Platinum107
Senior Member
I hope that the market is able to fair fine through covid and is able to start growing more and more! Love that place.
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Downtown Farmers Market
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Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
I haven't been in there for awhile, has more been developed on the second floor yet?
IanO
Superstar
Somewhat, but not built-out as originally envisioned for a variety of reasons.
IanO
Superstar
Special opening on the 23rd for those needing anything last minute.
TAS
Senior Member
I really wanted to like this a lot, and it's still ok, but something seems missing in terms of the vibe there compared to other markets I've been to in other cities including the one in Strathcona.
The outdoor market on 104 street was such a nice experience.
That said, in the new dt market I do like seeing some of the artists and their work nicely displayed and staged with all the space. I wouldn't minding seeing that market space transition to more of an artist's market and then bring back the the outdoor market to 104st.
IanO
Superstar
It most certainly is still in 'build or re-build' mode and will take another 3-5 to do that, especially outside.
It needs 10-20 more quality vendors and a few more complimentary stores nearby for people to enjoy to really get going, but it does the job for us most weekends.
It needs 10-20 more quality vendors and a few more complimentary stores nearby for people to enjoy to really get going, but it does the job for us most weekends.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
I think too a bit more signage is needed. Also the originally proposed additions/changes to the building exterior would help.
ION
Active Member
Al fresco is very in this year... Maybe an outdoor version on some days MIGHT just be the best way to juice sales during this time of uncertainty. Even in my local stores I am finding the weirdest items still sold out or in limited quantities so definitely anything that helps counter food insecurity on ANY scale is a good thing...
Clearshades
Senior Member
Are we still searching for a permanent FM?
IanO
Superstar
Huh?
Was there last weekend and it was reasonably busy given restrictions and has most everything that you need.
Add 40-50 stalls outside and it begins to bet back to its former glory stall-wise.
The bigger challenge is the overall atmosphere and experience.
Was there last weekend and it was reasonably busy given restrictions and has most everything that you need.
Add 40-50 stalls outside and it begins to bet back to its former glory stall-wise.
The bigger challenge is the overall atmosphere and experience.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
This location is as far as I know the permanent location. I haven't been to the market for a while so I don't know how the second floor is but from what I remember it still needed more vendors.
IanO
Superstar
It's coming along; they are in the build period.
IanO
Superstar
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itom987
Active Member
I wonder why we don't make metal panels like the ones on the ceiling above anymore.
archited
Senior Member
^^^^ many companies do make those panels -- https://www.americantinceilings.com...MIlKLh0s7E7gIVwRrnCh0XaQDQEAAYASAAEgJOy_D_BwE -- https://www.metalceilingexpress.com/metal-ceiling-tiles/patterns
...for example.
...for example.