dunno
Active Member
The point is that something like the Portage Place redevelopment, if copy-pasted to Edmonton @ City Centre, would work as a beneficial improvement for the area, because of the existing conditions in both cities' downtowns. You pointed out one political difference - yes a big one - but it's the only major difference in this particular case. I wouldn't discount the province aiding in the financing of a similar project here, considering they've already thrown money at increased security measures, but I'm not holding my breath. Still doesn't mean something like that redevelopment couldn't happen in Edmonton, just the specifics of how it comes to fruition may be different.
Frankly, I don't get why you're so against Edmonton looking at what other cities are doing and being inspired by it. Purely unique, made-in-Edmonton solutions that come from nowhere but this region isn't very realistic for everything. Everything references and influences other things; it's hard to make something truly original, and seeking what other cities, like Calgary and Winnipeg, with many similarities in different regards to Edmonton, are doing, isn't a bad idea. They offer realistic ideas that could be tweaked to fit the Edmonton context. But also, there's nothing wrong with being inspired by completely different places either, if warranted. There's things Edmonton could learn from Medellin and Christchurch and Sapporo too.
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