@ashleyasalvador: Nearly 90% of downtown surface parking lots in Edmonton have been operating without permits for years. This wouldn’t fly for any other business in Edmonton, and it shouldn’t for these ones either. Currently, many are not meeting basic standards for lighting, drainage, accessibility, and upkeep. These property owners have been sitting on some of the most valuable land in our city, pulling in parking revenue while the rest of us pay the price in safety, vibrancy, and foregone tax revenue. Over three years ago, I moved a motion to help address this. Owners have now been given over a year to comply, though fewer than half have applied for a permit. So as of July 1, we’re moving to escalating fines and enforcement. We can’t force development to happen. But we can make sure everyone follows the same rules. This is about fairness and accountability. Providing options for people to easily access downtown is important. So is safety, cleanliness, vibrancy, and attractiveness. Downtown is one our greatest assets and we should be using every tool in our toolbox to support vitality in our core. #yeg #edmonton

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Tuesday 30 June 2026 02:32:45 GMT