Downtown
Recent stories about downtown

A moment in history: March 22, 1962
On this day 61 years ago, a New York company was pitching a massive development plan with promises of revitalizing Edmonton's downtown core.
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On the agenda: Transit safety, community revitalization levies, and the Edmonton Research Park
This week, community and public services committee will meet on March 20, urban planning committee meets on March 21, and executive committee will meet on March 22. Recruitment for various boards and committees continues with a non-regular meeting of community and public services committee on March 24.
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Podcast examines meaning of flip-flop on pedestrian corridor
Episode 210 of Speaking Municipally goes deep into city council's decision to reopen a downtown stretch of 102 Avenue to vehicle traffic despite asking administration eight months ago for a bylaw to close it to cars.
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On the agenda: Core services, 102 Avenue, and a $31M pedway
This week, there's a public hearing on Feb. 21, a city council meeting on Feb. 22 with a continuation scheduled for Feb. 24, and a private meeting of the committee that evaluates the performance of the city manager and city auditor on Feb. 23. Here are some of the key items on the agenda.
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Podcast scrutinizes plan to deploy sheriffs downtown
Episode 207 of Speaking Municipally takes a closer look at the province's plan to deploy 12 sheriffs to downtown Edmonton, billed as an effort to "help deter and respond to crime and social disorder."
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A moment in history: Feb. 1, 1982
On this day 41 years ago, the city was split on the future of one of Edmonton's most storied downtown buildings.
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A moment in history: Jan. 18, 1913
On this day 110 years ago, people were still searching for survivors after one of the city's worst fires.
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Chinatown Dining Week returns with inflation-friendly deals
Chinatown Dining Week is back for the sixth year in row, featuring 15 food businesses in Edmonton's Chinatown area from Jan. 26 to Feb. 5.
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Work Nicer opens second Edmonton location at Mercer Warehouse
Work Nicer's second Edmonton location is now open inside the historic Mercer Warehouse on 104 Street downtown.
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