{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"Stop trying to make a tree bylaw happen, it's not going to happen","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0d01687c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2431,"description":"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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Protecting private treesOn the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgetsEdmonton wants to grow its tree canopy but some developers oppose bearing costEdmonton city councillors vote to expand tree planting securities for home buildersFor some residents across Toronto, this tree's fruit is anything but sweetStabilization centreEdmonton police 'stabilization centre' to hold people in crisisEdmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxicationEPS 2025 Annual Report: Highlights Public Safety Progress, Innovation, and a New Approach to PolicingApril 2023: Alberta backs program that offers addictions supports to people in Edmonton police custody2023: New Integrated Care Centre OpenJasper Avenue New VisionJasper Avenue New Vision107 Street Streetscaping: 99 Avenue to Jasper Avenue Design BookletYour turn: Jasper Ave, street labs, and biz censusWhyte Avenue BRTBus Rapid Transit Planning: BRT Route B2Prioritize Whyte Ave: Spring 2026 BRT Engagement StanceThis 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/readsSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mUtN74o21l0bnRqQ1zHLbXde-IrosiO1iUlYtjEJ_Oc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1My8xNTMzMjQz/MTA3LWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}