{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"No rubber stamp here","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a71d7d9f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2062,"description":"Council held its first public hearing since the election, and infill was front and centre. Plus, we talk about Vision Zero, P3 projects, and the upcoming budget season.\nHere are the relevant links for this episode:\n\nPublic hearing\nInfill expansion in Mayfield neighbourhood rejected unanimously by council\nVision Zero\nWith pedestrian fatalities climbing in Edmonton, advocates call for safer infrastructure\nCity looking to address traffic safety issues in Edgemont\nCalgary Safety Traffic Team\nEdmonton Safe Mobility Strategy\nJessica Lamarre\nEdmonton dumps school photo radar citing costs, issues beyond speeding\nMayor floats new traffic safety unit after woman struck at marked crosswalk dies in hospital\nP3 projects\nKnack says council 'shouldn't shy away' from private partnerships on public projects\nEdmonton could consider more partnerships with private industry to build future arenas, libraries: report\nBudget\nCity Council - Orientation - Nov. 17, 2025\nNew Edmonton city council told 6.4% property tax increase looms\nThis episode is brought to you by the Solar Power Investment Cooperative of Edmonton. SPICE partners with communities to build sustainable, solar-powered infrastructure that delivers long-term environmental and economic value. Join in advancing a resilient, low-carbon Alberta — and be part of the transformation.\nSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient 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}