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Speaking MunicipallyJust one more downtown plan bro, I promise it’s the last oneA new report published by a coalition of business leaders calls for nearly $500 million of investment in Edmonton's downtown. We talk with the report's authors, Alexandra Hryciw and Jason Syvixay, about the action items, and what they hope to achieve.Here are the relevant links for this episode:GuestsAlexandra Hryciw on LinkedInDowntown Revitalization CoalitionJason Syvixay on LinkedInBILD Edmonton MetroDowntown Investment PlanDowntown Investment Plan (PDF)News Release: DIP INTO DOWNTOWN: Solutions for Edmonton's Financial Future — Strategic Investment in Downtown (PDF)Opinion: Now is the time to invest in Edmonton's do...2024-10-1858 minSpeaking MunicipallyWalking you through the downtown pedestrianization planThe downtown pedestrianization report finally went through committee, so we talk with Jason Syvixay and Stephen Raitz, two of the shepherds that guided it through.Here are the relevant links for this episode:GuestsJason SyvixayUDI-Edmonton MetroStephen RaitzPaths for PeoplePedestrianizationUDI's LinkedIn postStephen's interview on 630 CHEDPaths for People: Downtown pedestrianizationAction Plan (PDF)New nine-step plan aims to improve pedestrian experience in downtown EdmontonEpisode 62OtherEdmonton proposes bylaw changes banning panhandling, megaphones and moreEdmonton takes another step to rename central neighbourhood Wîhkwêntôwin, remove Oliver monikerRap...2024-02-0954 min
Chelsea on CHEDWhat 102 Ave can teach us about city buildingGuests: Jason Syvixay, Urban Development Institute – Edmonton Metro’s director of Metro Strategy and Advocacy & Stephen Raitz, law student at the University of Alberta and a registered professional planner.2023-03-0717 min
In Development PodcastIn Development Episode 2 - Creating Equitable Neighbourhoods with Jason SyvixayOn Today's episode of In Development, we are talking to Jason Syvixay, who is an urban planner at the City of Edmonton and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta. We asked Jason to be on today specifically to speak to the Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) and Equity Toolkit he and his team recently created. This new policy toolkit is getting Canada wide attention on how we can build more equitable cities. 2021-09-231h 12
City NestmakingE9 Identities Shape City PlannersBeth Sanders and Jason Syvixay investigate how their locational, gender, sexual orientation, age and racial identities shape their experience of cities, their work as city planners and implications for the planning profession. (Note: you don’t have to be a city planner to enjoy this conversation!)
Jason Syvixay believes that cities need to foster a culture that balances the voices of the loudest and the quietest people in the city. He works as a planner at the City of Edmonton, focusing on infill development, zoning, and equity while working on his Ph.D. in urban and regional pl...2021-03-2959 min
Connecting Winnipeg with Hal AndersonMackling & Megarry - Thursday, April 20th, 201700:00 - WAS I WRONG TO DO WHAT I DID? Brett here -- I dropped my car off today at a large retailer so they could do some work on it. I was in the store for two minutes. Yes, they had a big sign that said all bags must be checked, but I didn't bother because I walked in, handed in my key, and walked out. As I was leaving, a clerk asked to inspect my bag. I was insulted, and said no. Was I wrong? Should I have just let him check the stupid bag?
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The Boxcast PodcastEpisode 18: Jason SyvixayToday I hung out with Jason Syvixay from the Downtown Biz and he explained his vision for the city as well as his involvement with the Downtown Business Improvement Zone
Show Notes available at boxcastpodcast.com
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