{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"District energy needs a boost","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2038,"description":"We look at the future of the downtown district energy system, which might not be that bright. Plus, Buffalo Crossing is the proposed new name for Government Centre LRT station.\nHere are the relevant links for this episode:\nDowntown district energy\nTaproot Edmonton on uncertain funding for the downtown district energy system\nCity of Edmonton's district energy overview\nNov. 4 infrastructure committee agenda and attachments on downtown district energy\nTaproot Edmonton's overview of the three options for the downtown system\nEpisode 366 on Indigenous engagement in Rossdale with Kisha Supernant and Miranda Jimmy\nBuffalo Crossing LRT station\nCBC Edmonton on the proposal to rename Government Centre LRT station\nETS merchandise\nCTV News Edmonton on the new ETS merchandise shop\nShop Edmonton Transit Service merchandise\nThis episode is brought to you by Winterval. The free, all-ages street party takes over 104 Street downtown on Nov. 21 from 4-8pm. Dress for the weather and come out for DJs, Santa photos, roving performers, food and drink specials, and giveaways from downtown businesses.\nThis episode is also brought to you by Affordability Futures, an initiative of End Poverty Edmonton. Edmonton's living wage is $22.65 an hour. What can we do to close the gap between minimum wage and what people need to get by? Bring your ideas to The Future We Can Afford on Nov. 19 from 4:30-7:30pm at the Pendennis Building. Register for free.\nSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!\nReach the Edmonton region with Taproot. Explore advertising and sponsorship opportunities to connect your organization, opportunity, or message with people who choose Taproot to stay informed and connected.","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}