Posts Categorized:
Paths for People and UDI – Edmonton Metro are worked with various organizations within Edmonton’s downtown to develop community-driven strategies and projects that support revitalization efforts and make streets that are friendlier places to walk and roll. We developed a report that summarizes our findings so far and shares a handful of tangible actions that we…
While you might not normally associate Land Use Bylaws with excitement, the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative is an exciting opportunity for our city to take a big step forward. We can create a more straightforward land use regulation process and permit denser, mixed-use communities throughout Edmonton. Given the significant impact of an updated Zoning Bylaw…
Complete streets are streets where there are safe transportation options built within the public road right-of-way. By default, on a complete street there is a safe place to walk, roll, bike, transit, and drive. The City is currently renewing their road standards, providing an important opportunity to make sure we build adequete sidewalks, shared-use paths,…
The 132 Avenue Collector Renewal broke ground this summer.We are thrilled to see that the City of Edmonton’s designs for the renewal spanning from Fort Road to 127 Street – connecting schools, community spaces, and residences across Edmonton’s north side – are a leading example of safe, lively streets. This is a project to be…
Below are our speaking notes for the Zoning Bylaw Update at Urban Planning Committee in June of 2023. This was one of the last check-points for the Bylaw with Committee prior to heading to final approval by City Council. Good afternoon, my name is Jason Wang and I work as a climate change professional and…
The City of Edmonton has completed their second phase of community feedback for the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy (OSPRS). The OSPRS for the Whyte Ave corridor provides a future vision for the public lands in the area. These public lands include the road right of way and sidewalks on Whyte Ave between 99 St…
The City of Edmonton is creating an Open Space and Public Realm Strategy for the Whyte Avenue corridor between 99 St and 109 St. The strategy provides a future vision for the public lands in the area. These public lands include the road right of way and sidewalks on Whyte Avenue and the expansive gravel…
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, City Council will be holding a Public Hearing to vote on Bylaw 20345. Passing this bylaw would open 102 Avenue up to people, walking, rolling, and biking. It would close the road to vehicle traffic for one year period as part of a larger pilot. This completes a process initiated…
With the budget being approved in mid-December, it’s time to think about next steps! We applaud the City’s move to implement $100 million worth of active transportation infrastructure over the next budget cycle. This is an investment in local transportation options and recreation that will benefit Edmontonians across the city. As an advocate for safer,…
Edmonton City Council will soon be making important decisions regarding the 4-year budget cycle. Over the course of November and December, members of City Council will deliberate and discuss how we go about paying to build the city that we envision for ourselves in the City Plan, the Bike Plan, and many other strategic planning…