{"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":"","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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:ChargeStopChargeStop builds Canada's first dedicated EV station in StrathconaEdmonton signNews Release: How do you spell colour, light and sparkle? E-D-M-O-N-T-O-N!Troy's tweetMichelle Sound's postMichelle SoundCrystal Lee ClarkCouncil pollOnly 1 in 4 Edmontonians think Sohi, city councillors should be re-elected: CityNews pollTroy's Reddit comment2021 election update3 mayoral candidates sanctioned for overspending in 2021 Edmonton electionHomelessnessNumber of people living unhoused in Edmonton up 47% in 2024: DataSenate reportChallenges and Opportunities for Canadian Municipalities | Senator Paula SimonsPaula's LinkedIn postNeighbourhood planningOpinion: Citywide plans diminish diversity of Edmonton neighbourhoodsLRT crashesTwo crashes involving Edmonton's Valley Line LRT in two daysEdmonton LRT train involved in crash after vehicle drives onto tracks: ETSFrom the Taproot newsroomDevelopers urge Edmonton to follow B.C. on single-egress buildingsWhy one shop owner traded a storefront for a shipping containerSupport to address hoarding in Edmonton is running outRapid fireMost non-homeowners in Edmonton feel buying own home is out of reach: CityNews pollWhy American food chains are choosing EdmontonThis 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.Speaking 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...","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}