Downtown
Recent stories about downtown
A moment in history: Jan. 10, 1916
On this day in 1916, one of Edmonton's most storied hotels was hosting an orchestral performance.
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Year in review: Service providers, Chinatown, affordable housing
In 2024, Taproot reported on several stories that continued to evolve after we published them. Here are some updates.
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A moment in history: Dec. 20, 1946
On this day in 1946, a funeral was held in the Freemason Lodge downtown.
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Sohi reflects on housing emergency declaration, downtown investment
In a year-end interview with Taproot, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said council's declaration of a housing and houselessness emergency in January led to real change, despite provincial criticism at the time that it was performative.
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A moment in history: Dec. 13, 1945
On this day in 1945, one of Edmonton's oddest downtown office buildings was sold.
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Calls for public engagement: 104 Street Entertainment District, BIAs, Wîhkwêntôwin
Here are opportunities to inform municipal planning on neighbourhood renewal, business, entertainment, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.
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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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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 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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