Alex Decoteau Park

[archited]

I can see the possibility for a moderne game of hop-scotch.

 

[IanO]

Better than a blank wall, but such a missed opportunity to what was originally proposed or the second idea of a Jason Carter. Alas.

 

[thommyjo]

Better than a blank wall, but such a missed opportunity to what was originally proposed or the second idea of a Jason Carter. Alas.
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What was originally proposed?

 

[IanO]

I thought that I had kept a copy of both the original work and the mockup of Jason's.

1. Very urban, graffiti like
2. The idea was to have a coyote overlooking the downtown and river valley

 

[IanO]

A blast from the past! Apparently I was thinking of Alex Decoteau Park back in 2004.

 

[MCXavierL]

Major Development Permit

To construct washroom facilities, accessory to a Public Park (Alex Decoteau Park), reference dev. pre-application meeting #443016672-001.

10204 - 105 STREET NW

 

[Avenuer]

Major Development Permit

To construct washroom facilities, accessory to a Public Park (Alex Decoteau Park), reference dev. pre-application meeting #443016672-001.

10204 - 105 STREET NW

These will be permanent, modular washroom facilities with 2-3 universal self-contained washrooms (of which one will be barrier-free) and a room for the attendant's cleaning supplies.

 

[Gronk!]

Please tell me they'll be filling in those gaps in the sidewalk

 

[IanO]

These will be permanent, modular washroom facilities with 2-3 universal self-contained washrooms (of which one will be barrier-free) and a room for the attendant's cleaning supplies.

I am curious to see how these are integrated/monitored/maintained/work here, for the general experience is that these end up being misused, a magnet for disorder and could push others away from the area.

 

[Avenuer]

Please tell me they'll be filling in those gaps in the sidewalk

Which gaps, the grass strips?

 

[Gronk!]

These gaps:

Can one of you downtown boosters explain why there's these muddy gaps in the sidewalks of this park?

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[Avenuer]

These gaps:

Oh yes, the gaps that look good from the air and on a site plan, but are impractical in day-to-day use.

 

[Gronk!]

Correct. So my unanswered question remains:

Please tell me they'll be filling in those gaps in the sidewalk

 

[IanO]

Finally found that original mural concept by an indigenous youth artist.

 

[Gronk!]

Can one of you downtown boosters explain why there's these muddy gaps in the sidewalks of this park?

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Any updates on these gaps in the sidewalks?
I've heard nothing but crickets from you downtown booster types. And I haven't walked through this park since last year.