ChazYEG
Senior Member
It does feel like the food court has more open businesses than last time I was there, which is interesting...
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David A
Senior Member
It is not a commercial building trying hard to attract shoppers or impress customers, so it doesn't need to look as current as long as it is well maintained.
However, trends go in cycles, so maybe in a decade or so this look will be more fashionable again and the more recently renovated buildings will be the ones that look dated.
Gronk!
Senior Member
105 St north of Jasper Ave - apparently this is a furniture store
Gus Haynes
Active Member
I actually find it stunning that it's as full of businesses as it is.
As an aside, I know a guy who raves about the breakfast at Picklewich. Never tried it myself, though.
TAS
Senior Member
104st in front of Dialogue - street closed to traffic for Stollery fundraiser.
What are they thinking planning such a closure at same time as Wellington Bridge, LRT and Jasper Ave construction!
Looked good.
What are they thinking planning such a closure at same time as Wellington Bridge, LRT and Jasper Ave construction!
Looked good.
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David A
Senior Member
Interesting, this would be the third new furniture store downtown in the last year, so a bit of a revival. It doesn't quite replace the Bay and Structube which had some lower prices, but I would say this is a good sign of retail coming back more downtown.
IanO
Superstar
It's part of the DBA retail subsidy program and while it's nice to see, I've yet to see it very active or open to be honest with you.
B&B Italia by Le Belle Arti
10130 105 st NW Unit 101
Edmonton, AB
T5J1C9
587.635.2665
To make an appointment please email info@lebellearti.com
TEMPORARY HOURS
TUE/WED/FRI – 10 AM – 2:30 PM
THU 10 AM – 12 PM
SAT- by appointment
SUN/MON – Closed
Gus Haynes
Active Member
Oof. Between that and the Good Goods fiasco, I have some serious doubts about how wisely the DBA dispenses its money.
IanO
Superstar
It's nice to see it located in the core, but what's the point if you cannot walk in on a Saturday after the market/coffee or post work with your partner to pick something out?
johnnyboy
Active Member
Oof is right. And yet we're all supposed to take their word then on how the city should dispense theirs.
kcantor
Senior Member
Interesting how more of that might have retained the Tegler and the courthouse and the Carnegie library and the Bank of Montreal Building (both of them), the downtown CN station, the downtown CP station, the original Imperial Bank building, the Artery, the legislature's Annex and scores of others (many of which led to the construction of Canada Place and the Convention Center...).
Give it time and it will easily move from "dated" to "historic" and this will be enhanced by the fact it is predominantly open to the public.
SarcasticMarmot
Active Member
I actually really love Canada Place. With the extra security at City Hall it's one of our few truly accessible public buildings now. And the pink is such a refreshing bit of color in a city built using only greyscale and beige.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
B&B Italia - not a restaurant, sells furniture
El Furniture Warehouse - doesn't sell furniture, is a restaurant
I think they got something mixed up.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
Edmonton Downtown Business Association announces its new leader
The Edmonton Downtown Business Association is thrilled to announce that James Robinson has been hired as Executive Director of the organization. James will replace Puneeta McBryan who led the EDBA for five years.
James brings 28 years of experience in place management of commercial districts, beginning in Toronto when he founded Toronto’s flagship Business Improvement Area on that city’s most famous street – Yonge Street. He established the organization, secured the funding of 2,000 businesses and property owners and built a strong team which brought remarkable transformation to the area and its businesses.
He then took his talents to England where he worked at the Heart of London Business Alliance leading the organization’s advocacy agenda, policy consultation responses, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
Most recently, James was with the City of Edmonton as the Corporate BIA Infrastructure specialist. In this role, he worked across the City corporation in aligning strategies and tactics to meet the infrastructure and operational needs of the City’s 13 Business Improvement Area partners. Put simply, he embodies the value of partnerships between the business community and the City of Edmonton in bringing about positive change.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association we are thrilled to welcome James Robinson to the team,” said Mark Anderson, chair of the EDBA’s Board of Directors. “James was a standout applicant having dedicated his entire career to downtowns and Business Improvement Areas. His wealth of knowledge and track record in improving the vitality of city centres will be an incredible asset for the EDBA and Edmonton’s downtown.”
James will join the EDBA on Monday, Oct. 20.
The EDBA is incredibly thankful to Puneeta McBryan for all her work over the last five years. She has shown great dedication and passion during her time as leader; she created lasting relationships and impact, advocated tirelessly for member businesses and downtown issues, and led the launch and implementation of many valuable programs, including Core Patrol which has been integral in improving safety and security downtown.
The Edmonton Downtown Business Association is thrilled to announce that James Robinson has been hired as Executive Director of the organization. James will replace Puneeta McBryan who led the EDBA for five years.
James brings 28 years of experience in place management of commercial districts, beginning in Toronto when he founded Toronto’s flagship Business Improvement Area on that city’s most famous street – Yonge Street. He established the organization, secured the funding of 2,000 businesses and property owners and built a strong team which brought remarkable transformation to the area and its businesses.
He then took his talents to England where he worked at the Heart of London Business Alliance leading the organization’s advocacy agenda, policy consultation responses, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
Most recently, James was with the City of Edmonton as the Corporate BIA Infrastructure specialist. In this role, he worked across the City corporation in aligning strategies and tactics to meet the infrastructure and operational needs of the City’s 13 Business Improvement Area partners. Put simply, he embodies the value of partnerships between the business community and the City of Edmonton in bringing about positive change.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association we are thrilled to welcome James Robinson to the team,” said Mark Anderson, chair of the EDBA’s Board of Directors. “James was a standout applicant having dedicated his entire career to downtowns and Business Improvement Areas. His wealth of knowledge and track record in improving the vitality of city centres will be an incredible asset for the EDBA and Edmonton’s downtown.”
James will join the EDBA on Monday, Oct. 20.
The EDBA is incredibly thankful to Puneeta McBryan for all her work over the last five years. She has shown great dedication and passion during her time as leader; she created lasting relationships and impact, advocated tirelessly for member businesses and downtown issues, and led the launch and implementation of many valuable programs, including Core Patrol which has been integral in improving safety and security downtown.
IanO
Superstar
Great to see James stepping into this important role.
I've worked with him in the past and he is organized, now really connected internally at the City and knows the BIA business better than almost anyone.
He should be able to navigate things really efficiently for the EDBA and has a focus on operations and maintenance issues.
A huge note of thanks to Puneeta for all of the work she has done at a very challenging time for the Downtown.
Onwards and upwards.
I've worked with him in the past and he is organized, now really connected internally at the City and knows the BIA business better than almost anyone.
He should be able to navigate things really efficiently for the EDBA and has a focus on operations and maintenance issues.
A huge note of thanks to Puneeta for all of the work she has done at a very challenging time for the Downtown.
Onwards and upwards.