{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"Please stand clear of the vanishing doors","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2520,"description":"Taproot Edmonton reporter Colin Gallant joins us to discuss making Edmonton's housing more financially accessible, the Valley Line LRT's first anniversary, and the future of retail downtown.Here are the relevant links for this episode:UpdatesNews Release: Fifth case of Dutch elm disease confirmed in EdmontonNews Release: City launches Assisted Snow Removal Program PilotCity of Edmonton proposes 8.1% tax hike in 2025 to cover higher costsHousingHow should Edmonton grow to make housing more accessible?Housing ComplexValley Line LRTCity underlines successes and challenges as the Valley Line LRT turns oneDowntown retailAs Foosh debuts downtown, experts suggest retail needs focus to thriveFrom the Taproot newsroomYEG hopes visitors will stay and play at the airportOn the agenda: Garneau rezoning, utility rate changes, council office budgetElection update (no not that one)2025 Edmonton General Election | Register of CandidatesTroy's tweetRapid fireHundreds attend Edmonton protest against Alberta government's trans legislationDowntown Edmonton residential tower could rise higher than plannedAlberta enabling Halal mortgages, implementing promised electric vehicle taxSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!","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}