Why spend much on something that will be stolen or vandalized. Downtown is in desperate need of more law enforcement. You can have all the green space and destination frontages in the world, but people aren't going to go hangout for the evening where they don't feel safe walking down the street at night.
Don’t think they look bargain bin at all….but the look they’re going for ala Gila River in Glendale. We’re not the desert, we can’t “do” outside deserty things like this. I wish we could but we can’t…in addition, we really don’t know how to treat nice things. Pretty sure they’ll be vandalized, stolen or just the sh*t kicked out of them. Or even walking in Old Town Scottsdale….Gawd I miss walking the streets, the patio, happy hour lifestyle there is so dam attractive! Go bar hopping, tequila shot here, ice cold Cerveza there….fresh guacamole…sorry I digress
I think it needs several destination spots that cannot be had elsewhere. Canadian Brewhouse is not one of them nor is another bar or restaurant. I think what ever draw tenant it is - has to generate traffic during the day and evening to be profitable. Thinking outside the box it could be: an Ikea like the one in downtown Toronto (https://retail-insider.com/retail-i...-urban-format-concept-store-downtown-toronto/) "The Ikea small-format stores include three concepts that range in size from slightly more than 5,000 square feet to more than 50,000 square feet. A store in Manhattan, which spans about 5,400 square feet, focuses primarily on services.". Or an Amazon Books Store. Perhaps an urban hardware store like this (https://www.inc.com/tom-foster/the-whole-foods-of-home-improvement.html). What ever goes in needs a stream of traffic to compliment the other retail in Ice District.
What's with the giant ICE DISTRICT sign? Like, are we going to forget where we are if we don't smack into it while walking and looking at our smartphone?
The project has a total 46 trees planned, untilTrees are a start I guess.
"So far, the plaza has 14 trees but the plan is to put in six more when the project is completed. The perimeter — from 103 Avenue to 104 Avenue — will have an additional 26 trees. In total, the project will have 46 trees."
'Epicentre of energy': Ice District Public Plaza getting fireplace, final touches
The finishing touches are coming together for Edmonton’s Ice District Public Plaza, with more seating, a working outdoor fireplace and dozen of trees slated for the…edmontonjournal.com
A larger variety of plants would be nice though, I agree that planters would spruce things up even more.
Hello, I’m not exactly knew here ive been reading the forums for months and closer to a year. The sign is meant to be a trendy spot to take pictures and post on your Instagram. This is something the city really needs. Similar to the Toronto sign in Toronto. Taking pictures and posting it will hopefully get people to ask where that location is and it’ll get talked about more in and out of the city. That’s the goal at least. It all depends on how aesthetically pleasing the plaza is once it’s finished. I think they’re doing a pretty good job so far IMO. Hope I was helpful.
Thank you but I think I prefer popping in randomly and confusing everyone.
Awww geez! I always thought that the intake duct was the makings of a water fountain? Why would they put an air intake underneath of their corporate logo?
