Edmonton’s downtown arena crossed one of its final hurdles Tuesday, but not before council members took critics of the scheme into the boards.
Councillors complained opponents misrepresented details of a community revitalization levy (CRL) that will use provincial and civic property taxes from downtown growth to pay for the arena and a dozen other “catalyst” projects.
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The historic City Centre Airport could be out of the flying business this fall after 84 years following a recommendation Thursday to close the last runway Nov. 30.
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A $6.7-million proposal to build an Alberta Avenue arts facility was rejected Tuesday by councillors concerned the plan costs too much for what it does.
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Hate the idea of suburban-style front garages coming to Edmonton’s mature neighbourhoods?
Well, it seems like city hall has heard your complaints.
New wording for the proposed amendments to implement the Residential Infill Guidelines makes it clear those kind of garages should be discouraged. The new amendments have been posted to the city website here, and are scheduled for debate Feb. 11 at executive committee.
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