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Sprawlcast Podcast

A podcast for curious Calgarians who want more than the daily news grind. Hosted by Jeremy Klaszus, founder and editor-in-chief of The Sprawl. Support our independent local journalism by becoming a Sprawl member today and pitching in a few dollars a month!

  1. AUG 10

    The Downsizing Of Calgary's Green Line

    A week after the groundbreaking for the new Flames arena, city hall cut the Green Line nearly in half. We dig into the Green Line's delay-plagued history—and how one city megaproject has affected the other.

    35 min

  2. JUL 13

    The Fragility Of Calgary's Water Supply

    Where does our water come from—and how is climate change altering that water source? We zoom out from the feeder main that broke in June, following a drop of water from the Rocky Mountains and glaciers west of Calgary, into the pipes beneath our feet, and out the taps in our homes.

    33 min

  3. JUN 8

    The Real Costs Of Calgary's New BMO Centre

    City hall went big—and is feeling the pinch. We dig into what it really cost to build a new convention centre building and what it means for the city's finances.

    35 min

  4. MAY 18

    Bill 20 And Danielle Smith's Municipal 'Power Grab'

    It's not unusual for Alberta governments to tinker with municipal election laws. But Bill 20 is far more than the usual tinkering. We dig into the evolution of municipal elections in Alberta and look at what Bill 20 means for local democracy in Calgary—and beyond.

    25 min

  5. APR 13

    The Rumble Over Rezoning in Calgary

    Should neighbourhoods set their own direction? Should city hall impose it from the top down? Or is there a role for both? We go to Inglewood, Calgary's oldest neighbourhood, in search of answers.

    34 min

  6. MAR 23

    The Nuances Of NIMBYism

    As the debate about blanket rezoning heats up in Calgary, we dig into the Sprawlcast vault for a deep-dive on NIMBYism. Full transcript on our website at sprawlcalgary.com.

    33 min

  7. FEB 17

    Undermined: Canmore's Struggle To Curb Sprawl

    As the Bow Valley gets filled with development, a critical wildlife corridor is being threatened. We dig into Canmore's effort to resist two new housing projects that are expected to nearly double the town's population. This episode is Part 2 in a Sprawlcast series about Three Sisters Mountain Village, and is a collaboration with The Narwhal. Drew Anderson contributed research and reporting.

    1h 1m

  8. FEB 3

    Undermined: The Long Fight Over Canmore's Future

    Coal mining drove Canmore's economy for nearly a century. But as the Canmore Mines struggled in the 1970s, speculators saw a new business opportunity in what was then called the Canmore Corridor: tourism. This episode is Part 1 in a Sprawlcast series about Three Sisters Mountain Village, and is a collaboration with The Narwhal. Drew Anderson contributed research and reporting.

    53 min
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A podcast for curious Calgarians who want more than the daily news grind. Hosted by Jeremy Klaszus, founder and editor-in-chief of The Sprawl. Support our independent local journalism by becoming a Sprawl member today and pitching in a few dollars a month!

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  • Creator
    The Sprawl
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2018 - 2021, The Sprawl
  • Show Website
    Sprawlcast

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