BACKLASH FROM PUBLIC PUTS COUNCIL ON THE DEFENSIVE

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