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If 2016 was any indication, the future of urbanism in Edmonton looks bright. Vertical growth in the city has been palpable in recent years, with an ever-growing array of cranes dotting the skyline. This past year has produced some leading landmarks like Rogers Place, contemporary office towers like the Edmonton Tower and Enbridge Centre, and new highrise residences like Ultima. In transportation news, the Valley Line LRT officially broke ground. And next year promises to deliver just as much for SkyriseEdmonton to cover. As we amass our own personal new year's resolutions, here's a brief rundown of what development milestones Edmonton can expect in 2017.
Breakneck construction at the ICE District will continue to dominate the discussion. With two of its largest pieces completed, the focus shifts to the vertical assembly of JW Marriott and The Legends, Tower B, and the enormous Stantec Tower — slated to become the tallest building in Canada outside of Toronto. A central plaza will unite shoppers, hockey fans, and restaurant-goers within a world-class, mixed-use neighbourhood when the 25-acre development in the heart of the city completes.
Crews won't be wasting any time at the Stanley A. Milner Library, which is expected to begin its sweeping transformation in January. Another major civic improvement will come in the middle of the year when the new Walterdale Bridge finally opens for service, at which time the old bridge will be removed. That won't be the only enhancement to Edmonton's transportation infrastructure — the Mechanized River Valley Access project is finally slated for a fall delivery after experiencing multiple delays.
The second Fox Tower is estimated to complete the twin-tower development in 2017 while Encore Condominiums just begins its journey towards realization. Joining the fray will be the Symphony Tower shooting skyward from its deep crater. Edmonton's cultural capital will receive a big boost when the Royal Alberta Museum shows off its new downtown campus to the public. And big things are in store for The Quarters. The neglected neighbourhood has seen an influx of interest and public realm improvements in recent years. The December opening of the pedestrian-oriented Armature signals the public of its urban renewal, and an 80-storey skyscraper planned near the Shaw Conference Centre builds off of the City-led movement for change.
This is only a taste of what to expect in the new year. As always, you can find additional images and information about the above projects in the Database files linked below. To find out what other projects will be added to the cityscape in the near future, check out the Edmonton city page or visit our Forum. Want to get involved in the discussion or share your photos? Check out the associated Forum threads or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.
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