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Grow Together Edmonton @growtogetheryeg.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

BREAKING: We're staying at 8 homes per lot! Edmonton City Council today voted against reducing the maximum number of homes per lot from 8 to 6 in the RS zone! #yeg #yegcc

A screenshot of a digital voting record from the Edmonton City Council regarding "Midblock Redevelopment Amendments."

A prominent red banner at the top states the motion was **Defeated** with a vote count of **4 - 8 - 0**.

The specific breakdown is as follows:

* **In Favour (4):** R. Clarke, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and K. Principe.
* **Opposed (8):** A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Morgan, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, K. Tang, and J. Wright.
* **Abstain/Conflict:** None.
* **Absent (1):** A. Paquette.

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Kevin Wilson @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

From a comment on the original Built To Fail video: 'Toronto and Vancouver are expensive because of density!" Incorrect. Toronto and Vancouver are dense because their land is expensive. The social purpose of density to to split expensive land across multiple payers.

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

I have such a difficult time hearing white privileged home owners complain about the impacts of density in their neighborhoods when I know the realities of the housing crisis & those on the verge of homelessness. This is part of why I spoke at city council today www.waveedmonton.ca/blog/letter-...

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Our Review of the Zoning Bylaw Amendments — Women's Advisory Voice of Edmonton

WAVE wrote a letter to Edmonton City Council regarding our concerns with the lack of consultation with Advisory Committees or a thorough GBA Plus Analysis for the upcoming Zoning Bylaw Amendments.

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Jacob Loo Dawang @jacobdawang.com · 07/02/2026

🧵 NEW POST: THE NODES AND CORRIDORS DECEPTION Is Administration moving the goalposts to justify cutting housing options? In their report for Feb 9, Administration used "majority" for the first time to describe what they expect from nodes corridors. #yegcc #yeg www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/no...

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The nodes and corridors deception – Jacob Dawang

In their report for the February 9 Urban Planning Committee, Administration claim that they expected a majority of redevelopment to occur in nodes and corridors. Is this moving the goalposts?

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

It’s been an incredible 8 years as ED of OSBA. Leading an organization and 600 businesses through a global pandemic wasn’t in my cards when I joined in 2017, but thanks to an incredible team, we did it. This has been my most challenging and rewarding roles in my career. oldstrathcona.ca/thank-you/

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A Celebration of Achievement and Farewell - Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

Celebrating and saying farewell to Cherie Klassen -- the former Executive Director of Old Strathcona Business Association

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I’m excited to see a strong independent mayoral candidate who evokes integrity, innovative thinking and transparency. Go Andrew! @andrewknack.bsky.social

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Andrew Knack speaking at a podium for his campaign launch

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

This is an incredibly disturbing trend… book banning in schools never leads to anything good.

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

The Ride of the Fancy Women is an Edmonton tradition. We don our fave cycle chic & slow roll to proclaim: •Bicycles are women's freedom machines •Bicycles fight traffic congestion •Bicycles fight climate change •City streets must welcome ♀️to 🚲 Jun 8ʻ25, details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-of-th...

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Ride of the Fancy Women, 2025!

Bring your whimsy & glamour to advocate for safer women-welcoming bicycle infrastructure & to celebrate bicycles as women's freedom machines

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Ride of the Fancy Women, Edmonton @fancywomenbikeyeg.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We just invited @EdmontonJournal reporter JCarmichael to join the Ride of the Fancy Women on June 8th so she could see for herself that macho nimbys arguing against safe infrastructure don't represent all the voices, or why we need proper bike lanes in #Edmonton. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

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Rawling likes bike Lanes - in principle. "I think they sound great but the reality is that from what I see, most people who use bike lanes are like me - able-bodied military age males"

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Get out and vote Canada! Representation matters!

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Speaking at Edmonton City council committee to support the creation of a reserve fun for the Old Strathcona public realm strategy.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath 50 reasons to want more walkable streets.

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50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets

From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

This International women’s day my message to my fellow women is to not give up. I know the world is dark and working against us but we cannot let those who wish to oppress us win. Let’s stick together and lift each other up! 🚺💪

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Libby Whittemore @libbage55.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlur Advertisement at a London bus stop. Ya gotta love the British…

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

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Kelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 18/02/2025

They don't want to teach history so they can repeat it.

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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Nous sommes en retard notre temps. So we only just found this great @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social video. youtu.be/Nx7WtIAt9RM?...

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Here’s What Happens When You Prioritize Kids Over Cars

YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Turns out being supported by the same people who support Trump, copying Trumps lazy insult lines, doing Trump-like things like refusing to get the normal security clearance (assuming he CAN get it), & generally wanting to BE Canada’s Trump isn’t all that popular in Canada. Via @nationalobserver.com

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Poilievre is losing ground thanks to the Trump effect

A plurality of Conservative supporters in Canada support Donald Trump. Do they realize that's about to cost them the next federal election?

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Don’t just say DEI as if it’s a bad word. Spell it out. Say diversity, which is the lifeblood of American society & culture & innovation. Say equity, which a just society should pursue. Say inclusion, because decent people believe in increasing belonging, not isolating people who are different.

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Jeff Nachtigall @dirklancer.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

31 bakeries, cafes, bubble tea shops, & pubs in Old Strathcona are waiting for you w/ tasty treats & delicious drinks. We're offering our brand new Chocolate Covered Strawberry Tart & a No-Nonsense Coffee 😀 Visit oldstrathcona.ca/sweettreats/ for a map & details about prizes! #SweetTreatsYEG

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Sweet Treats & Latte Festival - Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

Our coffee and dessert festival returns for 2024. We have even more sweets and treats in store for you this year!

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Some days work doesn’t feel like work… today’s projects: moving a giant donut, three media interviews about the sweetest food festival in Old Strathcona and lots of laughter watching my staff’s outtakes on creating media content!

Two women (I’m in the right) taking at Selfie at Global news tv

A giant donut prop on its side on a sidewalk with three men around it trying to move it

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Absolutely magical winter night in #yeg Mill Creek Ravine for Flying Canoe Volant festival. So lovely!

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I’ve been in a public facing executive role for the last 7 years & the amount of aggression, harassment & bullying I’ve encountered the last year has been greater than I’ve experienced in the previous 6. I suspect it’s about to get worse. Take care of your peeps & watch out for one another, folks.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

If someone chooses to live in a smaller home in the inner city in part to avoid a long commute, they generally don’t pressure society to build them a bigger house with more stuff. So if you choose a bigger stuff-filled house in the suburbs, don’t expect society to build you a fast car commute.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users. ALL ROAD USERS. And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them. Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org

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Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA

Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

The hard truth about the consequences of the #ClimateCrisis — wildfires, floods, storms, droughts, heat waves and more — won’t come from climate activists who are too easily ignored or even vilified. It will come from central banks. And insurance companies. And every rational evidence-based sector.

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Winter walks. Gotta love living in a winter city. ❄️🥶🐕 #wintercity

A woman with blue glasses and a white toque bundled up outside in the winter

A tan dog wearing a red dog jacket and black stocking booties out in the snow

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

For all those excited to grow the urbanism and city-building community quickly here on Bluesky, here’s @brenttoderian.bsky.social’s Starter Pack to help. Please share widely! #UrbanistShoutOut go.bsky.app/G7isZfk

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Today marks the longest I’ve been sober (other than while pregnant). I’m liking this clean lifestyle.

A green hexagon with 3 months writing showing 3 month of being sober

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Waffles and birds… I eat one 🧇 and not the other. 🚫🐓

A photo of a restaurant order counter at Waffle Bird in Edmonton.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Here’s the blunt reality — reasonably-sized electric vehicles need to be the future of cars, but cars can’t be the future of urban mobility. Fewer cars. Less driving. More inviting mobility choices. Better communities and cities. These are the 4 pillars of the REAL urban transportation solution.

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

This word “femicide”, and how it even exists… Being murdered just for existing. And here we are 35 years later still fighting for our rights. #rememberthe14

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Dr. Kristopher Wells @drkristopherwells.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Read our new qualitative research report focused on the lived experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta. It’s important to remember that these are the voices that we should be listening to and supporting. www.macewan.ca/c/documents/...

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I get invited to participate in a lot of community conversations as part of my paid and volunteer work. Today was a heavy one on the opioid crisis. Early topics focused on current situation (which felt bleak) but then ended with hope and lots of folks committed to healing. #opiodcrisis

A circle of blue figurines holding hands

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Winter ravine walks in this snow.

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Beautiful winter sparkly patios and streets turned over to people. Great job 124 street BIA!

A winter park on with lights and decorations

A street full of people for a winter festival on 124 street in YEG

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Winter in the ravine… glorious.

A tree with bark opened up to expose a raw red inside

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

New membership and I think it’s going to be my favourite. I feel like a groupie. #strongtowns

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Officially de-activated my account after nearly a year of not using it. Goodbye X! #goodbyeX

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

STUDY: “79% said being within an easy walk of other places and things, such as shops and parks, is very/somewhat important. 78% of those indicated that they would be willing to pay more to live in a walkable community.” — National Associaion of Realtors USA www.nar.realtor/newsroom/new...

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New NAR Survey Finds Americans Prefer Walkable Communities

Americans living in walkable communities report a higher quality of life.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Seville, Spain eliminated 5,000 car parking spaces and built an 80 km protected cycling network in just 18 months with 32 million €. Result: An average 70,000 bike trips a day. Leadership.

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Cherie T @cherietell.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

First post and likely the best one.

I love walkable neighborhoods neighborhoods because I don’t want to go far for stuff. No big conspiracy. I’m just lazy.

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