Downtown

Recent stories about downtown


Pedestrians cross 100 Street and 102 Avenue, near the Stanley A. Milner Library in downtown Edmonton.
city council downtown

Vehicle traffic on 102 Avenue down 90% following LRT construction

A city report that offers insight into how the Valley Line LRT has changed the ways people move around the downtown core could lead to a review of wait times for pedestrian signals, adjustments to signage for drivers, and even even real-time warnings about cyclists.

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A path in Edmonton's river valley.
city council downtown

On the agenda: Downtown parking lots, river valley plan

This week, council will discuss a program to regulate downtown surface parking lots, financial updates for the capital and operating budgets, and a new plan for redevelopment in the river valley.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Getting toehold on pedway a mean feat for pedestrians"
downtown transit

A moment in history: Dec. 6, 1977

On this day in 1977, commuters were frustrated by delays in the construction of Edmonton's new pedway network.

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Victoria Promenade.
downtown cycling

Options for new bike lanes on Victoria Promenade hit planning stage

The City of Edmonton has presented five new options for bike lanes along Victoria Promenade in Wîhkwêntôwin as part of its renewal program for the neighbourhood.

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The outside of brick commercial building on a snowy day.
business downtown

Departure of Good Goods from downtown leaves business association with few options

A retailer that received a $212,000 grant to set up shop downtown for at least 18 months left after just six months, but the organization that provided the grant is not planning to sue to get the money back.

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A group of people in winter wear walk down a downtown Edmonton street.
downtown business

As Foosh debuts downtown, experts suggest retail needs focus to thrive

Streetwear institution Foosh is set to open its second location on downtown's 104 Street in November, a move that offered a recent gathering of leaders focused on spurring downtown retail with a hint of optimism.

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A photo of a person with long brown hair.
business downtown

Downtown Edmonton plan lacks Indigenous input: Métis entrepreneur

A Métis entrepreneur told the co-hosts of Episode 283 of Speaking Municipally that the authors of the Downtown Investment Plan did not adequately engage with Indigenous organizations.

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Someone looks out from an open kitchen.
business food

Connected Kitchen takes over old EPIC location with ambitions to support a tough industry

The Connected Kitchen Project has a new home in downtown Edmonton where it aims to create a landing pad for entrepreneurs in the gruelling hospitality industry by providing access to commercial kitchen space, and even mental health support.

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Two newspaper clippings from 1924 that detail the opening events for the Edmonton Museum of Art.
history arts

A moment in history: Oct. 25, 1924

On this day in 1924, the Edmonton Museum of Art opened its first exhibition.

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