Conrad Nobert
@conradnobert.bsky.social
Housing/bikes/climate change.
My posts are mostly about Edmonton, Alberta.
https://growtogetheryeg.com
https://www.connect76.ca
Aspiring low-information voter.
My posts are mostly about Edmonton, Alberta.
https://growtogetheryeg.com
https://www.connect76.ca
Aspiring low-information voter.
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a lot of them are simple, functional Panasonic e-bikes and they add joy to the city
Lastly, Osaka shaped an environment where the sturdy, upright city bike—especially the famed mamachari or "mom's bike"—is universal and ubiquitous. These practical machines include accessories like fenders, baskets and child seats, making biking a more efficient form of walking—not sport, transport.
February 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
a lot of them are simple, functional Panasonic e-bikes and they add joy to the city
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NIMBYs like Lorne Gunter know that the facts aren't on their side, so they resort to making things up.
Gunter: "Even if the units in eight-plexes were 500 square feet (they’re not), who could raise a family there?"
Fact: Administration found that half of units in rowhomes are 1000sqft or more.
Gunter: "Even if the units in eight-plexes were 500 square feet (they’re not), who could raise a family there?"
Fact: Administration found that half of units in rowhomes are 1000sqft or more.
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
NIMBYs like Lorne Gunter know that the facts aren't on their side, so they resort to making things up.
Gunter: "Even if the units in eight-plexes were 500 square feet (they’re not), who could raise a family there?"
Fact: Administration found that half of units in rowhomes are 1000sqft or more.
Gunter: "Even if the units in eight-plexes were 500 square feet (they’re not), who could raise a family there?"
Fact: Administration found that half of units in rowhomes are 1000sqft or more.
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"In 2357596 Alberta Ltd v Antoniuk, 2026 ABKB 81, the Court discharged the caveat from a Glenora site (that Situate had first rezoned) after finding that the caveat conflicted with Edmonton’s zoning bylaw, and that removing it was in the public interest." 🤯
www.situateinc.ca/resource/car...
www.situateinc.ca/resource/car...
The Carruthers Caveat: What Developers Need to Know - Situate
The Carruthers Caveat: What Developers Need to Know - Expert insights on zoning, rezoning, and housing approvals in Edmonton - Situate
www.situateinc.ca
February 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
"In 2357596 Alberta Ltd v Antoniuk, 2026 ABKB 81, the Court discharged the caveat from a Glenora site (that Situate had first rezoned) after finding that the caveat conflicted with Edmonton’s zoning bylaw, and that removing it was in the public interest." 🤯
www.situateinc.ca/resource/car...
www.situateinc.ca/resource/car...
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My latest: With his new auto sector strategy and a plan to double grid capacity, Mark Carney isn't just talking a good game on diversifying our trade relationships away from America.
He's also building a roadmap to Canada's low-carbon future. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/13/o...
He's also building a roadmap to Canada's low-carbon future. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/13/o...
Mark Carney just picked his lane on climate change
For all the recent talk about pipelines, it's clear that Mark Carney's economic strategy revolves around turning Canada into one of the world's leading electro-states.
www.nationalobserver.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
My latest: With his new auto sector strategy and a plan to double grid capacity, Mark Carney isn't just talking a good game on diversifying our trade relationships away from America.
He's also building a roadmap to Canada's low-carbon future. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/13/o...
He's also building a roadmap to Canada's low-carbon future. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/13/o...
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Hey Edmonton urbanists! Thought I'd start a starter pack for us. Let me know if you want to be in it or have suggestions! go.bsky.app/E7u9toC
February 12, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Hey Edmonton urbanists! Thought I'd start a starter pack for us. Let me know if you want to be in it or have suggestions! go.bsky.app/E7u9toC
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corridor zoning is bad policy!
when @michaeljanz.bsky.social convinced me to come check out Edmonton & give talk that became my book 'building for people' - i was floored they allowed 5-6 story buildings off polluted arterials, and 6-8 plexes everywhere. edmonton was leading the US and canada.
when @michaeljanz.bsky.social convinced me to come check out Edmonton & give talk that became my book 'building for people' - i was floored they allowed 5-6 story buildings off polluted arterials, and 6-8 plexes everywhere. edmonton was leading the US and canada.
Opponents of infill said the quiet part loud today.
They don't believe renters should be allowed to live within their neighbourhoods, only on the fringes, by major roads.
Their primary, unifying, rallying concern is "homeowner value" and getting what's their's.
They don't believe renters should be allowed to live within their neighbourhoods, only on the fringes, by major roads.
Their primary, unifying, rallying concern is "homeowner value" and getting what's their's.
February 10, 2026 at 3:08 AM
corridor zoning is bad policy!
when @michaeljanz.bsky.social convinced me to come check out Edmonton & give talk that became my book 'building for people' - i was floored they allowed 5-6 story buildings off polluted arterials, and 6-8 plexes everywhere. edmonton was leading the US and canada.
when @michaeljanz.bsky.social convinced me to come check out Edmonton & give talk that became my book 'building for people' - i was floored they allowed 5-6 story buildings off polluted arterials, and 6-8 plexes everywhere. edmonton was leading the US and canada.
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If complaints around infill are sounding mighty familiar, that's because they are.
We heard all the same talking points a decade ago, that splitting lots for skinny homes would be the end of our mature neighbourhoods.
Thing is, it wasn't. It was fine. We grew, and changed.
We heard all the same talking points a decade ago, that splitting lots for skinny homes would be the end of our mature neighbourhoods.
Thing is, it wasn't. It was fine. We grew, and changed.
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 AM
If complaints around infill are sounding mighty familiar, that's because they are.
We heard all the same talking points a decade ago, that splitting lots for skinny homes would be the end of our mature neighbourhoods.
Thing is, it wasn't. It was fine. We grew, and changed.
We heard all the same talking points a decade ago, that splitting lots for skinny homes would be the end of our mature neighbourhoods.
Thing is, it wasn't. It was fine. We grew, and changed.
Within the first few posts are two names that have been popping up at city council for years, always in the service of one goal: NIMBYism. Wealthy home owners who are trying to stop others from moving into their neighbourhoods.
If it wasn't so offensive it would be sad.
If it wasn't so offensive it would be sad.
🧵 We're back virtually with day 2. Starting off with speakers from the Residential Infill Working Group who say that the problem is massing, not number of units per se.
They list a bunch of concerns with massing, like shadowing, privacy, lights, heat, trees, etc.
They list a bunch of concerns with massing, like shadowing, privacy, lights, heat, trees, etc.
February 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Within the first few posts are two names that have been popping up at city council for years, always in the service of one goal: NIMBYism. Wealthy home owners who are trying to stop others from moving into their neighbourhoods.
If it wasn't so offensive it would be sad.
If it wasn't so offensive it would be sad.
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🧵 We're back virtually with day 2. Starting off with speakers from the Residential Infill Working Group who say that the problem is massing, not number of units per se.
They list a bunch of concerns with massing, like shadowing, privacy, lights, heat, trees, etc.
They list a bunch of concerns with massing, like shadowing, privacy, lights, heat, trees, etc.
February 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
🧵 We're back virtually with day 2. Starting off with speakers from the Residential Infill Working Group who say that the problem is massing, not number of units per se.
They list a bunch of concerns with massing, like shadowing, privacy, lights, heat, trees, etc.
They list a bunch of concerns with massing, like shadowing, privacy, lights, heat, trees, etc.
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🧵The only response the ATA should have for Danielle complaining about cancelling Paul Brandt is this: "You legislated us back to work with the Notwithstanding Clause. We will damn well decide who presents at our CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC conferences."
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #ucp #Firetheucp
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #ucp #Firetheucp
February 10, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Gay was the easiest thing to explain to my son. I was literally just “sometimes two men or two women fall in love.” “Ok, cool. What’s a war?”
always so funny to me when people are like “how am I supposed to explain Gay to my kids?” my kid asks me way harder shit all the time. “why did they build the road this way? why are some people bad?” I don’t know. please ask me about Gay
February 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Gay was the easiest thing to explain to my son. I was literally just “sometimes two men or two women fall in love.” “Ok, cool. What’s a war?”
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I have such a difficult time hearing white privileged home owners complain about the impacts of density in their neighborhoods when I know the realities of the housing crisis & those on the verge of homelessness. This is part of why I spoke at city council today
www.waveedmonton.ca/blog/letter-...
www.waveedmonton.ca/blog/letter-...
Our Review of the Zoning Bylaw Amendments — Women's Advisory Voice of Edmonton
WAVE wrote a letter to Edmonton City Council regarding our concerns with the lack of consultation with Advisory Committees or a thorough GBA Plus Analysis for the upcoming Zoning Bylaw Amendments.
www.waveedmonton.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I have such a difficult time hearing white privileged home owners complain about the impacts of density in their neighborhoods when I know the realities of the housing crisis & those on the verge of homelessness. This is part of why I spoke at city council today
www.waveedmonton.ca/blog/letter-...
www.waveedmonton.ca/blog/letter-...
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Agreed. Demolition of a SFD two doors south of my house happened Sunday. Looking forward to the 7 unit infill on an alley side lot. My neighbours that like to park 4 pickups/SUVs out front despite their rear garage and pad might disagree, but we will see!
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Agreed. Demolition of a SFD two doors south of my house happened Sunday. Looking forward to the 7 unit infill on an alley side lot. My neighbours that like to park 4 pickups/SUVs out front despite their rear garage and pad might disagree, but we will see!
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Opponents of infill said the quiet part loud today.
They don't believe renters should be allowed to live within their neighbourhoods, only on the fringes, by major roads.
Their primary, unifying, rallying concern is "homeowner value" and getting what's their's.
They don't believe renters should be allowed to live within their neighbourhoods, only on the fringes, by major roads.
Their primary, unifying, rallying concern is "homeowner value" and getting what's their's.
February 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Opponents of infill said the quiet part loud today.
They don't believe renters should be allowed to live within their neighbourhoods, only on the fringes, by major roads.
Their primary, unifying, rallying concern is "homeowner value" and getting what's their's.
They don't believe renters should be allowed to live within their neighbourhoods, only on the fringes, by major roads.
Their primary, unifying, rallying concern is "homeowner value" and getting what's their's.
It's pretty bizarre that administration seems to have watched pro-infill councillors win the election and are now proposing a complete retreat on infill? WTF is happening.
They're moving onto the proposal to reduce unit maximums in the RS zone, height and protect private trees.
They are comparing their proposal to the previous RF1 zone, i.e. going back to what was allowed before.
They are comparing their proposal to the previous RF1 zone, i.e. going back to what was allowed before.
February 9, 2026 at 9:53 PM
It's pretty bizarre that administration seems to have watched pro-infill councillors win the election and are now proposing a complete retreat on infill? WTF is happening.
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We need to stop using the poor to act as noise barriers for "real communities.
I'm disabled and sleep poorly due to pain. The only step-free homes are apartments in noisy areas.
You can see the problem
I'm disabled and sleep poorly due to pain. The only step-free homes are apartments in noisy areas.
You can see the problem
Administration says that the amendments are "not intended to reduce infill", but refocus them to nodes and corridors.
Nodes and corridors are corridors like Calgary trail and gateway, Stoney plain road. Very busy, noisy and polluted arterials.
Nodes and corridors are corridors like Calgary trail and gateway, Stoney plain road. Very busy, noisy and polluted arterials.
February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
We need to stop using the poor to act as noise barriers for "real communities.
I'm disabled and sleep poorly due to pain. The only step-free homes are apartments in noisy areas.
You can see the problem
I'm disabled and sleep poorly due to pain. The only step-free homes are apartments in noisy areas.
You can see the problem
In my book, it's morally bankrupt to make families with less money live on 30,000 cars per day roads.
Administration says that the amendments are "not intended to reduce infill", but refocus them to nodes and corridors.
Nodes and corridors are corridors like Calgary trail and gateway, Stoney plain road. Very busy, noisy and polluted arterials.
Nodes and corridors are corridors like Calgary trail and gateway, Stoney plain road. Very busy, noisy and polluted arterials.
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
In my book, it's morally bankrupt to make families with less money live on 30,000 cars per day roads.
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🧵 Good morning Edmonton. We're live from the council chambers where the Urban Planning Committee will debate reducing housing options.
There are 60 speakers registered so there's a high chance this becomes two days. We'll be live posting so follow along to see how it goes!
There are 60 speakers registered so there's a high chance this becomes two days. We'll be live posting so follow along to see how it goes!
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🧵 Good morning Edmonton. We're live from the council chambers where the Urban Planning Committee will debate reducing housing options.
There are 60 speakers registered so there's a high chance this becomes two days. We'll be live posting so follow along to see how it goes!
There are 60 speakers registered so there's a high chance this becomes two days. We'll be live posting so follow along to see how it goes!
This is pretty badass.
I've been saddened today to learn that the University of Alberta is going down MAGA road and wants to abolish Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
So I've written to University President Bill Flanagan, warning him of the legal risks. Because the University may need suing.
So I've written to University President Bill Flanagan, warning him of the legal risks. Because the University may need suing.
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
This is pretty badass.
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My least popular (and most correct) view is that cars should be automatically limited to the local speed limit. Put the pedal to the floor and you still can't go over 25mph in a residential area.
(15 in Manhattan btw)
(15 in Manhattan btw)
There is no possible justification for limiting e-bikes to 15mph but not cars.
New York Has a New E-Bike Speed Limit—and No Way to Enforce It
August 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My least popular (and most correct) view is that cars should be automatically limited to the local speed limit. Put the pedal to the floor and you still can't go over 25mph in a residential area.
(15 in Manhattan btw)
(15 in Manhattan btw)
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I believe that questioning whether or not you need a car, or a 2nd car, is key to financial Independence at any age. I'm in my '60s & made car free a goal 25 years ago. I've been completely car-free for about 10 years & that helps a lot financially. It does involve thinking differently.
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
I believe that questioning whether or not you need a car, or a 2nd car, is key to financial Independence at any age. I'm in my '60s & made car free a goal 25 years ago. I've been completely car-free for about 10 years & that helps a lot financially. It does involve thinking differently.
We were car-free in Edmonton for 7 years while raising kids but it's tough (especially if with friends/family in the suburbs).
Car-lite is quite possible for most families though, and combined with a commitment to older/used cars, it's the key to financial independence for the middle class IMO.
Car-lite is quite possible for most families though, and combined with a commitment to older/used cars, it's the key to financial independence for the middle class IMO.
The metro area with the most car-free households in 🇨🇦 is Montreal (18%), followed by Toronto (16%) and Winnipeg (14%).
Quebec City has more car-free than Vancouver!
Calgary and Edmonton have the least car-free households, but still get very respectable LRT ridership by North American standards.
Quebec City has more car-free than Vancouver!
Calgary and Edmonton have the least car-free households, but still get very respectable LRT ridership by North American standards.
February 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
We were car-free in Edmonton for 7 years while raising kids but it's tough (especially if with friends/family in the suburbs).
Car-lite is quite possible for most families though, and combined with a commitment to older/used cars, it's the key to financial independence for the middle class IMO.
Car-lite is quite possible for most families though, and combined with a commitment to older/used cars, it's the key to financial independence for the middle class IMO.
and then they whine and moan when the kid goes no contact once they turn 18
“Until this week, parents and guardians could only access the online personal health information of children under the age of 12.
The Alberta government has now extended that access up until a teenager turns 18.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Alberta government has now extended that access up until a teenager turns 18.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors | CBC News
Some Alberta doctors are warning a move by the provincial government to increase the access parents have to the medical records of teenagers could put some patients at risk.
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
and then they whine and moan when the kid goes no contact once they turn 18