Speaking Municipally

Missing the forest for the mature trees


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Urban planning committee hears from more than 70 speakers about the zoning bylaw renewal. We recap what went down and talk to David Berry, one of the speakers.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Property taxes

  • PSA: 2023 property taxes due June 30

Solar rebates

  • News Release: Edmontonians Jump on Change Homes for Climate Solar Program

David Berry

  • David Berry's website
  • Opinion: Zoning changes will fix serious problems and make Edmonton nicer

Zoning Bylaw Renewal

  • Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative
  • Zoning Bylaw Renewal Public Engagement
  • Edmonton mass zoning change criticized over engagement, climate, affordability
  • Group worried about 'radical' zoning bylaw changes; Edmonton councillor calls them 'necessary'
  • Dozens of Edmontonians speak to city councillors about new draft zoning bylaw
  • Here's what you need to know about Edmonton's zoning bylaw overhaul

Kevin Taft

  • Opinion: Edmontonians deserve a say in proposed zoning bylaw
  • Tuesday's letters: New zoning bylaw won't put a highrise next door

Committee

  • Urban planning committee meeting minutes for June 20

This episode was sponsored by the Edmonton Community Foundation, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out The Well Endowed Podcast for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more.

Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!

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