Recent content by roe_

But doesn't this ignore the fact that we just had an election and all pro-infill councillors were re-elected? Based on the outcome of the election, aren't the proposed change to the bylaw a result of a small group of individuals trying to co-ordinate their advocacy contrary to what most...

Why isn't there any competition? We used to have Consumers Distributing, which was essentially an analog version of Amazon...

Good video. And a timely reminder on how lucky we were to lock in prices when we did. 2.8B for the WLRT is an amazing deal compared to the green line.

I have to disagree. While the hub-and-spoke model is real, the idea that Edmonton has 'nothing to offer' is more of a local myth than a business reality. We actually have a massive advantage right now: we’re a high-income, low-tax option for Canadians who are currently avoiding US travel. What...

How many "reimaginings" are going to be needed to make this a pleasant space?

Why has no one ever suggested this before?! We could have had this problem solved ages ago!

Interesting discussion on Indigenous place names. I was slightly amused when I heard a British person try to pronounce Kananaskis, which they found very difficult. It reminded me of when I was in New Zealand and found the Maori place names unusual and difficult to pronounce. Locals, however...

:rolleyes:I certainly don't take pleasure, but I also don't hand-wring about being left behind. Edmonton should be Edmonton and worry less about being compared to Calgary.

A sign that the market in some cities is truly messed up. Not healthy at all.

Instead of going flashy or artificial, why not make the gondola reflect the river valley. Make each car feel like you are stepping into the woods as you float among the trees. Have massive windows, use local wood, make it feel Scandinavian chic instead of tacky Las Vegas knock off. I bet you...

Proof that money can't buy good taste...

On an unrelated noted, those Christmas decorations suspended on wires over the street looked amazing.

All I can think about when I see photos like this are the people recently who claimed the City couldn't finish projects and that we shouldn't be building so much...

I love European architecture, but it doesn't have to look European to be good architecture.

Is it legal to consider cumulative effects? Wouldn't that mean that the use of a property would depend largely on when it was bought or developed relative to the whole neighbourhood? Doesn't that essentially mean that despite the same zoning, you can probably redevelop in a new neighbourhood...