Latest from Alan Wallace
Opinion
Closing roads to make room for pedestrians during COVID-19 should not be controversial
It can be difficult being a pedestrian in Saskatchewan’s two largest cities.
Opinion
Saskatoon should lower the speed limit on local roads
Cities are for people. There is a growing, frustrated segment of our society who want to walk in their communities but find it unsafe and uncomfortable. They are tired of waiting for cars.
Opinion
Willowgrove church spat Nimbyism shows the problem with public consultation
People who work and live in our community can provide important suggestions and insight. However, public consultation can also yield poor results.
Opinion
Idylwyld revamp designed for more than just cars — which is a good thing
Saskatoon’s plan for Idylwyld, which would see one lane of motor vehicle traffic removed and add raised bike paths, has reignited an age-old debate in the city.
Opinion
Saskatoon arena district would create major economic spinoff
The message was clear in a recent report. SaskTel Centre and TCU Place are done, and costs to replace will rise with time.
Opinion
What might be in store for Saskatoon once pot is legal?
Saskatoon is going to pot — or, rather, pot is coming to Saskatoon. So what can be expected at the local level once recreational pot becomes legal, and the province delivers enabling legislation so each municipality can begin licensing retail outlets and cafes?
Opinion
Building up, not out needs to be done right in Saskatoon
In 2018, three ‘d’ words are going to emerge as key subjects in the public discussion about Saskatoon’s growth and development: density, design and dollars.
Opinion
City budget is a 'failure' for Saskatoon's future
You could be forgiven for missing any reference in the recently released Saskatoon budget to vision, strategic planning, long-range planning or the growth plan to half a million people. The reason you missed it is because these things are barely mentioned — anywhere.
Opinion
Saskatoon has 'transit potential' but culture change needed
It will be one thing to change Saskatoon's transit service, reconfigure the roadway and implement new technology for a better public transit service — but it will be something altogether different to change the public's attitude towards using it.
Opinion
Attitudes need to change in Saskatoon for new transit project to succeed
How will Saskatoon react to the offer of providing a public transit service which has a goal of eventually moving eight per cent of the city’s commuters on a daily basis?