it is my past understanding that compared to some other cities across Western North America, Edmonton has historically had a comparatively large cohort of renters. Not a judgement, just a statement.
Don't forget that renting can be an optimal choice for some. It's not a dead-end. For many, it...
If I was faced with having to relocate to Alberta, it would only be Calgary. As one raised in Edmonton, I don't like saying that but it's the honest truth, and for many of the reasons expressed recently in this thread.
Railtown is suburban development pure and simple. And that's where it should have been dumped, on the same dumpsite as Century Gardens or whatever the Heritage Mall lands have devolved further into.