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Old Strathcona / Whyte Avenue

constance_chlore said:
Do Edmontonians have notably better teeth than people in other cities?
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I know you are joking but yes.
adanews.ada.org

A tale of two cities finds that community water fluoridation prevents caries

The prevalence of caries in the primary dentition of children was significantly higher in Calgary, Canada, without fluoridated water, than in Edmonton, where the water is still fluoridated, according to a study published by the journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
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Avenuer said:
Wow, it seems like they weren't even open that long either. Hopefully Brad's restaurant in McCauley can do well - not sure what else he has on the go since Culina2Go at OEX is also closed now.
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Just checked their website, doesn't sound permanent by how it's worded?

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A survey to complete please from a few groups advocating for the public investment that Whyte Avenue deserves, from 109 St to 83 St.

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Prioritize Whyte Ave

Advocating for the public investment that Whyte Avenue deserves, from 109 St to 83 St Hi! We’re a coalition of community groups passionate about Whyte Avenue and its history as a key economic and cultural corridor. We’re coming together to advocate for capital investments in public spaces along...
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More details to come.

 
The city has already killed other vibrant retail areas in the city with its "investment" (aka never ending construction, obstacles and disruption). Whyte Ave has done well over the years without too much help from them.

Maybe sometimes it is best not to mess with things too much. Really I would prefer if they mostly just left it alone. Probably so to would most taxpayers.
 
David A said:
The city has already killed other vibrant retail areas in the city with its "investment" (aka never ending construction, obstacles and disruption).
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Funny you say that - as that's the point of this initiative.

Right now, the City might fund BRT in the next few years, but does not plan on funding public realm improvements until the 2030s. We're worried that by splitting these into two projects over the coming decade, construction impacts along Whyte Avenue will be never-ending.

The City of Edmonton should be learning from its mistakes and trying to focus construction/renewal into tighter timelines. By merging these into one project, impacts on local businesses and festivals can be more time-limited and we can get closer to a renewed corridor sooner.
 
TAS said:
Funny you say that - as that's the point of this initiative.

Right now, the City might fund BRT in the next few years, but does not plan on funding public realm improvements until the 2030s. We're worried that by splitting these into two projects over the coming decade, construction impacts along Whyte Avenue will be never-ending.

The City of Edmonton should be learning from its mistakes and trying to focus construction/renewal into tighter timelines. By merging these into one project, impacts on local businesses and festivals can be more time-limited and we can get closer to a renewed corridor sooner.
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I would also like to add that some public real improvements on Whyte Ave are long overdue, and several businesses along the area have spoken in favour of it, especially better/wider sidewalks to allow for more permanent and better patios.
 
I suspect there may not be as much support by businesses there when they realize the already limited parking in this area will be come more limited or the already busy road will become more congested.

It is lovely to have wider sidewalks in theory, but probably more workable in an area with not as many constraints.
 
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