Episode Details

Council decided to keep meeting times as is, but it recommends a shorter summer vacation for future councils. Plus, there was heated discussion about river valley development, incentives for student housing, and what to do about Edmonton City Centre.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Council calendar

• Council says no to longer meetings but does reduce summer break

Social media

• Report: Aug. 19, 2025 - Social Media Engagement

River Valley ARP

• Heated discussion on Edmonton river valley redevelopment plan at city hall

Student housing

• News Release: More students find a home in downtown Edmonton with new housing fund
• Downtown Student Housing Incentive

Edmonton City Centre

• Visionary says Edmonton needs to look elsewhere to re-imagine its downtown mall
• Puneeta McBryan's LinkedIn post

Election stuff

• Voters told Taproot they want better bike lanes and data, and worry about provincial involvement
• A Plan for Responsible Infill and Growth — Andrew Knack for Mayor
• Smart Growth, Strong Neighbourhoods: The Right Approach to Infill in Edmonton - Tim Cartmell for Mayor

Rapid fire

• Edmonton is setting new rules for pets. Here's what you need to know
• String of distraction thefts across Canada prompts police warning
• Edmonton Pride Parade

Election project

• What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?
• A progress report on Taproot's election project

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