TAS
Senior Member
New video (I think) on the City Plan. Council references this a lot so I'm sure this budget cycle will be (should be) closely aligned with priorities here (4 minute video).
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2023-26 Edmonton Budget
- Thread starter CplKlinger
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jason403
Active Member
Northwest LRT seems reasonably important to the network. Hopefully it can go ahead along with some funding from the federal gov't.
TAS
Senior Member
I'm hopeful the fast tracking of the bike plan will get the money in the upcoming budget discussions. Edmonton could really establish itself as a leader in North America in how we are designing our city for better sustainability, affordability, public health etc.
Earlier this year another European city ok'd major investment and fast tracking like Paris- this time Milan has approved a $300+ million plan to create a new 750km network of bike paths linking 80% of the city to bike paths, & connect the city to surrounding areas. The goal is to achieve a 20% modal shift to biking by 2035
Toronto is in an interesting mayor's race right now with one of the challengers promising some major transformational change to their network, too (although incumbent mayor John Tory is likely to win).
www.azuremagazine.com
Earlier this year another European city ok'd major investment and fast tracking like Paris- this time Milan has approved a $300+ million plan to create a new 750km network of bike paths linking 80% of the city to bike paths, & connect the city to surrounding areas. The goal is to achieve a 20% modal shift to biking by 2035
Toronto is in an interesting mayor's race right now with one of the challengers promising some major transformational change to their network, too (although incumbent mayor John Tory is likely to win).
Man on the Street: Gil Peñalosa's Vision for Toronto
In an exclusive interview, Toronto mayoral candidate Gil Peñalosa talks to AZURE about his vision for building a more equitable city.
www.azuremagazine.com
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IanO
Senior Member
Hearing 3-5%, but upward of 7-10% if Councillors want more of their projects to move forward.
CplKlinger
Senior Member
The draft 2023-2026 Capital Budget was released today
_urbanite
Senior Member
More information here
Edmonton's proposed $7.75B capital budget focuses on infrastructure repairs and new projects
Administration recommending council defer the "Touch the Water Promenade" and the Saskatchewan Drive upgrades including the 99 -109 street bike network.
No mention of more funding for Jasper Avenue rehabilitation project, which I think is desperately needed and should certainly be a priority especially as it's was already partially deferred in the previous budget. Let's just get it done already. It's embarrassing to see what it looks like it certain sections (114 - 124th street in particular)
I also think Saskatchewan Drive upgrades should be a priority given how busy both the street and MUPs are. The MUP in particular is very congested and way too narrow to accommodate all of it's uses
I don't mind deferring the Touch the Water Promenade. I think the design us underwhelming and misses the mark, plus I don't think it needs to be a high priority until further residential development is imminent nearby.
Edmonton's proposed $7.75B capital budget focuses on infrastructure repairs and new projects
Administration recommending council defer the "Touch the Water Promenade" and the Saskatchewan Drive upgrades including the 99 -109 street bike network.
No mention of more funding for Jasper Avenue rehabilitation project, which I think is desperately needed and should certainly be a priority especially as it's was already partially deferred in the previous budget. Let's just get it done already. It's embarrassing to see what it looks like it certain sections (114 - 124th street in particular)
I also think Saskatchewan Drive upgrades should be a priority given how busy both the street and MUPs are. The MUP in particular is very congested and way too narrow to accommodate all of it's uses
I don't mind deferring the Touch the Water Promenade. I think the design us underwhelming and misses the mark, plus I don't think it needs to be a high priority until further residential development is imminent nearby.
MacLac
Senior Member
Jasper Ave is on there…page 69 on the 1st attachment….”planning, design (in abeyance) and deliver.” Is the same thing as “doing?” Lol. The Low Level Bridge is on there as well.
Gronk!
Senior Member
'Focus more on fixing': Edmonton council kicks off budget discussions at city hall
Edmonton city council kicked off budget discussions with a review of the 2023-2026 capital budget.
edmontonjournal.com
Edmontonians uncomfortable with tax increases, want better snow control: city surveys
As the next four-year budget planning cycle officially began at city hall, councillors were briefed on what Edmontonians indicated were their priorities, including minimizing tax increases and improving snow and ice control.
TAS
Senior Member
Received this from Michael Janz:
As it stands, the proposed fall capital budget is really grim.
Nothing for climate.
Nothing for active transportation.
Little for public transit.
Nothing for housing.
As it stands, the proposed fall capital budget is really grim.
Nothing for climate. Nothing for active transportation. Little for public transit. Nothing for housing.MacLac
Senior Member
Huh? What does “active transportation mean? Public transport doesn’t include 4 billion for lrt? What’s that politician in disguise spinning now?
Gronk!
Senior Member
TAS
Senior Member
Active transportation is likely referring primarily to bike lanes ( for bikes, scooters, skateboards, other mobility devices). I think city admin report said $170 million for a good bike network system within the ring road.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Budget details are being released today.
CplKlinger
Senior Member
Here is the draft operating budget, and the draft carbon budget
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Greenspace
Senior Member
Proposed property tax 3.9% increase in 2023 (3.5% + 0.4% for EPS), and 3.9% in 2024. (Page 22)