# Stop trying to make a tree bylaw happen, it's not going to happen

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Podcast: [Speaking Municipally](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speaking-municipally-334826)
Published: 2026-05-29T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d01687c
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Edmonton city council has approved what has been described as an alternative to a private tree protection bylaw. Plus, we take a look at proposed changes to Jasper Avenue and Whyte Avenue. But don't worry, they're not funded yet. (00:00) - Introduction (01:17) - Ad: U of A Reads (01:52) - Protecting private trees (08:56) - Stabilization centre (18:30) - Jasper Avenue New Vision (29:27) - Whyte Avenue BRT (39:12) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: Protecting private trees On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets Edmonton wants to grow its tree canopy but some developers oppose bearing cost Edmonton city councillors vote to expand tree planting securities for home builders For some residents across Toronto, this tree's fruit is anything but sweet Stabilization centre Edmonton police 'stabilization centre' to hold people in crisis Edmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxication EPS 2025 Annual Report: Highlights Public Safety Progress, Innovation, and a New Approach to Policing April 2023: Alberta backs program that offers addictions supports to people in Edmonton police custody 2023: New Integrated Care Centre Open Jasper Avenue New Vision Jasper Avenue New Vision 107 Street Streetscaping: 99 Avenue to Jasper Avenue Design Booklet Your turn: Jasper Ave, street labs, and biz census Whyte Avenue BRT Bus Rapid Transit Planning: BRT Route B2 Prioritize Whyte Ave: Spring 2026 BRT Engagement Stance This episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/reads Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton . We…

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