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^ That is one excellent idea @thommyjo -- there are few plants that are sustainable through the winter in above ground planters unless there is a specific effort made to protect root-zone material. There are some, however, and these could be the basis for a starting point that could then be added to with annuals for summer color. I made a list of these possibilities in my zone 3 + 4 thread makings for vertical planters for Old Strathcona -- https://edmonton.skyrisecities.com/...athcona-the-garneau-real-estate.30154/page-19

 

[IanO]

Time for a “adopt a planter” program from DECL maybe ?

It's been around for decades as I recall that with DECA back early 2000s.

 

[archited]

^ Then it is time to renew it with vigor.

 

[TAS]

Happy Holidays everyone!

 

[Wax]

I made inquiry to Coun Stevenson about planters along dt valley line that are dead as well as other planters near Corona Station etc.

Here is response:
"The planters along 102 avenue were installed as a part of the Valley Line Southeast project. Unfortunately, the plantings have not been successful due to the damage caused by social disorder. City staff are working on a viable planting scheme that would be more resilient for this location. For the planters along the LRT Entrance, the LRT team has received a quote by the Landscaping Services team and are just waiting for approval on these.

Unfortunately, the budget for tax levy funded flower programs have been discontinued as of 2025. In some cases where there is budget, beds may be converted to turf, shrub beds, tree planting areas, or perennial flower beds which take less work to care for than annual flower beds.

I also agree that having beautiful and vibrant community spaces is very important, and I hope we can revisit these budget lines at some point in the future to see if there are ways we can bring back the Annual Flower Program."

hanging plants be a partial solution for now

 

[Kosy123]

We just don't just have a spreadsheet, but a map visual too now

 

[johnnyboy]

We just don't just have a spreadsheet, but a map visual too now

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As someone who is terrible with addresses, this is greatly appreciated!!

 

[Markyeg]

We just don't just have a spreadsheet, but a map visual too now

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Great map. Just one small note. Ice Distrit Phase 1 (#15) should be at 102/106 ave.

 

[thommyjo]

A great video about the rise of Manchester after many years of decline. Some cool learnings in here around how they revitalized their downtown.

 

[Kosy123]

Great map. Just one small note. Ice Distrit Phase 1 (#15) should be at 102/106 ave.

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Damn it I knew I missed something haha. Oh well, that’s changing for next year’s map