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Project Update - December 2021​

Neighbourhood Renewal work is complete for 2021 in Strathcona Back Street.

2021 Work Completed​

• Reconstructing the alley with a concrete surface
• Transforming 2 existing lots into plaza spaces with paving stones
• Adding new trees and low impact development facilities in partnership with EPCOR to improve drainage
• Constructing 3 parallel parking stalls along 83 Avenue
• Increasing lighting along the back street

The project also includes community partner funded elements that help beautify the space. Thank you to the Old Strathcona Business Association, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market and Old Strathcona Youth Society who contributed to partner funding in 2021.

Future Work​

(as fundraising allows)

• Lighting to improve the look and feel of the area including hanging lights above the plaza spaces
• Centralized waste disposal for properties in the area
• Entrance features
• Custom bench seating
• Other artistic elements

Thank you for your understanding and patience as the City completed renewal work in this exciting new space!

 

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Alley-oooh! Edmonton's efforts to create plaza paying off for Old Strathcona businesses, residents

A City of Edmonton effort six years in the making to inject life into an Old Strathcona alley is taking root.

edmonton.ctvnews.ca