Speaking Municipally
Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.
The downtown farmers market isn't doing grape
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Stephen Mandel
Sherry Adams
Connor McDavid
Downtown Towers
- Council approves 60-storey condo near Hotel Macdonald in downtown Edmonton
- Edmonton councillors approve new high-rise neighbour for Hotel Macdonald
- Fairmont Hotel Macdonald History
- TIL In 1953, a 16-storey, 300-bedroom addition was built to the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald but was later demolished in 1986
- Hotel Macdonald on Wikipedia
Calcium Chloride
- Decision on future of divisive anti-ice brine once again delayed
- Global News Investigates: Test reveals calcium chloride exceeds Edmonton bylaws; councillors not briefed
Downtown Market
- Liane Faulder: Growing solutions for downtown farmers market conundrum
- The new business of farmers’ markets in Edmonton
- Cornfusion with the 104st market location
- City Market to leave 104th Street
Aurum Road
- Northeast Edmonton roadway expansion includes underpass for wildlife
- Grand opening for bridge connecting Aurum industrial hub
- Aurum Energy Park
- Don Iveson's Tweet
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast, a production of the Edmonton Community Foundation. In particular, we talked about Episode 53 which features Councillor Aaron Paquette. We also highlighted Unit B, a co-working space located on 104 Street downtown in the historic McKenney Building.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a home for curiosity-driven stories about our city, cultivated by the community. In addition to this podcast, Taproot publishes the Council Roundup every week. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.
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