Downtown

Recent stories about downtown


A newspaper clipping of a rendering of the Alberta College building, with a caption that starts "Proposed $1,000,000 college"
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A moment in history: Sept. 27, 1958

On this day 65 years ago, one of Alberta's oldest private colleges was planning a major expansion to deal with rising enrolment.

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Court case complicates parking-lot permit pickle

As absurd as it might seem that 90% of Edmonton's downtown surface parking lots lack permits, a 2009 court ruling might make it difficult for the city to pursue enforcement.

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Vehicles parked in a gravel surface parking lot with towers in the background
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On the agenda: Surface parking lots, Metro Line to Blatchford, and funding transit growth

This week, community and public services committee meets on Sept. 18, urban planning committee meets on Sept. 19, executive committee meets on Sept. 20, and audit committee meets on Sept. 22.

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A newspaper clipping of a story with the headline "Rat Said Seen Near City's Heart"
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A moment in history: Sept. 13, 1954

On this day 69 years ago, someone saw a rat in downtown Edmonton. Police were dispatched to track down the rogue rodent near 109 Street and Jasper Ave, but came up empty-handed.

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Rosaly DeVenz stands inside the rebuilt Italian Bakery, with tables and chairs stacked beside her and shelves behind
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Italian Bakery returns to its roots with rebuilt store in Chinatown

The Italian Bakery is finally ready to re-open in Chinatown with a brand-new building.

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Co-owner Hifa Maleki and general manager Mehraz Soltani in front of the bar at El Jardin
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Group behind El Jardin and El Corazon has string of restaurants in mind

The owners of the recently launched El Jardin have big plans to open several more restaurants in Edmonton.

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A crowd gathers in an alley behind the China Marble Restaurant in Edmonton's Chinatown as the sun goes down.
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Chinatown event succeeds with simplicity, organizers say

Organizers of Chinatown After Dark say its success demonstrates how low-cost community events can be effective in bringing vibrancy to a neighbourhood.

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Rendering of the inside of a proposed pedway with signage on the ceiling indicating Street Level Access to the left, the Royal Alberta Museum to the right, and Station Lands straight ahead
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Calls for public engagement: Pedways, streetscapes, and secondary suites

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including downtown revitalization projects in Edmonton as well as housing and tourism in Strathcona County.

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Portraits of Jason Svixay and Stephen Raitz beside a slide that reads "Downtown Pedestrianization Preliminary Survey Results" over a map of downtown that shows roadways of various thicknesses.
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Advocacy groups collaborate on downtown pedestrianization

After being on opposite sides of the debate on whether to close 102 Avenue to traffic, two Edmonton advocacy groups are working together to look at ways to improve walkability in the downtown core.

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