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Average audio length:
64 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
67 episodes
since Sept. 6, 2021
episodic

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Host Allison Rosland and IDEA Executive Director Sean Sedgwick sit down with Edmonton's mayor Andrew Knack for a discussion about his vision for the city, what inspires him and his perspectives on infill. Biography: Andrew Knack was elected in October 2025 as the 37th Mayor of Edmonton.  Born in …

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In this episode of In Development, our hosts chat with Don Iveson, a former city councillor, mayor and current housing & sustainability expert.  They discuss the historical context of Edmonton's infill policy environment, challenges we continue to face and how a better future will require colla…
In this episode, Eleanor Mohammed and Peter Spearey join our host Stephen to discuss the Edmonton Design Awards, great examples of urban design and its importance to building great public spaces. Learn about the jury process, philosophy and goals of Edmonton Design Week and how our guests see it ev…
Register for the IDEA Symposium: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1571928493439?aff=oddtdtcreator Register for the Celebration of Planning: https://www.albertaplanners.com/civicrm/event/info?id=750&reset=1 In this episode, our hosts chat with Neal LaMontagne, professional planner & academic abou…
With Stephen on vacation, Allison hosts this week's episode with IDEA's Executive Director Sean. The hosts chat with IDEA board member Jay Sanderson of Backroads Reclamation about the hidden goldmine of usable wood in structures poised for demolition. We learn about the complexity of building a cos…
In this episode, Jacob Dawang of Grow Together YEG chats with our hosts about how the data of infill development tells a different story than one might expect about Edmonton's recent growth. Learn about how restrictive zoning practices have shaped cities in North America and some ideas of how we ca…
In this episode of In Development, our hosts chat with Councillor Sarah Hamilton who reflects on her two terms in Council, shares insights about regulatory change management and explores what other cities can teach us about Edmonton.  Councillor Hamilton's Biography:  Sarah Hamilton is proud to be …
In this episode, our hosts chat with Mauricio Ochoa; Vice President of IDEA and CEO of FCX Developments. Mauricio shares a behind the scenes look into his industry beginnings and explains why he is so passionate about infill. You'll learn about how he connects with neighbours and manages relationsh…
In this episode of In Development, we explore how public and active transportation interact with infill development (and vice versa!) Our guests Daniel Witte and Shannon Lohner bring important insights from their work with Edmonton Transit Riders and Paths for People, respectively. Get ready to lea…
In this episode, our hosts chat with Lisa Drury from the City of Edmonton about the new Priority Growth Area (PGA) rezoning project. We dive into how the project came about, the selection process for areas being rezoned and how the public was engaged during its development. This episode provides a …
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