Everyone disliked that

Everyone disliked that

From Speaking Municipally by Taproot Edmonton

April 10, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 351

About this episode

This episode discusses disappointing changes to the zoning bylaw regarding height restrictions in the RS zone and explores the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance's efforts related to increased defence spending.

This week, potential changes to the zoning bylaw that would reduce the maximum height in the RS zone disappointed everyone. Plus, we talk about the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance and the city's efforts to cash in on increased defence spending. (00:00) - Introduction (01:15) - Ad: U of A Reads (02:54) - RS Zone height reduction (12:25) - Belgravia Heights (21:47) - Ad: Park Power (22:28) - Edmonton Region Defence Alliance (35:55) - Election campaign finances (38:19) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: RS zone height reduction On the agenda: Zoning bylaw, transit garage, audits City council discussing reducing maximum wall-height for Edmonton infill Belgravia Heights Belgravia Heights City Council Public Hearing: April 7, 2026 Edmonton Region Defence Alliance Edmonton Region Defence Alliance Edmonton region defence alliance aims to steer defence investment into local industry Opinion: The quiet militarization of Canadian AI City Council Meeting: March 17, 2026 Election campaign finances Keith Gerein: Big money proved a big waste in Edmonton's city election Keith Gerein: Edmonton's 2025 election shows need for finance reform Edmonton election financial…

Topics covered

  • zoning bylaw
  • RS zone height reduction
  • Edmonton Region Defence Alliance
  • defence spending
  • election campaign finances

Sponsors

U of A Reads, Park Power

Mentioned in this episode

Products: U of A Reads, Park Power

Books & works: The Pulse

Places: RS Zone, Belgravia Heights, Edmonton, Belgravia Heights, Alberta

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