{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"Is Whyte Ave chopped and unc?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2832,"description":"Andrea Donini of the Old Strathcona Business Association joins us for a discussion about Prioritize Whyte Ave, a coalition that wants to see more investment in Whyte Avenue. Plus, the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre needs more money, despite being scaled down, and we talk about the fallout from the police chief's trip to Israel.\nHere are the relevant links for this episode:\n\nPrioritize Whyte Ave\nAndrea Donini on LinkedIn\nPrioritize Whyte Ave\nTake the survey\nOld Strathcona Business Association\nLewis Farms Recreation Centre\nEdmonton Lewis Farms Recreation Centre over budget, despite being significantly scaled back\nLewis Farms Rec Centre: council rejects motion to reduce cost\nCouncil approves undisclosed debt increase for Lewis Farms Recreation Centre\nPatio fees\nMotion asking city to reconsider new patio licencing fees to hit Edmonton council this week\nEdmonton businesses contemplate future of patio season after seeing new hefty fee\nPolice chief's Israel trip fallout\nEdmonton mayor 'disappointed' in police chief and commission over visit to Israel\n'I stand by my decision': Edmonton police chief defends Israel trip\nEdmonton Police Association post\nErin Rutherford's post\nAshley Salvador's post\nKaren Principe's post\nJon Morgan's post\nWinspear & housing updates\nEdmonton city council approves levy funds to finish Winspear expansion\nNews Release: Attainable Housing Incentive to accelerate downtown residential development\nNews Release: City invests $15 million to expand downtown student housing\nBecome a member\nIndividual Membership\nJoin using promo code SURVEY10 by March 31!\nThis episode is brought to you by Edmonton Opera. Edmonton Opera's 2026-27 season kicks off on Nov. 5 and 7 at the Jubilee with Rossini's The Barber of Seville, a fast-moving comedy where wit, music, and cleverness always stay one step ahead. Beloved for its infectious energy and unforgettable melodies, Rossini's comedy sparkles with humour and momentum, driven by character, timing, and intelligence...","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}