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Idea to turn 102 Avenue over to pedestrians has long pedigree
Making 102 Avenue a pedestrian corridor, which city council narrowly voted to do last week amid significant opposition, is not a new idea — city planners saw the potential at least as far back as 1988.
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A moment in history: June 15, 1914
On this day 108 years ago, the newly renovated Hotel Cecil was advertising itself as an inviting spot for "Edmonton's particular people" on the city's west end.
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A moment in history: June 1, 1967
On this day 55 years ago, the McDougall Memorial Church was deemed one of downtown's rare historic buildings worth protecting.
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Now's the time to weigh in on Warehouse Park design
The city is seeking input on the design of Warehouse Park, and Speaking Municipally's co-hosts happily obliged in Episode 177 of the podcast.
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Downtown Dining Week returns as workers come back to the core
Downtown Dining Week, an annual event organized by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association (EDBA), returns as more staff are expected to resume working in offices.
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Downtown workers would like cheaper parking, but consider the costs, says planner
A survey for the Edmonton Downtown Business Association found that 60% of workers view the availability of discounted parking as a factor that would increase the likelihood of them choosing to return to work downtown. But while discounting parking or making it free may seem like an attractive solution to reinvigorate the heart of the city, it's not that simple, explained urban planner Neal LaMontagne.
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A moment in history: March 2, 1906
On this day 116 years ago, the city's postal workers were calling for a bit more room. The desire for a bigger post office was enough to draw Canada's post office inspector, A.W. Cairns, to tour the city, and led to the construction of an impressive building.
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Home-security entrepreneur buys Union Bank Inn and three other notable buildings
The Union Bank Inn has been sold to a local entrepreneur who is hoping to revitalize and bring new energy to the historic building, which has been a fixture on Jasper Avenue since 1911.
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A moment in history: Feb. 23, 1962
On this day 60 years ago, the Empire Block was falling to the wrecking ball, making way for the 12-storey Empire Building that would take its place on the corner of Jasper Avenue and 101 Street.
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