Land Use Podcast

An interview with researcher Fangliang He about his work on boreal forest biomass and its implications for climate policy.

Aisha Wu of the Alberta Land Institute interviews Dr.

Laura Sandu of WaterSmart tells Aisha Wu that stormwater is water running off land after rain or snowmelt, and that its quality and quantity affect waterways, flooding, erosion, and riparian ecosystems.

The Land Use Podcast episode with Aisha Wu, Oscar Zapata, and Anna Karina Hidalgo argues that native pollinator gardens outperform conventional lawns on cost, ecosystem services, and social value.

["Aisha Wu of the Alberta Land Institute talks with Nick Barron, a planner and development officer at Lacombe County and former University of Alberta master's student, about ecosystem service values in urban development.", "Barron defines ecosystem services through examples such as a street tree, a wetland complex, Edmonton's River Valley, flood buffering, camping, fishing, and lumber.", "He argues that developers, planners, engineers, and environmental professionals all value the same landscape differently, which changes how green infrastructure is negotiated in council reports and development plans.", "The episode compares Saanich, Victoria, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Fredericton to show how stormwater ponds, rain gardens, bioswales, wetlands, and urban forests are implemented under different municipal pressures."]

Nicole Bonnett defines relocation as moving homes, infrastructure, assets, and people from hazards into safer locations.

This episode discusses landowners' perspectives on wind energy development in Alberta, focusing on the impact of a government moratorium and new land use restrictions.

This episode discusses the complexities of Alberta's water licensing system amid drought conditions, featuring an interview with a researcher studying water policy.

This episode discusses research on the carbon footprint of residential neighborhoods in Edmonton, Alberta, and the role of urban planning in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This episode discusses soil health in Alberta, its connection to sustainable agriculture, and the role of Indigenous knowledge, featuring an interview with environmental sustainability researcher Sukwinder Singh.

This episode discusses Edmonton's new zoning bylaw overhaul with a city planner.