MacEwan University President Dr Annette Trimbee and NorQuest College President Carolyn Campbell have written an article for the Edmonton Journal to add the postsecondary perspective to the debate around Edmonton’s Community Revitalization Levy (CRL). This levy allows the city to borrow money against future property tax revenues in order to invest in infrastructure and public spaces. Trimbee and Campbell argue that the CRL supports the Education District, contributing to a welcoming and safe city centre and fostering development. “These improvements support not only education and business, but also the arts, culture and community organizations that make downtown Edmonton a place where people want to live, learn and connect,” write the authors, who conclude by encouraging city leaders to recognize CRL’s value.
