Downtown

[IanO]

The Summit on the City: Recovering Canada’s Downtowns
As we emerge from the most acute global challenge in a generation, Canada’s largest and most economically significant downtowns have been irrevocably changes.

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The Summit on the City – Canadian Urban Institute

canurb.org

 

[Greenspace]

Fascinating account of 'The Hill' and the Downtown LGBTQS+ scene by Darrin Hagen for ECAMP:

THE HILL: The Secret Edge of Downtown

MacDonald Drive has overlooked the river valley from Edmonton’s earliest incarnation, marking the south edge of downtown, a steep bank …

citymuseumedmonton.ca

 

[TAS]

I see the former Kunitz Shoes space on Jasper Ave is now leased. I'm thinking a fast food place is more likely than retail.

In the same building, Procura is listing office space available starting a $1/sq. ft.

 

[IanO]

I believe it is a sit-down joint and for some reason I recall Middle-Eastern?

 

[IanO]

A school in a condo? Yup

Redirecting

 

[McEdmonton]

A school in a condo? Yup

Redirecting

Wow that's awesome. Hopefully we get something like that in Edmonton sometime. Maybe Ice District would be a good fit?

 

[ChazYEG]

Wow that's awesome. Hopefully we get something like that in Edmonton sometime. Maybe Ice District would be a good fit?

Would I love it? YES!
Do I believe it will happen in our lifetimes? Nope =(

 

[Platinum107]

Would I love it? YES!
Do I believe it will happen in our lifetimes? Nope =(

U never know man... the world be changin' in mysterious ways never seen before. Might happen sooner than we think!

 

[Omega Prime]

With the way things are going for downtowns, I don't see it taking a lifetime to get a school in a space like that. There's going to have to be some serious outside-the-box thinking to get people to invest time and lifestyle into the core. Schools are definitely one of them to attract young professionals and families.

Once it's been proven in Canada somewhere, there is probably impetus to try it elsewhere. Someone just has to do it first

 

[IanO]

Keep in mind that we have had a variety of schools Downtown including McKay Avenue, Centre High etc.

 

[Omega Prime]

Isn't Centre High an upgrading institution? I don't think it's a 'normal' high school?

McKay School is a museum. Hasn't been a school since 1983.

Still not sure I see a public K-6 option south of 107 Ave in the immediate vicinity other than Oliver?

 

[IanO]

Semantics.

Point being that we have had schools here in the past/currently and could see them return with the right demand.

Oliver, Riverdale are closest.

 

[Omega Prime]

But its not semantics when, among other things, one of the schools you listed is literally not a school. That's a pretty marked departure than just 'semantics'.

The rest are not K-12 schools in the same way we are thinking about the new school approach in the Toronto condo.

Similar schools to the one's you are arguing for exist in Toronto as well. Doesn't mean the school project isn't needed.

 

[IanO]

Centre High is for all intents and purposes a school.

McKay demonstrates that we had one and could have another in the future.

Oliver needs to be maintained and better supported to ensure its viability going forward.

Jr.High options are just north and High School has a direct LRT connect to Vic.

 

[IanO]

STEPHEN AVE - The Warehouse Group

warehousegroup.ca

Reference ID: Job No 421078195-002
Description: To install (2) Fascia On-Premises Sign(s) (EL FURMITURE)
Location: 10745 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Plan NB Blk 7 Lot 42
Applicant: U-SEE SIGNS / SUN SIGNS
Status: Intake Review
Create Date: 1/21/2022 2:12:00 PM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN