These aren't new plans, di-strictly speaking Speaking Municipally

A new draft district policy has been released. Plus, Edmonton has added 100,000 people in the past two years, and some councillors are questioning if we can handle that growth.
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Andre Corbould
Former Edmonton City Manager Joins Danchilla ConsultingDistrict Policy
News Release: City releases final draft of the District Policy and plans; offers information sessionsPopulation growth
Edmonton's population is booming and one city councillor wonders if we're readySigns of strain amid Alberta's population boomOpinion: How to build a better Edmonton in 2024Blatchford
Pace of building at Blatchford a concern for some on Edmonton city councilProgress on Blatchford development lacks clarity and targets, City of Edmonton audit report showsAudit reveals gaps in governance structure of Edmonton's climate goal delivery teamEdmonton Unlimited
Edmonton Unlimited hires new CEO from within city ecosystemRice Howard Way
Does Edmonton need a downtown entertainment district?Downtown Entertainment District | Engaged EdmontonRapid fire
Alberta's wildfire season has begun. Here's how its 500 new firefighters are preparing for itEdmonton transit union files 'bad faith' bargaining complaint with Alberta regulatorCKUA: Address To The CommunityUpcoming events
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