From @keithgerein.bsky.social: "The premier’s message to the capital city is clear. We are not permitted to manage our own affairs. Our votes don’t matter. Edmonton cannot be allowed to be Edmonton."
@trevorrobb.bsky.social
@trevorrobb.bsky.socialFrom @keithgerein.bsky.social: "The premier’s message to the capital city is clear. We are not permitted to manage our own affairs. Our votes don’t matter. Edmonton cannot be allowed to be Edmonton."
@ericbowling.bsky.socialMy latest for @edmontonjournal.com
Mayor says requirement to hold public hearing on bylaw he's been directed to vote against puts councillors in violation of Municipal Government Act
@msthpetra.bsky.social
@jacobdawang.comNew from me in the Edmonton Journal: All Edmontonians will pay the price for Smith's repeal of the zoning bylaw
@ericbowling.bsky.socialMy latest for @edmontonjournal.com
People sheltering in stations at the end of the night will be allowed to stay in the warm space while waiting for transport to arrive
@vic4alberta.bsky.social
@growtogetheryeg.bsky.socialThe news today is disheartening, so channel that anger and email your representatives. Tell Danielle Smith to get her hands off Edmonton's affairs, and tell council to NOT comply and repeal the zoning bylaw
Use our tool for a starter message
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@ericbowling.bsky.socialMy latest for @edmontonjournal.com
"Taxpayers can't afford for us to keep sprawling — every new suburb needs new roads, pipes, firehalls and bus routes — that lands on your tax bill forever," Knack said Thursday
@trevorrobb.bsky.social
@ryanjespersen.bsky.socialThe UCP is pulling rank on Edmonton council, forcing a roll back of #yeg's infill bylaw. It's the latest in a series of moves by the province, taking power away from municipalities. What do you think of the move?
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/100826infill
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/100826 #yegcc #abpoli #RealTalkRJ
@trevorrobb.bsky.social
@bricedavidson.bsky.socialThis was always going to end in pure chaos.
I generally support 8-plex + densification but have always believed the shotgun approach was unnecessarily disruptive, and does not lead to good city building.
If it was targeted to specific areas I believe we wouldn’t be in this pickle.
@trevorrobb.bsky.social
@climatemamaclaire.bsky.social@bricedavidson.bsky.socialMy neighbors hired a “landscaper” to trim their tree and now I have to look at his handiwork.
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Honestly, the city should require that only certified arborists can work on trees in the city.
@ericbowling.bsky.socialMy latest for @edmontonjournal.com
Administration says 2.4 per cent hike in annual fee could translate into $31,500 increase in utility bill for post-secondary institutions
@josephsimons.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy@growtogetheryeg.bsky.socialICMYI - this new interactive dashboard for small-scale infill in Edmonton is a good place to start for understanding what's happening.
It has the proper context like population growth, LRT proximity and the low % of properties redeveloped.
@jacobdawang.comNEW BLOG POST
Edmonton permitted 27% fewer homes through Q3 2026 than in record-setting 2025.
But look under the hood: 5–8 unit rowhomes are now the largest category of new homes in the city.
Read my Q3 building permit report 🧵