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Here are the relevant links for this episode:BloomBloom opens with a look at what's popping in innovationExcessive noiseEdmonton councillor calling for clampdown on excessive vehicle noiseTraffic courtAlberta government pausing plan to change how people can fight traffic ticketsChildren's hospitalStollery Children's Hospital beds in Edmonton to be used for adult emergency overflowStation Lands City of Edmonton to build $26M pedway as part of private multi-tower project Mack's tweet with the vote Mack's tweet on public engagement Mack's tweet on affordable housing Council agenda item Orange Hub Edmonton city council agrees to build $14M parking lot at Orange Hub City aims for Edmontonians to 'live more locally' with 15-minute districts Troy's RIP City Plan tweet Council agenda item Police auditCouncil privately quashes recommended audit of Edmonton policing and use of city fundingInnovation hubInnovate Edmonton to move into new home on Jasper Avenue this fallSpeaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted Edmonton Public Schools, which is hosting virtual open houses for the 2022-23 school year. We also talked about the Boys and Girls Clubs and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area, also known as BGCBigs. There's currently a need for mentors in many BGCBigs programs as well as virtual tutors who can support young people as they transition back to school.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★