Edmonton Talk Back: Coun. Bev Esslinger wants the city to be child friendly

With a can of paint, Edmonton could have hopscotch on an LRT platform.
That’s how simple it can be to make a more child-friendly city, said Coun. Bev Esslinger Friday. She’s getting ready to launch a new child-friendly business campaign, and is leading a team of volunteers tackling the urban planning and inclusion aspects as well.
“I want our city to be a great place for everyone and that includes kids,” said Esslinger, pointing out more than 20 per cent of Edmonton resid