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Recent stories about development
Next of Kin part of potential Brewery District evolution
Ben Staley, the former chef at Yarrow and the Alder Room, says Next of Kin, his first concept as Hoot Company's creative director, is a neighbourhood bar in the Brewery District.
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Calls for public engagement: Development plan, satisfaction with services, Vision Zero
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decision-making about traffic safety, development, and more.
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Why one shop owner traded a storefront for a shipping container
Gayle Martin took a chance when she switched her Whyte Avenue storefront for a shipping container at Station Park, and, so far, the owner of The Wish List Gifts says she sees both pros and cons to the move.
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Calls for public engagement: Downtown tower, Fort Sask bike park
Here are opportunities to help shape civic planning about new developments, strategies, and services. Please complete surveys only for municipalities where you are a resident.
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A moment in history: May 1, 1965
On this day in 1965, Edmonton was preparing to celebrate Canada's centennial.
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A moment in history: April 24, 1971
On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's nightlife hotspots was advertising live music.
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On the agenda: Climate and Blatchford audits, board recruitment
This week, council will look at audits on climate action and Blatchford redevelopment, as well as get an update on civilian recruitment for boards and committees.
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Land sales signal change could be coming to The Quarters
Several city-owned lots in The Quarters are in the process of being sold to developers, giving at least one city councillor a glimmer of hope that there is legitimate progress to revitalize the 106-acre neighbourhood.
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On the agenda: Homelessness emergency, redevelopment, clean energy
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has called for a special city council meeting to discuss declaring a housing and houselessness crisis. Other items as council returns from its holiday break include land sales at the Exhibition Lands redevelopment and a permanent program to incentivize clean energy projects.
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