The downtown pedestrianization report finally went through committee, so we talk with Jason Syvixay and Stephen Raitz, two of the shepherds that guided it through.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:


Guests

Jason SyvixayUDI-Edmonton MetroStephen RaitzPaths for People

Pedestrianization

UDI's LinkedIn postStephen's interview on 630 CHEDPaths for People: Downtown pedestrianizationAction Plan (PDF)New nine-step plan aims to improve pedestrian experience in downtown EdmontonEpisode 62

Other

Edmonton proposes bylaw changes banning panhandling, megaphones and moreEdmonton takes another step to rename central neighbourhood Wîhkwêntôwin, remove Oliver moniker

Rapid fire

Alta. government unveils drought advisory committee to prepare for dry seasonOilers winning streak dies one win from history. So what?Pause on renewables projects to lift at month's end as planned

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