{"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":"","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.\nHere are the relevant links for this episode:\n\nProtecting private trees\nOn the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets\nEdmonton wants to grow its tree canopy but some developers oppose bearing cost\nEdmonton city councillors vote to expand tree planting securities for home builders\nFor some residents across Toronto, this tree's fruit is anything but sweet\nStabilization centre\nEdmonton police 'stabilization centre' to hold people in crisis\nEdmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxication\nEPS 2025 Annual Report: Highlights Public Safety Progress, Innovation, and a New Approach to Policing\nApril 2023: Alberta backs program that offers addictions supports to people in Edmonton police custody\n2023: New Integrated Care Centre Open\nJasper Avenue New Vision\nJasper Avenue New Vision\n107 Street Streetscaping: 99 Avenue to Jasper Avenue Design Booklet\nYour turn: Jasper Ave, street labs, and biz census\nWhyte Avenue BRT\nBus Rapid Transit Planning: BRT Route B2\nPrioritize Whyte Ave: Spring 2026 BRT Engagement Stance\nThis 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/reads\n\nSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.\nSign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!\nWant 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}