A successful pilot project easing rush-hour traffic in the southeast by restricting turning lanes may become permanent.
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Strathearn Heights infill project heading back to city hall
EDMONTON – Plans for redeveloping Strathearn Heights are heading back to city council after sitting on the shelf for five years.
The plans to replace 500 aging townhouses with a mixture of 20-storey residential towers, low-rise apartments, new townhouses and commercial space were passed by council in 2008, but put on hold after the economy slowed.
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Federal cash could be uses for Edmonton’s planned downtown arena district — not arena: Ambrose
There’s no money for pro sports arenas in the federal government’s budget, but part of the downtown arena district could see a federal boost in funding, says Edmonton-Spruce Grove MP Rona Ambrose.
“What we do have allocated, which I think is good news for the Edmonton downtown arena rejuvenation project is a community improvement, that’s specifically there to fund recreational facilities,” she said.
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Chris Stephan floats motion to kill bike lane project
One Red Deer city councillor wants to put an end to the controversial yet award-winning bike lane pilot project.
On Monday, Coun. Chris Stephan put forward a notice of motion to discontinue the bike lane pilot immediately and for city administration to prepare a plan to remove the lanes that have resulted in the loss of on street parking and motor vehicle lanes.
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Long-idle condo project could be completed
The final phase of a condo project that was stalled during turbulent years in the local housing market could soon go ahead.
Classic Construction has applied to modify the zoning on a currently vacant portion of the Norwood Grande Condominium complex on 13th Avenue S.E. with the hopes of building a 22-unit condo complex and a smaller commercial block on the busy stretch of road.
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Cohousing project proposed in Diamond Valley
A unique housing proposal is back on track in Black Diamond and Turner Valley giving residents a chance to be in the driver’s seat to build a new multi-family development in one of the communities.
A meeting will be held in Black Diamond on Dec. 8 to give residents interested in joining a proposed cohousing project in the area an opportunity to learn more about the concept and join a group looking to build a project in the area.
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Contentious Springbank project Bingham Crossing back on the table
Homeowners and developers continued wrestling Tuesday over a contentious commercial complex being proposed in Springbank.
A scaled-down version of the Bingham Crossing project was back on the table during a land-use hearing hosted by RockyView County.
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CAPP hails Alberta Energy Regulator aimed at streamlining project approvals
The petroleum industry is hailing a provincial plan to streamline and speed up approvals of energy projects.
But the province said the change to a single industry regulator would also bring tougher penalties for polluters.
On Wednesday, the government tabled legislation to create the Alberta Energy Regulator, a one-stop monitoring and approval body Energy Minister Ken Hughes said should shave off months or years off start-up waits.
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Regional Water Project expected to save money
Four community leaders have put their signatures to a partnership that could mean huge savings for their residents.
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