Taproot Edmonton reporter Colin Gallant joins us to discuss making Edmonton's housing more financially accessible, the Valley Line LRT's first anniversary, and the future of retail downtown.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Updates

• News Release: Fifth case of Dutch elm disease confirmed in Edmonton
• News Release: City launches Assisted Snow Removal Program Pilot
• City of Edmonton proposes 8.1% tax hike in 2025 to cover higher costs

Housing

• How should Edmonton grow to make housing more accessible?
• Housing Complex

Valley Line LRT

• City underlines successes and challenges as the Valley Line LRT turns one

Downtown retail

• As Foosh debuts downtown, experts suggest retail needs focus to thrive

From the Taproot newsroom

• YEG hopes visitors will stay and play at the airport
• On the agenda: Garneau rezoning, utility rate changes, council office budget

Election update (no not that one)

• 2025 Edmonton General Election | Register of Candidates
• Troy's tweet

Rapid fire

• Hundreds attend Edmonton protest against Alberta government's trans legislation
• Downtown Edmonton residential tower could rise higher than planned
• Alberta enabling Halal mortgages, implementing promised electric vehicle tax

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