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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Wishing everyone the best of the season. We hope you all enjoy time with your loved ones. And a very Merry Christmas to the @cityofedmonton.bsky.social, Epcor, Atco, Fortis, and telecommunications workers on shift today keeping our transit, garbage collection, plowing and utilities going.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Our condolences to the family. Please remember: 1. The sidewalk that a driveway crosses is not car space, it’s walking space a car may only cross when safe. 2. Parking lots are for walking. You only put your car there to get out and walk the rest of the way. apple.news/AmSX2PeNKTtK...
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Boy, 5, dies after being struck by SUV in northeast Edmonton parking lot — Edmonton Journal
The EPS Major Collisions Investigation Section (MCIS) has taken over the investigation, but investigators don't believe speed or alcohol were factors in the crash
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
It’s election day in Edmonton. Find your polling station with the link below. www.edmonton.ca/city_governm...
edmonton.ca
Voting in the 2025 Edmonton Election | City of Edmonton
If you're a Canadian citizen, 18 or older and live in Edmonton on Election Day, you can vote in the 2025 Edmonton Election. Find out how to vote for Mayor, City Councillor and Trustee.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
‘There are very, very few places that would even dream of building 60+ km of rapid transit in a single project.’ youtu.be/XlHqqA0onn0?...
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How Montreal’s miracle metro could change everything
YouTube video by The Flying Moose
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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
The video is up! Many thanks to @markiemoose.ca for directing, recording & editing 🙏🏼 If you're in Edmonton, join us October 18th. Bring your favourite old bike, wear your best tweed www.instagram.com/reel/DPZH8_C... #bikesky #yegbike
Photograph daytime autumn. Brilliant Blue and Gold Sky and leaves are the backdrop for the photo of a man and a woman  dressed in 1890s clothing styles. Each is holding a bicycle.
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
"A 2024 study of Edmonton showed a 25-per-cent drop in collisions between pedestrians and cars and a 31-per-cent drop in pedestrian injuries and fatalities after speed limits on residential streets were lowered to 40 kilometres an hour from 50 there in 2021." www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/cultur...
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Does setting slower speed limits on residential streets make them safer?
Slower speeds reduces the number and severity of collisions so long as they’re enforced
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
@ashleysalvador.bsky.social with the recognition! Insert Edmontonian aw shucks here.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Long live the funicular!
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
@pathsforpeople.bsky.social sponsored @jskstreet.bsky.social ‘s visit to Edmonton. It was a tremendous event. Definitely recommend anyone take the time to hear her speak.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
It’s not often one reposts from LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/brooks... The text: They didn’t come to the meeting. They didn’t fill out the survey. They didn’t attend the open house or read the long, boring newsletter where we explained the change before it ever happened. 1/10
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They didn’t come to the meeting. | Brooks Williams, MPA
They didn’t come to the meeting. They didn’t fill out the survey. They didn’t attend the open house or read the long, boring newsletter where we explained the change before it ever happened. But when...
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
The popsicle test. Have we built communities that allow 10-12 year olds to start on those building blocks of independence. Or did we only build a clutch of bedrooms then wait til the kid is 16 and roll the dice with the keys to the minivan?
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Winnipeg, MB - full Council attendance and a couple of dozen presenters in the Gallery for the imminent start of the zoning hearing to "end exclusionary zoning." *If approved* (?) this will mean 4 res units as-of-right on full lots with urban services, and 2-3 units on other classes of property.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Before we type this a million times can we use geographic coordinates to shorten 15 minute cities (I don’t want to go far to get stuff)™️ to 15’ cities ?
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Think of your favourite part of your town. Could you build it again under your zoning laws? No? Porquoi mes amis, porquoi?
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
With the ZBR we’ve done the heavy lifting on getting government and nimbys out of housing choices. We also have more and better access to industrial land. But Edmonton needs more and better transit and more and better mobility options. And more industry. Never let a good crisis go to waste.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
While we applaud civic engagement we think the people behind saveyeg.com/ are really missing their mark. For lack of a better metric neighbourhood character can be boiled down to kids able to play, the elderly able to walk, and street trees. Please note adequate parking did not make the list.
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SaveYEG
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
For your consideration a classic Edmontonian blush, awkward shuffle and ‘Someone not from here is talking about us!’
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
And while we’re on the topic, the Strong Towns ethos is about looking at the opportunity, not the problem. Here is a world class way parking and kids fit together: www.archdaily.com/804825/watch...
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Watch How JAJA Co-Founders of Park ‘n’ Play are Redefining Public Space
“Who would’ve thought a parking garage could be so interesting?” In this video aired by the Louisiana Channel, Kathrin Susanna Gimmel and Jan...
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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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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Friday, February 14th is Winter Bike to Work Day! Join Coffee Outside and the City of Edmonton for warm drinks and treats on Friday morning. Drop by the Garneau light post at the south end of the High Level Bridge from 8am-9am. BYO mug. #YEGBike #WinterBikeToWorkDay #WinterCycling
In a wintery scene, a Lime bike is parked near the 83rd Ave bike lane.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
As proponents of infilling with mixed density we think this is a great idea to reduce the loss of urban trees. www.edmonton.ca/residential_...
edmonton.ca
Tree Donation Program | City of Edmonton
The Tree Donation program offers citizens an opportunity to donate a privately-owned tree to the City for planting on public property.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
www.thestar.com/business/edm... “In one of its wisest planning decisions, Edmonton has redesigned its housing system for a future city” “Edmonton’s streamlined zoning regime is geared to increasing supply of market, affordable and non-profit housing. It encourages the full mix of housing types”
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David Olive: Edmonton is crushing Toronto when it comes to building new homes. An astounding Canadian first is a big reason why
Edmonton redesigned its housing system for a future city of two million residents, creating an ambitious target for increasing supply as quickly as possible.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
We inherently want livable streets. Space for our neighbours’s families to grow and do and play in safely. We don’t show pictures of ourselves stuck in cars commuting to sell developments. Marketers understand we all want bike lanes and sidewalks. Why do we forget that when we close the car door?
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Once the scales have been lifted from their eyes anyone and everyone embraces livable streets. Like this this (G)guy: usa.streetsblog.org/2024/12/06/w...
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Walkable This Way: How Fashionista Derek Guy Became One of the Nation's Best-Known Urbanists — Streetsblog USA
The menswear icon has used his vast social media platform to wade into another culture war by promoting walkable neighborhoods over the alienating lifestyle of suburban sprawl.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
I guess we’re a tick behind but it’s so nice to see @jonathonstalls.bsky.social on Bluesky. You should follow him and @pedestriandignity on IG. I read his book Walk a couple of years ago and it was lovely.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
It can be easy to get down in the dumps with retrograde government overreach like Doug Ford’s bikelane removal bill. But the principles behind livable infrastructure will win out in the end. Bike lanes are the only tranport $ with an ROI. 1/2
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A reminder that the city of Edmonton has a great way to interact. Let them know your opinion on monthly surveys by joining the Edmonton Insight Community: www.edmonton.ca/programs_ser...
edmonton.ca
The Edmonton Insight Community | City of Edmonton
The Edmonton Insight Community is an inclusive citizen panel made up of diverse Edmontonians who provide feedback on City policies, initiatives and issues.
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Edmonton rents still increasing as some Canadian cities drop. Why Edmonton may need to focus on renters as it stares down 'peak home ownership' - Taproot Edmonton edmonton.taproot.news/news/2024/11...
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Why Edmonton may need to focus on renters as it stares down 'peak home ownership'
As Edmonton enters election season and rents rise, Taproot spoke to experts with the Community Housing Canada research project and the Collins Lab for Urban Excellence at the University of Alberta to ...
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
In small government speak everyone claims to value reducing red tape. We’d argue that each of these parking spots were forced on the tax payers who were stuck with the congestion of every botched parallel park and the lost property value of each tree. Forced parking minimums = red tape.
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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
The second round of Wîhkwêntôwin ᐄᐧᐦᑫᐧᐣᑑᐃᐧᐣ (Oliver) neighbourhood renewal is looking for public feedback! Share your thoughts for renewing the pink areas on the map below :) www.edmonton.ca/transportati...
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Guess what’s almost ready?
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Strong Towns YEG @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social · 26/05/2024
Whatcha readin’?
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