Ashley Salvador
@AshleyASalvador
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Edmonton City Councillor for #WardM étis. #YEG Urban Planner, Sustainability & Sociologist. Founder. Cities, climate action, health, inclusion. She/her #yegcc
Edmonton, Alberta
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Today I put forward a motion to accelerate the completion of
#yeg
's bike network in redeveloping areas by 2026. That's 408km. We don’t have 15yrs to wait during a climate emergency. Investing in active transit is a low cost, high return action we should take immediately.
#yegcc
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There's a dearth of small scale retail space available in most N.A. cities.
Humans are wired to like cozy, fine-grained urbanism, like these cafes in Japan. It feels good, AND it makes financial sense. Many small business, can't afford super sized retail bays.
More of this >
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WOW. Edmonton just made history, becoming the 1st major Canadian city to remove parking minimums CITY-WIDE.
We can finally park this policy back in the 70’s where it belongs!
Huge kudos to admin &
#yegcc
for leading the way! Thx to everyone who supported this!
🚗👋🏼🚲🏡🚶🏻♀️🧑🏽🦽🏃🏻♀️🙌🏼
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On summer night bike rides I always notice how stark the temperature difference is in neighbourhoods with boulevard trees, ravines, and parks vs. no trees. We need to get planting.
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Hi, I'm Ashley & I despise grass.
Lawns are an ecological disaster & an act of class conformity imposed on us by the same guy who brought us Levitttown - the 1st modern suburb.
Lawns demand our time & attention. Lawns have power.
#priorities
#lawnculture
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Maybe stop calling them “town centres” and “commons”? 🤷🏻♀️
Village concept retail without villagers is simply a caracature of a way of life we’ve made illegal.
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I decided to look at how much space is provided for parking in my neighbourhood (typical mature
#yeg
nbhd).
I desperately want to look in everyone's garage who complains about not enough parking. I have a feeling it is being used as a glorified storage container.
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I am pleased to announce that I am running for Edmonton City Council in Ward Métis.
I have been working to build a stronger
#yeg
for years. It's time to take that energy to the City Council side of the table.
#yegvote
#yegcc
#WardM
étis
#VoteSalvador
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I am pleased to see
#yegcc
unanimously support looking at options to implement a municipal REP. I believe we are in a position where we must exercise the precautionary principle to protect the health and wellbeing of Edmontonians. Our mask bylaw remains in effect.
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Kaycee, this is Ashley. You are an MLA. I have read your tweets & watched you speak to the media. I have seen your legislation. Your gov. ignores municipal leaders & fails to treat them as equal partners in building AB. No wonder they have stopped reaching out.
#AbLeg
#abpoli
Erin, this is Kaycee Madu. You are a councillor. I read all corespondences to my office whether via letters, emails or calls. I don’t think I have read anything from you on any policy. You choose to tweet and retweet things critical only of conservatives and its policies.
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Let’s fill in some of our 1000s of unused parking spaces with these.
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Despite what you may hear, an astounding number of ppl would like to bike to work, send their kids to school, or go on a dinner date on their bikes.
But they don’t feel safe.
Investing in bike infra is affordable, effective & necessary.
#yeg
#WardM
étis
#yegvote
#BikeToWorkDay
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This weekend, the love of my life asked me to be his wife.
From the first day we met at
@DalhousieU
, we’ve been building, dreaming (& scheming!) towards improving our city & planet for current & future generations.
Our partnership is a gift I am thankful for everyday.
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City building is still dominated by men.
If the experiences of women were reflected in our cities we’d see:
✅Wider sidewalks
✅Well lit parks
✅Better public transit
✅Accessibility
✅Mixed use communities
✅Slower streets
✅Daycare & video calls for public hearings
#IWD20
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Things you can advocate for in your local municipality that will help open the door for better city building:
✅ eliminate min. parking req.
✅ end single family only zoning
✅ permit ADUs & ACUs (accessory commercial units)
✅ support higher density development - sprawl is $$
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I am looking forward to this coming before
#yegcc
for final approval. This is an opportunity to provide 98 new units of permanent supportive housing for Edmontonians in need of safe, stable & affordable housing. We are in dire need & this makes a huge dent.
#WardM
étis
#yeg
Coliseum Inn could be converted to permanent housing in $18M city plan
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So setbacks...
When I'm experiencing a nbhd w/large setbacks, it feels like the buildings are saying: "keep your distance, look away, this is my space".
No setbacks? Bldgs are actively enriching & interacting w/the public realm.
Why do we try to hide that ppl live in cities?
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Fewer jobs
Lower investment
Less consumer choice
Higher prices
Higher emissions
Blocking renewables while pushing for O&G subsidy programs obstructs our energy transition efforts and chases much needed investment out of Alberta.
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@leannebunnell
👉🏼 Accessory commercial units.
Imagine a backyard suite/garage suite, but as a mini retail space.
This is how we can begin to integrate commercial into suburban nbhds. So many homeowners would love to open a little cafe or hair salon in their backyard, but bylaws prevent it.
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Been casually watching this show called City Vs. Burbs where couples decide whether to buy a home in the city or the suburbs (one is team city, the other suburbs).
Obv this is reality tv, but there are some interesting commonalities across the couples re: housing preferences.
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I am honoured to accept Mayor
@doniveson
's endorsement of my candidacy for
#WardM
étis.
I have always admired his leadership in
#yeg
, and look to carry on the kind of thoughtful and collaborative city-building he has exemplified on
#yegcc
.
#yegvote
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Face coverings are now mandatory in ALL indoor public spaces in
#yeg
.
Thank you
#yegcc
for helping keep Edmontonians safe in the face of uncertainty & for taking a proactive approach.
Grateful for the leadership of
@doniveson
@Ward4Aaron
@MichaelWalters
@ben_hen
@AndrewKnack
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Bill 20 represents further escalation of the UCP’s efforts to undermine, control and scapegoat City Councils. The hostility we are seeing is part of a larger strategy to remake local government in their own image and bully us into submission. This is an attack on local democracy.
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Every land use decision is a decision for or against climate action.
Quote Tweet this with the thing that you MOST WISH PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD ABOUT CITIES!
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This morning I successfully defended my Masters Thesis!
The virtual format was somewhat anti-climactic, but I’m reflecting on this chapter of my life and feeling grateful.
Some days I could barely walk across campus >>
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It’s about time I introduce you to my new ride.
It has already transformed the way I get around town and I am so excited about the e-bike revolution that is taking place on our streets. Getting to City Hall & around
#WardM
étis is a breeze.
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By popular demand, I present to you Anne and Ashley…wait, Ashley and Anne?
Happy Halloween everyone! Have a safe and spooky evening. 🎃
-AS
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The response towards peaceful protestors at the U of A, following on the heels of similar action at U of C, is extremely alarming. Deeply disturbing to see a pattern of force being directed at students and community members exercising their right to free speech and demonstration.
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My inbox is flooded with folks underscoring the urgent need for housing, which is currently unfunded in the proposed budget. The crisis playing out on our streets is devastating. It’s deadly. Housing is a priority. It demands action. That needs to be reflected in our budget.
#yeg
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After bussing around
#yeg
in -30 all of yesterday I’m left thinking about how the realities of a
#wintercity
should influence our approach to public transit.
It goes beyond convenience/comfort. It’s about safety.
Some say heated shelters, but freq. seems like the bigger issue.
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The Provincial Priorities Act will profoundly stifle Edmonton’s ability to remain competitive and deliver a good quality of life for residents. Cities depend on strong partnerships with other orders of gov. Gatekeeping federal funding suppresses our economy and hurts us all.
#yeg
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This afternoon, the hateful and dangerous walked through
#yegdt
as they rallied against public health measures. In our streets. Intimidating our communities. The symbolic choice of tiki torches was intentional. These are racist hate groups masquerading as freedom fighters.
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Accessory Commerical Units (ACUs).
The cousin of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Think garden suites, but small scale commercial. If we want 15 min. cities, we must go beyond current zoning regimes.
What kinds of ACUs would you want to see in your hood or on your lot?
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BUDGET UPDATE:
#yegcc
just approved major investments in
🏠 housing
🌱 climate action
🚍 public transit
🚲 active infra
and other key priorities.
Lots of work left to do, but this is a big step towards a more equitable, inclusive, climate resilient future!
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✔️ $10 billion in road infrastructure
“We’re spending too much on bike lanes”
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“I heard Greta is coming!”
“Quick, EVERYONE TO YOUR STATIONS!”
On my way to work this morning I saw this. Looks like
@jkenney
is continuing to use our Legislature as his own advertising space. Or he’s worried about a visitor...
@GretaThunberg
This is alright with you
@NathanCooperAB
?
#ableg
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4K city walking videos are my latest obsession.
Being able to ‘walk’ around world class cities - in ultra high quality w/city sounds - has boosted my mental health.
Checking out super blocks in Barcelona, alley retail in Japan, bike infra in Copenhagen.
Yes to Slow TV 🚶🏻♀️
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Well this is exciting! All aboard
#YEG
's first shipping container park by
@Beljandevt
.
Looks like this project will bring some beautiful & lively new gathering places + small scale retail opportunities to a site that is in need of revitalization.
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Standing in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQI+ community 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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There’s a lot going on right now, but I wanted to take a moment to introduce the newest member of our family - Riley!
We are so ready for endless cuddles, tail wags, and puppy kisses! We’ll see you around
#WardM
étis! 🐾
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Really tired of getting yelled at by drivers for not wearing a helmet.
I wear a helmet 95% of the time, but when I’m out for a casual ride, going a short distance, & riding in protected lanes, sometime I don’t.
...& then I proceed to get scolded by random motorists.
#yegbike
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We know the solution. We have the answers. Investing in permanent supportive housing w/wrap around services will save lives. It's the right thing to do. That Edmontonians are freezing in our city & being pushed out into the cold is beyond unacceptable. Thank you for this dialogue
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It’s days like today that I’m especially grateful for our urban tree canopy. Tree-lined boulevards improve our quality life, serve important ecological functions, and help keep us cool during scorching hot days like this.
#yeg
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This was predictable. Preventable. No caution was exercised. New information ignored. People asking questions were ridiculed. This failure of leadership has caused irreparable damage to our communities. I have cried on door steps with healthcare workers who are utterly exhausted.
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We should never have let our roadway expansion get this out of hand.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.
11,800km of road.
The relationship between growth patterns & service delivery (like snow clearing) is screaming out at
#yeg
.
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A code of conduct is meaningless if it is not enforced. It’s as simple as that.
Workplace safety matters.
Accountability matters.
Unaddressed bullying degrades civil discourse & local democracy. It’s incumbent on
#yegcc
to stand up & honour the code they unanimously supported.
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Wayne Gretzky Drive just got a $5 million facelift.
Why not improve the hilariously bad pedestrian & cyclist infrastructure while we’re at it?
This is a completely inaccessible crossing & just an awful experience for anyone who isn’t in a car.
#yeg
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“The losing City Council will wear the winning team’s gear to council”
I don’t have a Flames jersey.
I won’t need a Flames jersey.
#BattleofAlberta
#LetsGoOilers
#yeg
#yegcc
🧵 We have been waiting for this moment for so long, and FINALLY, the
#BattleofAlberta
is upon us! 🤩
Mayor
@jyotigondek
and I have placed a friendly bet on this series, but I have absolutely no doubt that the
@edmontonoilers
will come out on top. 🏆
#YEG
#LetsGoOilers
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Imagine if this was still a grocery store. I desperately want more small-scale local grocery options integrated into neighbourhoods. Grocery stores in cities around the world have figured out this model. How do we get this in cities like
#yeg
? Density.
#yeginfill
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Tmrw
#yegcc
votes on eliminating parking minimums CITY-WIDE. Let's help give them the confidence to say YES.
This would make Edmonton the first major Canadian city to do so & set a precedent for others.
This is BIG.
@jen_keesmaat
@brent_bellamy
@BrentToderian
@CanUrbanism
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In all the yrs I’ve lived in
#yeg
Diotte has been extremely absent. He’s so out of touch with his constituents that he thinks cozying up to Faith Goldy will win him votes. There are some great alt. this election that condemn the hate ppl like Faith spout. Vote for them.
#canpoli
This is my Edmonton-Griesbach MP, Kerry Diotte, happily embracing known White Nationalist and Neo-Nazi supporter Faith Goldy while also parroting Trumpisms into Canadian politics.
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Thank you to everyone who voiced their perspectives on the gondola leading up to today’s vote!
#yegcc
decided NOT to proceed with the land agreements.
I have shared some of my rationale for why I agree with this decision and why I voted not to proceed:
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Today is the day of my first ever flyer drop! I’m blown away by the amazing people who are showing up to power this campaign.
Yesterday we delivered flyer kits to 50 passionate Edmontonians who are volunteering with us this weekend 🤩
Welcome to
#TeamSalvador
!!
#yegvote
#yeg
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Front porches and front yard patios exist in a special intermediate zone (not too public, not too private) that fosters neighbourliness & sociability by design.
These spaces allow for informal interactions and chance encounters that help nurture a sense of community.
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This is a campaign powered by passionate, hard working Edmontonians, inspiring ideas, and unwavering dedication to building a better city.
Your support has pushed us this far.
On October 18th, vote for more.
#VoteSalvador
#WardM
étis
#yeg
#yegvote
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