CITY COUNCILLORS HEAR FROM THOSE WHO ARE FOR & AGAINST THE PUBLIC SPACES BYLAW

People who have lived in Edmonton for a decade or more know how much the downtown core changed, especially at street level, and I think most would say not for the better. I also think that is why a new Public Spaces bylaw has been proposed and now opposed.

Public behavior was in focus at City Hall on Monday as more than 50 Edmontonians met to share conflicting opinions about the proposed Public Spaces bylaw. Those in favor spoke about safety and health concerns while those opposed stressed harm to the homeless and limits to freedom of expression.

The Journal article below lists some of the thoughts expressed at Monday's meeting.