Swing for the fences
From Speaking Municipally by Taproot Edmonton
April 3, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 350
About this episode
The episode discusses the River Crossing plan with the Edmonton Riverhawks and addresses issues related to derelict properties in Edmonton.
We spoke with the Edmonton Riverhawks about the proposed River Crossing plan that could turn the RE/MAX Field parking lot into housing. Plus, derelict property owners better look out — Mayor Andrew Knack is coming for you! And we reminisce about the good old days of Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue. (00:00) - Introduction (01:11) - Ad: Edmonton Opera (05:02) - Scramble intersections (10:31) - River Crossing (21:39) - Ad: GoodMorning (22:27) - Derelict tax subclass (31:32) - Audit Committee tea (36:41) - Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue (39:04) - Karen's Boston Pizza story (43:24) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: Scramble intersections City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue Pedestrians speak out about Edmonton's plan to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue Councillor wants more data on Whyte Ave scramble crosswalk removal aim Full Interview: Director of Transportation Planning on Whyte Ave scrambles River Crossing River Crossing River Crossing Capital Profile Adjustment Edmonton Historical Board: Rossdale Inside the Rossdale Power Plant Derelict tax subclass City of Edmonton takes aim at non-residential derelict properties with new tax subclass…
People in this episode
Host: Andrew Knack
Guest: Edmonton Riverhawks
Topics covered
- Edmonton Riverhawks
- River Crossing plan
- housing
- derelict property
- Mayor Andrew Knack
- Boston Pizza
Keywords
- scramble intersections
- RE/MAX Field
- housing development
- property tax
Sponsors
Edmonton Opera, GoodMorning
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Edmonton Opera, GoodMorning
Books & works: The Magic Flute, The Pulse
Places: Edmonton, Rossdale, City of Edmonton, Ice District, Canada
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