I wrote this article for Strong Towns. For decades, cars have demanded space, & for decades we have acquiesced. Space is power, & #yeg might just give people the opportunity to take some of it back. Next month #yegcc must eliminate parking minimums. strongtowns.org/journal/2020/5…

We’ve made it to the halfway mark of our #LocalGoodnessYEG project! Here’s a handy recap of the campaign for far. We’ve had a great start with a #yegfood theme for week 1 and a focus on nonprofits for week 2. Next us is #yegbiz and then #yegarts! thelocalgood.ca/half-way-to-lo…

Reopen streets, reopen cities. London announces large-scale car-free zones, joining a growing number of cities taking action to prevent a traffic crisis from breaking out amid the ongoing health and economic crises. amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/m…

Hey CF Snowbirds as a thank you for coming by #yeg I wanted to do a little something. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it. ❤️ We all needed this so thank you 😀

For Week 3 of the #LocalGoodnessYEG project we're celebrating small #yeg businesses & highlighting the best ways you can support them! Today on the blog we're digging into vintage & antique stores in Edmonton. A great way to shop locally & sustainably! thelocalgood.ca/the-local-good…

Week 3 with The Local Good starts with supporting #smallbiz in the #yeg sunshine! With businesses that have pivoted, temporarily closed their doors, or are re-opening, here are a few #localgoodnessyeg thoughts on what we can do. thelocalgood.ca/the-local-good…

Today we’re highlighting Indigenous and Métis artists, makers and entrepreneurs on Treaty 6 territory. On the TLG blog we’ve put together a great list of local businesses to check out. Did we miss any? Use the #LocalGoodnessYEG hashtag to let us know! thelocalgood.ca/the-local-good…

Honoured to be hosting a thoughtful conversation with the The Local Good reflecting on five years since the #TRC’s final report. Join me & panelists Ry Moran of NCTR, Michif Connect, and @FeehanRichard online June 10th at 7PM MT #truth #reconciliation eventbrite.ca/e/truth-reconc…

Edmonton has so many wonderful independent bookstores that there's really no excuse for giving your $ to the union-busting, tax-evading Amazon Use #LocalGoodnessYEG to tell us about your fave book spots. We'll automatically enter you into our prize draw! thelocalgood.ca/the-local-good…

So much amazing #yeg innovation and culture in our community! Check out today's post on start-ups/co-working spaces and how we can support with #localgoodnessyeg.

Edmonton wouldn't be the city we love if it wasn't for our arts community! Week 4 of The Local Goodness Project is all about how you can support the artists and arts orgs hit hard by the pandemic. Today's focus is visual art: thelocalgood.ca/the-local-good… #yegarts #LocalGoodnessYEG

Cancelling big events is the right thing to do, but an Edmonton summer without our familiar festivals still feels surreal. In her latest #LocalGoodnessYEG post, Ally Dubs explains how COVID-19 is hurting #yeg festivals & what you can do to support them. thelocalgood.ca/the-local-good…

Watch at home: Sketches of Frank Gehry. Ticket sales will close at 5:45 pm on Thursday May 28th. 🎟️TICKETS HERE: ow.ly/cn8Q50zQqyU Screening at 6 pm | ZOOM Discussion after: Do modern cities require 🤩STARCHITECTURE? Tag a friend to watch with you 🍿

Tomorrow at 7PM! The Local Good's hosting another online Green Drinks featuring performances by Shima Robinson, Nisha 🏳️‍🌈 Poet Laureate Emeritus, Marten Borch, Naeem Gabriel and a bunch of other talented artists. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #LocalGoodnessYEG #GreenDrinksYEG #yegarts

Appreciating #yegarts from the comfort of your own home brings a #yeg twist to your typical date night. Check out the #localgoodnessyeg in today's love for #yegfilm!

Edmonton's performing arts community has been turned upside down by the pandemic. On the blog today, we've got a list of theatre, dance and music groups you should support. Take a virtual class, watch a show or just donate! thelocalgood.ca/the-local-good… #yegarts #localgoodnessyeg

Wrapping up the #LocalGoodnessYEG project today! A huge thank you to all our volunteers 💚 To cap things off, here are 100+ ways you can help Edmonton recover from the COVID-19 crisis in a way that leaves no one behind and makes use more resilient: thelocalgood.ca/100-plus-ideas… #yeg

You know how we’re taught to maintain professional distance? If you’re an urbanist disregard that. There are few issues more intimate than dignified affordable housing, accessing greenspace for wellness, delightful daily encounters & safe streets. Placemaking is personal.

Spending the weekend celebrating this amazing guy's birthday at some tasty #yegdt markets and restaurants. Loving all the old, new, and shared spaces we get to explore and enjoy in #yeg!

Forever sunny skies in an electrified #yegdt tonight! #LetsGoOilers #yeg