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Why we must stop the ‘urbicide’ — the killing of cities
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Why we must stop the ‘urbicide’ — the killing of cities
The 21st century was supposed to be the “century of the city.” As of 2007, 50% of the world’s population lives in cities, and the United Nations has estimated that by 2050, that figure will rise to 75%. As I write this, I am in the midst of days of doom-scrolling news of the bombing […] The...
Published at Spacing Edmonton
Book Review: The Women Who Changed Architecture
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Foreword by Beverly Willis, Introduction by Amale Andraos, Edited by Jan Cigliano Hartman, Princeton Architectural Press, 2022  The Women Who Changed Architecture establishes a comprehensive and encyclopedic record of pioneering women in architecture, from 1881 to 2021. Although presenting an unp...
Published at Spacing Edmonton
New passing-cyclists bylaw spells out safety in Edmonton
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The provincial Traffic Safety Act makes it illegal for one vehicle to pass another vehicle unless the passing can be done safely.  Which, if you are a person riding a bicycle or a person driving an automobile in Edmonton, raises the obvious question: what does it mean to safely pass a bicycl...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Enough Is Enough (Aug. 3, 2021)
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Enough Is Enough (Aug. 3, 2021)
Health/Education, Labour, Political Action: Enough Is Enough (August 3, 2021)
Published at Radical Citizen Media
New sorting stations a colourful addition to Edmonton’s waste diversion story
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New sorting stations are coming to many public spaces in Edmonton, allowing people to separate garbage, food scraps and recycling just like they do at home.  “Whether you’re picnicking at Rundle Park, enjoying a meal at an attraction or hosting a birthday party at a recreation centre, you’ll...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Book Review | The City is Not A Computer
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Book Review | The City is Not A Computer
Author: Shannon Mattern (Princeton University Press, 2021) As we know, the world is in the thick of a data explosion that is affecting all facets of society and all disciplines. Urban planning and design are no exception. For several years now, a growing number of advocates, caught up in our tech...
Published at Spacing Edmonton
Enough is Enough – Aug. 1
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Enough is Enough – Aug. 1
Labour, Health & Education: Enough is Enough (August 1, 2021)
Published at Radical Citizen Media
Skip the hip, Olympics, and stick with real sports
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Skip the hip, Olympics, and stick with real sports
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are nearing the half-way point. A few of you will be bleary-eyed from watching synchronized three-man fencing at 4 a.m., or something like that. Most of you will be saying, “Wait, how is this the 2020 Olympics? This is 2021, right?” Very astute observation. Yes, this is of...
Published at In This Corner
Anti-UCP Protest
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Anti-UCP Protest
Health & Labour: Anti-UCP Protest (July 30, 2021)
Published at Radical Citizen Media
Fire hydrants tapped for fresh drinking water in Edmonton heat
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When it’s 30°C and even hotter in Edmonton, water becomes essential, clearly. But what if you can’t get drinking water? What if you don’t have a home? What if you don’t have a tap? Heatwave 2021 In late June and into July, a heatwave hit the city. The City of Edmonton activated its extreme weathe...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Stop the Sell-Off Local 049 Rally – Keep the ‘Care’ in CapitalCare!
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Stop the Sell-Off Local 049 Rally – Keep the ‘Care’ in CapitalCare!
Labour / Health / Seniors: Stop the Sell-Off Local 049 Rally – Keep the ‘Care’ in CapitalCare! (July 29, 2021)
Published at Radical Citizen Media
Naturalization at stormwater ponds in Edmonton a good use of resources. And birds like it
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Naturalization can really grow on you.  “We understand that naturalization is a change in what you’re visually used to,” said Catherine Falk, who is a Landscape Technician with the City of Edmonton.  “Some people may find that it looks messy or unkempt or partially fearful of what might...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
TLC for LRT: Stadium LRT Station redevelopment progresses as events open up
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As our city moves beyond COVID-19 restrictions, offices, classes and major events are starting to open up. This includes the return of Edmonton Elks games on August 7, which means CFL fans will once again be making their way to Commonwealth Stadium.  It also means ETS is preparing to welcome...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
The Land before YEG – The most interesting part of City of Edmonton construction you didn’t know about
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*With contributions by the Royal Tyrrell Museum Edmontosaurus (/ɛdˌmɒntəˈsɔːrəs/ ed-MON-tə-SAWR-əs) (meaning “lizard from Edmonton”) is a genus of hadrosaurid (duck-billed) dinosaur. It contains two known species: Edmontosaurus regalis and Edmontosaurus annectens. Drumheller isn’t the...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
iHuman and Co*Lab Art
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iHuman and Co*Lab Art
Indigenous/First Nations & Community Art: iHuman and Co*Lab Art (added July 25, 2021)
Published at Radical Citizen Media
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