IanO
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Only if they are world-class iconic.
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David A
Senior Member
Yes, this is a dilemma, particularly if those suburban communities are close enough and large enough to attract commuters.
Another problem is affordability, which Vancouver, San Francisco and some other places that try restrict development more, are not known for.
David A
Senior Member
Maybe the city departments also need to talk to each other and not work at cross purposes. For instance, we now seem to have on street parking bans for weeks and weeks on end for snow clearing, so anyone who didn't already have a two car garage probably really wants one now.
thommyjo
Senior Member
Maybe not a new dictionary, but im sure a reading of the book would be interesting! Those are very gentle nudges. You can inspire someone to eat healthy by showing commercials of fit and attractive people....or, you can create laws about displaying calories on menus and ensuring health requirements in school cafeterias. Those are stronger nudges vs inspiration.
David A
Senior Member
Maybe I just have a different perspective and am a bit cynical. Nudges sound nice, but I think government has often has to take a stronger or clearer approach to deal with serious problems.
Also, I wouldn't underestimate the importance of financial incentives to people. Say, if you want to increase transit ridership, for goodness sake then don't increase fares. Sometimes government isn't effective because it works at cross purposes with itself.
Another example relevant to planning - Vancouver is trying to increase housing by encouraging lane way housing. Good idea. However, the costs and time for individual home owners to get through all the planning details can be excruciating. So, this can be a huge disincentive. The biggest nudge can be making what you want to happen cheaper and easier for people to do.
Also, I wouldn't underestimate the importance of financial incentives to people. Say, if you want to increase transit ridership, for goodness sake then don't increase fares. Sometimes government isn't effective because it works at cross purposes with itself.
Another example relevant to planning - Vancouver is trying to increase housing by encouraging lane way housing. Good idea. However, the costs and time for individual home owners to get through all the planning details can be excruciating. So, this can be a huge disincentive. The biggest nudge can be making what you want to happen cheaper and easier for people to do.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Shifting Gears on Public and Active Transportation
An efficient and affordable transportation network is fundamental to a successful city. If we want to create 15-minute communities, meet our climate goals, avoid traffic gridlock and support a healthier city, we need to make a significant shift in how we plan and build our transportation system...
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IanO
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AMENDING AGREEMENTS FOR THE MSI
Feb 16
2022
Last week, municipalities received an email from Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver about the extension of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) and the need to amend your existing funding agreement. Since then, we have received a few questions from members asking what this means and wishing to clarify that the amendments were expected, based on announcements the Government of Alberta made in February and October 2021.
In February 2021, the province announced that MSI funding would be extended for an additional two years in 2022-23 and 2023-24 before the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) replaces it in 2024-25. Alberta’s 2021 Budget also communicated a three-year plan for MSI Capital funding with a significant portion of that funding front-loaded in 2021 ($1.196 billion) and then the 2022 and 2023 amounts will be reduced to $485 million annually.
Due to the significant reduction in funding in 2022 and 2023 and the related complexities of the allocation formulas, the province announced in October 2021 that the 2022 and 2023 funding will no longer be calculated using MSI allocation formulas. Instead, each municipality’s 2022 and 2023 MSI allocations are expected to be 40.6% of the 2021 MSI allocation so that all municipalities experience an equal reduction in funding. We reported this change in November 2021.
As a result, your agreement with the Government of Alberta is being amended to reflect these changes so you can continue to receive MSI in 2022 and 2023. The 2022 funding allocations will be confirmed when the province releases its 2022 Budget on February 24. In the meantime, you can view the future MSI allocation estimates on the Government of Alberta’s website.
Note: All references to MSI Capital in this article are in reference to the combination of funding from the MSI Capital component and the Basic Municipal Transportation Grant component.
www.abmunis.ca
Feb 16
2022
Last week, municipalities received an email from Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver about the extension of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) and the need to amend your existing funding agreement. Since then, we have received a few questions from members asking what this means and wishing to clarify that the amendments were expected, based on announcements the Government of Alberta made in February and October 2021.
In February 2021, the province announced that MSI funding would be extended for an additional two years in 2022-23 and 2023-24 before the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) replaces it in 2024-25. Alberta’s 2021 Budget also communicated a three-year plan for MSI Capital funding with a significant portion of that funding front-loaded in 2021 ($1.196 billion) and then the 2022 and 2023 amounts will be reduced to $485 million annually.
Due to the significant reduction in funding in 2022 and 2023 and the related complexities of the allocation formulas, the province announced in October 2021 that the 2022 and 2023 funding will no longer be calculated using MSI allocation formulas. Instead, each municipality’s 2022 and 2023 MSI allocations are expected to be 40.6% of the 2021 MSI allocation so that all municipalities experience an equal reduction in funding. We reported this change in November 2021.
As a result, your agreement with the Government of Alberta is being amended to reflect these changes so you can continue to receive MSI in 2022 and 2023. The 2022 funding allocations will be confirmed when the province releases its 2022 Budget on February 24. In the meantime, you can view the future MSI allocation estimates on the Government of Alberta’s website.
Note: All references to MSI Capital in this article are in reference to the combination of funding from the MSI Capital component and the Basic Municipal Transportation Grant component.
Amending Agreements for the MSI | Alberta Municipalities
Gronk!
Senior Member
Construction has some Edmonton businesses contemplating closure; council considers compensation - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
After struggling through two years of pandemic-related restrictions, construction might be the final straw for two Edmonton businesses.
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IanO
Superstar
I don't think compensation should be offered UNLESS there are additional or unexpected delays.
Platinum107
Senior Member
Maybe the city should just coordinate it's projects better to minimize the amount of disruption caused in the first place
CplKlinger
Senior Member
Fort Saskatchewan is getting a street redone downtown, and it'll include a pretty significant sidewalk expansion.
Right now, 103rd street has narrow sidewalks, with some sections missing entirely.
The new design, which will be constructed this year, widens the sidewalks by 3m (on the east half) and 1.5/1.7m (on the west half, nearest to the green apartment building). On top of that, they're also putting in rows of trees that separate pedestrians and vehicle traffic, like we already see along 100 Ave downtown.
So, the sidewalk should look something like this (but not as fancy, and a bit narrower in parts).
Right now, 103rd street has narrow sidewalks, with some sections missing entirely.
The new design, which will be constructed this year, widens the sidewalks by 3m (on the east half) and 1.5/1.7m (on the west half, nearest to the green apartment building). On top of that, they're also putting in rows of trees that separate pedestrians and vehicle traffic, like we already see along 100 Ave downtown.
So, the sidewalk should look something like this (but not as fancy, and a bit narrower in parts).
Airboy
Senior Member
Tree removal has begun for the Latta Bridge reconstruction. It appears the construction will begin sometime in the late summer.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Not quite Edmonton-related but this could affect travelers between Alberta and BC
CplKlinger
Senior Member
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Kaizen
Senior Member
Good photography @CplKlinger.
That will be a big improvement for downtown, onestep block at a time!
That will be a big improvement for downtown, one