Design

Recent stories about design


The view from the platform on Stadium Station, showing nearby apartments, a sidewalk, and the ravine.
transit city council

Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50%

Edmonton's head of transit said a redesign that emphasizes visibility has turned one of the least safe LRT stations in the city into one of the safest.

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A small downtown park overlooked by a large red wall covered in an array of multicoloured dots
city council design

Calls for public engagement: Urban design, Hairsine, and fire safety

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic initiatives, including deciding the winner of an urban design award and advising on the Hairsine renewal project in northeast Edmonton.

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Lexi Pendzich seated on the ground holding a skateboard in front of her
arts architecture

Artist's exploration of inclusive skateboarding inspires architects

An Edmonton artist helped an architecture firm explore the idea of "delightful unburdening" by imagining a more inclusive skate park during a recently completed residency.

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Two women look up at a display of terrariums and plants as others browse books in the background
arts design

Royal Bison returns to its roots with in-person fair

A beloved pillar in Edmonton's art and design scene returns in person next weekend. Royal Bison has operated its popular bi-annual craft fair online for the past two years, including a hybrid model of shopping online and at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre last December.

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