[URBAN NOTE] Five city links: Edmonton, Vancouver, St. George, Kanepi, Moscow

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• The City of Edmonton is considering the idea of intentionally creating a beach for sun-seekers on the North Saskatchewan River after last year's happy accident. Global News reports.


• There is controversy in Vancouver over the idea of investor immigrants gaining voting rights in the city. Global News reports.


• The Utah conurbation of St. George faces real problems of water scarcity. CityLab reports.


• The Estonian municipality of Kanepi has made the leaf of the cannabis plant its logo. CityLab reports.


• JSTOR Daily looks at the symbolism behind the vast and impressive Moscow subway system, here.