As SkyriseEdmonton's catalogue of news, Databases and Forum threads continues to pile up, it can sometimes be a challenge to keep on top of the onslaught of information. To determine what projects are resonating with our readers, we've decided to export a popular monthly feature from our sister site UrbanToronto.ca: Topping Off. To recap Edmonton's busy 2017, we round up the year's hottest stories, projects and Forum discussions.

Our Top Ten News Stories

1. SKY Residences Coming to ICE District's Stantec Tower

SKY Residences at Stantec Tower, image via ICE District Properties

ICE District Properties' launch of a website and additional details for Stantec Tower's residential floors, branded SKY Residences, earned it the top spot of 2017. An enlightening look at Edmonton's Law Courts building earned enough page views for the second position.

2. Edmonton Law Courts a Fine Example of Brutalist Architecture 

3. What the Iconic CN Tower Replaced

4. Five Landmark Sculptures Coming to Capital Boulevard

5. The History of Edmonton's First Skyscraper

6. Valley Line LRT Named One of Canada's Top Infrastructure Projects

7. Getting to Know Edmonton Transit Manager Eddie Robar

8. The Neoclassical Edmonton Public Library and its Towering Replacement

9. A Look Back at Edmonton's First Post Office

10. Looking Back at the Old Tegler Block in Downtown Edmonton

Our Top Ten Database Files

1. ICE District Tower B

ICE District Tower B construction, image by Forum contributor Daveography

Despite being in its construction infancy, ICE District Tower B was the most popular Database in 2017. The Stantec Tower, set to become Edmonton's tallest building, placed not far behind.

2. Stantec Tower

3. The Quarters Hotel and Residences

4. JW Marriott and The Legends Private Residences

5. Encore Tower

6. Emerald Tower

7. Valley Line LRT

8. Fox Towers

9. Fairmont Tower

10. Symphony Tower

Our Top Ten Forum Threads

1. JW Marriott and The Legends Private Residences

JW Marriott construction, image by Forum contributor Jarodsc17

The ICE District tower eclipsed Manulife Place and the EPCOR Tower in the fall to become Edmonton's tallest building, and now crowns the list of most popular Forum threads. Constant photo updates of the Stantec Tower also had members coming back for more.

2. Stantec Tower

3. Encore Tower

4. The Quarters Hotel and Residences

5. Symphony Tower

6. ICE District Tower B

7. Scotia Place Reclad

8. Fox Towers

9. Big YEGdea: Reimagine Government Transit Centre

10. Enbridge Centre