{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"Come for the risk-taking, stay for our sign","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3f7a07a3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2278,"description":"This week, we discuss the new Edmonton sign, a new poll about the mayor and city council, new crashes into the LRT, and a new report on Canada's municipalities. Plus, updates on ChargeStop, homelessness, and the 2021 mayoral race.\nHere are the relevant links for this episode:\n\nChargeStop\nChargeStop builds Canada's first dedicated EV station in Strathcona\nEdmonton sign\nNews Release: How do you spell colour, light and sparkle? E-D-M-O-N-T-O-N!\nTroy's tweet\nMichelle Sound's post\nMichelle Sound\nCrystal Lee Clark\nCouncil poll\nOnly 1 in 4 Edmontonians think Sohi, city councillors should be re-elected: CityNews poll\nTroy's Reddit comment\n2021 election update\n3 mayoral candidates sanctioned for overspending in 2021 Edmonton election\nHomelessness\nNumber of people living unhoused in Edmonton up 47% in 2024: Data\nSenate report\nChallenges and Opportunities for Canadian Municipalities | Senator Paula Simons\nPaula's LinkedIn post\nNeighbourhood planning\nOpinion: Citywide plans diminish diversity of Edmonton neighbourhoods\nLRT crashes\nTwo crashes involving Edmonton's Valley Line LRT in two days\nEdmonton LRT train involved in crash after vehicle drives onto tracks: ETS\nFrom the Taproot newsroom\nDevelopers urge Edmonton to follow B.C. on single-egress buildings\nWhy one shop owner traded a storefront for a shipping container\nSupport to address hoarding in Edmonton is running out\nRapid fire\nMost non-homeowners in Edmonton feel buying own home is out of reach: CityNews poll\nWhy American food chains are choosing Edmonton\nThis episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider (and title sponsor of Taproot's Regional Roundup). Park Power offers electricity, natural gas, and internet to homes, businesses, and farms throughout Alberta. Learn more at parkpower.ca.\nSpeaking 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...","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}