Edmonton city council has approved what has been described as an alternative to a private tree protection bylaw. Plus, we take a look at proposed changes to Jasper Avenue and Whyte Avenue. But don't worry, they're not funded yet.

• (00:00) - Introduction

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Protecting private trees

• On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets
• Edmonton wants to grow its tree canopy but some developers oppose bearing cost
• Edmonton city councillors vote to expand tree planting securities for home builders
• For some residents across Toronto, this tree's fruit is anything but sweet

Stabilization centre

• Edmonton police 'stabilization centre' to hold people in crisis
• Edmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxication
• EPS 2025 Annual Report: Highlights Public Safety Progress, Innovation, and a New Approach to Policing
• April 2023: Alberta backs program that offers addictions supports to people in Edmonton police custody
• 2023: New Integrated Care Centre Open

Jasper Avenue New Vision

• Jasper Avenue New Vision
• 107 Street Streetscaping: 99 Avenue to Jasper Avenue Design Booklet
• Your turn: Jasper Ave, street labs, and biz census

Whyte Avenue BRT

• Bus Rapid Transit Planning: BRT Route B2
• Prioritize Whyte Ave: Spring 2026 BRT Engagement Stance

This episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/reads

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