In the Hopper: Recent Episodes
In the Hopper
What is a city? We dive into this age-old question along with many other pondered ideas in the realms of city planning. From the 15-minute city to the latest zone making waves amongst developers, this conversation is sure to think deeper about how a city evolves. https://www.claritydevelopment.ca/
Bhuvan Maingi is a Senior Strategist at Worldpayfrom FIS. https://www.fisglobal.com/en-sg/merchant-solutions-worldpay
Luke Butterworth is a serial entrepreneur and founder of EPIC.
Celebration of Local Fare, Epicly Done | EPIC | Restaurant in Edmonton (dineepic.com)
Sapreet is the CEO, Founder & Broadcaster of The Universal Radio Network and My Radio 580. Sapreet is also a practicing lawyer and world traveller. https://www.myradio580.com/https://theuniversalradio.com/
Ayo is the Director of Capitol Assets for Alberta Innovates.https://albertainnovates.ca/
Bronwyn is an Industrial Broker, Real Estate Educator and Author of Commercial Connection. https://bronwynscrivens.com/
High Level Line is an unsolicited proposal to stitch diverse neighbourhoods together in central Edmonton and create an unforgettable experience along the way. The award-winning vision includes a 4 km long linear park that makes better use of the old rail corridor and the top of the High Level Bridge. Michael and David join the show to discuss the project origins, scope and status.
Chris Dulaba, Nathan Raju and Croy Johnston join the show to discuss all projects breaking ground for Beljan Development in 2022. These include Alberta ENT, Station Park, 124 St Westmount and OEX2. Tune in to learn about each project story, schedule, design and development in the City of Edmonton.
https://beljandevelopment.com/
Pria is a Principal Designer for Interior and Building Design at Black Label Designs. With experience in the public and private sector, she understands how to tell the Edmonton story in her designs which helps bring spaces to life. She is formally trained as an Architect and Technologist from NAIT, while keeping an ear to the streets and culture for the latest trends.
http://www.blacklabeldesigns.net/
Harpreet is a local real estate developer with a truly 'Edmonton' story. As the Principal Owner of Amrik Developments, he looks for undervalued property to unleash his imagination on. He is a recent recipient of the coveted 40 under 40 awards in Edmonton for outstanding achievement in his field.
Check out https://www.amrik.ca/ to learn more!
Alex Putici is a local Entrepreneur who leads Work Nicer Coworking. Episode highlights: Story of 100 Men Who Give a Damn, Thriving through the Pandemic, The future of the Office sector, Bringing Entrepreneurs together, The importance of kindness in business, and the Work Nicer Sundance project. For more information about the company, please visit: Website: https://www.worknicer.com/ Social handle: @worknicer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worknicer/ #inthehopper #community #colloaborate #yeg #tours #cityscape #urbanplanning #urbandesign #culture #edmonton #calgary #coworking
Isla Tanaka is the Winter City Planner for the City of Edmonton. Tune in as we discuss how Edmonton is making the shift to embrace the Winter season.
The Winter Hub at Rundle Park is underway, and the City hopes to have it finished by the end of Winter 2022.
Info can be found on wintercityedmonton.ca under Be Social.
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Bob Black is a local attorney who leads partnerships on key City building projects. These include the ICE District and Rogers Arena, the planned Prairie Sky Gondola and the proposed Metis Nation of Alberta Blatchford Community Development. Tune in to understand how Bob overcame challenges with the ICE District, worked with municipalities and fostered partnerships.
Jeffrey is the President of the Prairie Sky Gondola Project. Tune in to understand the Gondola project origins, process, experience and timelines. https://www.prairieskygondola.com/
Cherie is the Executive Director of the Old Strathcona Small Business Association. Tune in to hear her discuss the Strathcona neighbourhood.
https://oldstrathcona.ca/
Chris Dulaba discusses how we overcame some of the unique challenges Station Park presented. Chris also elaborates on building density, community, and what we can look forward to as Edmontonians.