Is Whyte Ave chopped and unc?

Is Whyte Ave chopped and unc?

From Speaking Municipally by Taproot Edmonton

March 20, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 348

About this episode

The episode discusses investment in Whyte Avenue and the financial issues surrounding the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre, along with the police chief's trip to Israel.

Andrea Donini of the Old Strathcona Business Association joins us for a discussion about Prioritize Whyte Ave, a coalition that wants to see more investment in Whyte Avenue. Plus, the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre needs more money, despite being scaled down, and we talk about the fallout from the police chief's trip to Israel. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Prioritize Whyte Ave Andrea Donini on LinkedIn Prioritize Whyte Ave Take the survey Old Strathcona Business Association Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Edmonton Lewis Farms Recreation Centre over budget, despite being significantly scaled back Lewis Farms Rec Centre: council rejects motion to reduce cost Council approves undisclosed debt increase for Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Patio fees Motion asking city to reconsider new patio licencing fees to hit Edmonton council this week Edmonton businesses contemplate future of patio season after seeing new hefty fee Police chief's Israel trip fallout Edmonton mayor 'disappointed' in police chief and commission over visit to Israel 'I stand by my decision': Edmonton police chief defends Israel trip Edmonton Police Association post Erin Rutherford's post Ashley…

People in this episode

Guest: Andrea Donini

Topics covered

  • Whyte Avenue
  • Lewis Farms Recreation Centre
  • police chief trip to Israel

Keywords

  • investment
  • business association
  • community survey

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: SURVEY10, The Barber of Seville, Speaking Municipally, The Pulse

Places: Israel, Edmonton

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