NewDistrictPolicy

Yesterday was the second day of public hearings on Councils new district policy and most of the speakers were critical different reasons and opposed of the policy. Developers wanted more housing density while the general public argued the policy would encourage too much density and feared damage to historic neighbourhoods. Some said Council conferred more with developers than the general public.

Others feared their ability to move around the city could be restricted and the 15-minute cities or communities concept. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, asked how the city can improve trust with citizens worried about 15-minute cities, and said council will continue assuring the public that there’s nothing in these policies, the City Plan, or zoning bylaws that restrict peoples’ movements. People who still have concerns about the 15-minute cities or communities concept are encouraged to contact their councillors.

Millwoods & Meadows citizens are encoured to contact Ward Karhiio councillor Keren Tang at 780-496-8142 or keren.tang@edmonton.ca

The district planning project has divided Edmonton into 15 districts where locals can meet all or most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk, bike, or transit trip from their homes.Broad plans outlining changes are up for review at city hall and there will be a three-day public hearing from Tuesday to Thursday. Read the Journal article below to get an idea of the what the City has in mind with the districts. If your concerned about the new policy plans get down to City Hall to review the plans and sign up to speak at the public hearing.

The 15 minutes city concept was developed Carlos Moreno, a professor at Paris's Sorbonne University in 2016. It's an urban planning concept aimed at reducing emissions and travel distances. On the surface it lookks like a good concept some fear it will limit movement, lead to lockdowns or increased surveillance.Click this link to read more about 15 minutes cities