A MONTHLY BRIEFING

Leagues will play a key role to ensure the City Plan draws on local knowledge and builds participation into our planning process. Read more to find out how we can work with this council and city administration to provide all Edmontonians an opportunity to share their vision for our city. What We're Reading - The Participation Issue Citizens in Ward Karhiio and Ward Nakota Isga will be invited to take part in Edmonton's first Participatory Budgeting process. Learn more about what this means. Read Article Participatory budgeting is an experiment in grassroots democracy that gives citizens partial Read more...

Many people know that walking and cycling are the cleanest ways to get around a city. But what’s less obvious are the enormous benefits for health, road safety, equity and local businesses and neighbourhoods when their streets are walkable, safe and welcoming.  Edmonton City Council’s Urban Planning Committee has called on city administration to explore completion of a proposed expansion to the bike network by 2026. Learn about Bike Plan What We're Reading Edmontonians are committed to becoming greener as we grow. What might a reset in how we use our streets look like? Watch on Youtube Read more...

With a new council and bold plans that guide us to a city of two million people,  we're talking about the future of transportation and mobility. How can we meet climate targets and follow through responsibly on Edmonton's 2019 declaration of a climate emergency? What does it mean to decarbonize our transportation system and create liveable, vibrant and flourishing 15 minute neighborhoods across the city? What We're Reading Let’s dream more effectively about urban mobility. How do we make many options available for all? Read Article Urban farming can actually be pretty productive. How does urban farming Read more...

The EFCL has promoted citizen and League involvement in building a connected, liveable and vibrant city for over 100 years now. While much has changed, one question remains; How can we listen to each other, preserve our stories and manage our existing needs while responding to a growing and changing city of the future? What We're Reading The Cool Block program puts what is possible for our cities and planet into action to increase the quality of life for residents of a block, connect neighbours and tackle the challenges we face. Read Article A Read more...

Thank you for checking out our civics monthly brief that’s specific to planning and development. we will aim to bring you the most relevant information, opportunities and resources to inform your work – and to bring you up to date with what the EFCL is working on for Leagues. We’re excited to work with Edmontonians to shape the future of our city. Community Leagues and citizens have a right to be involved as partners in planning and development processes and we’re committed to bringing everyone into that process. What We're Reading Climate Action with family friends and Read more...

Thank you for checking out our civics monthly brief that’s specific to planning and development. we will aim to bring you the most relevant information, opportunities and resources to inform your work – and to bring you up to date with what the EFCL is working on for Leagues. We’re excited to work with Edmontonians to shape the future of our city. Community Leagues and citizens have a right to be involved as partners in planning and development processes and we’re committed to bringing everyone into that process. What We're Reading Maybe you’ve thought about riding Read more...