Urban living in Edmonton - Page 11

mintzilla · #**201** Posted **Apr 19, 2018, 4:29 AM**

Good news Ian. Do you know if that render is just that a render or will the real park have those features. I am a bit worried a park like that would skew too young and would leave kids lets day 7-11 without options.

Also what about a cheap little hill that could be used as a toboggan site in winter for smaller 3-6 kids.

Also this was a crowd funded project correct? Seems pretty successful of a campaign. Like the bridge light campaign. We should do more for smaller items like these.

Coldrsx · #**202** Posted **Apr 19, 2018, 2:01 PM**

It will be close to this, but not identical. The park is skewed to younger ones, but should be fun for many.

The hills might be fun for the very little ones. We have a similar hill outside of our office that the daycares use.

It was a now Sergeant with EPS who suggested it and how to get more normalized use at more times of the day. The EPF, DBA, DECL, EPSB, ECF, City of Edmonton, MacLab, Langham among others partnered and donated to it along with multiple other smaller public donations and a rather large final one from a local organization whom I will let announce soon enough.

Coldrsx · #**203** Posted **May 1, 2018, 3:32 AM**

Great to hear that the French Immersion enrolment requirement was met for Oliver School Kindergarten!!!

Coldrsx · #**204** Posted **May 5, 2018, 3:58 PM**

Working towards a more child-friendly Edmonton.

http://edmontonjournal.com/news/loca...child-friendly

Black Star · #**205** Posted **May 5, 2018, 4:12 PM**

With a can of paint, kids could play hopscotch on an LRT platform.

Unreal lol......

Actually really irresponsible to say this and suggest this!

Last thing I want my kid or any kid doing on a LRT (platform) Is playing and jumping around lol.

Coldrsx · #**206** Posted **May 7, 2018, 2:40 PM**

THURSDAY MAY 10TH

URBAN KIDS; THE CHILD IN THE CITY
Walk Leaders: Beckie Boutilier and Ian Smith
Date & Time: Thursday, May 10, Noon 1 hour walk (approx 2km)
Starting location: City Hall – #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Meet on the south side of City Hall beside the fountain.
Description:
When people think of downtowns and urban centers, children are not usually the first topic to come to mind. Join Child Friendly Edmonton as we explore downtown Edmonton with children in mind. Sidewalks, parks and event venues for the whole family are just a few of the spaces and places that will be visited. Walk will be fully accessible; children and families with strollers are welcome

Coldrsx · #**207** Posted **May 21, 2018, 10:29 PM**

Nope, not possible

@ianoyeg

Coldrsx · #**208** Posted **Jun 12, 2018, 8:31 PM**

Edmonton encourages child friendly businesses
June 12, 2018

Media and the public are invited to attend the launch event for Child Friendly Edmonton’s Business Recognition program. The program promotes and encourages businesses to be more intentionally welcoming to children and their families.

Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Time: Noon
Location: City Room, City Hall

City Councillors Bev Esslinger and Aaron Paquette will bring greetings on behalf of the City along with Ian O’Donnell, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association.

For more information:
edmonton.ca/childfriendlybusiness

Media contact:
Francis Asuncion
Communications Advisor
Citizen Services
780-423-4890

Coldrsx · #**209** Posted **Jun 13, 2018, 7:27 PM**

Child Friendly Edmonton launches recognition program for businesses

June 13, 2018

Edmonton businesses can now sign up through Child Friendly Edmonton to be recognized as a welcoming space for children and their families.

The Child Friendly Business Recognition Program encourages businesses to be intentionally welcoming to children, families and caregivers through the program’s “Triple A” categories: attitude, amenities and activities.

“We want to share this new program with the city and highlight the current successes of local businesses who have become more child-friendly,” said Councillor Bev Esslinger. “With more than 20 per cent of the population being under 18, it’s very important that kids feel welcomed and included in their city.”

There are a number of simple improvements businesses can make to become more child-friendly, including providing appropriate seating for children, activity/colouring sheets and washrooms that can be used by all genders.

Councillors Bev Esslinger and Aaron Paquette were on hand to help launch the program, which is now accepting applications for the growing list of over 30 child-friendly businesses in Edmonton.

“Our vision is to create a vibrant, safe and welcoming city for all children and families,” said Councillor Aaron Paquette. “When more spaces become available for them to be included and contribute, their sense of ownership, pride and voice in their community grows.”

The Downtown Business Association shared its support of the program, encouraging members to explore ways to be more welcoming to families, such as posting hours where children are welcome.

“The Downtown Business Association has been working hard to ensure that we continue to make downtown more inclusive, eclectic and inviting,” said Ian O’Donnell, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association. “We want to improve the family-friendly nature of downtown and continue to work with our member businesses towards a downtown for everyone.”

Parents can also nominate and share feedback on businesses through social media using the hashtag #ChildFriendlyYEG.

For more information:
edmonton.ca/childfriendlybusiness

Media contact:
Francis Asuncion
Communications Advisor
Citizen Services
780-423-4890

SpongeG · #**210** Posted **Jun 13, 2018, 9:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Nope, not possible

@ianoyeg

it could use some benches along the path though

Coldrsx · #**211** Posted **Jun 13, 2018, 10:16 PM**

There are a few just to the left.

Coldrsx · #**212** Posted **Jun 28, 2018, 3:57 PM**

Time to hit the beach!

@ianoyeg

mcc16 · #**213** Posted **Jun 29, 2018, 10:25 PM**

Sick trees or weird lighting?

River has come down a lot. We tried to go to the beach in Devon about a month or so ago and it was (obviously) still completely covered... Should be good now though!

Coldrsx · #**214** Posted **Jul 10, 2018, 5:27 PM**

Downtown public spaces plan - have your say:

https://www.edmonton.ca/projects_pla...wnpublicplaces

kcantor · #**215** Posted **Jul 10, 2018, 8:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Downtown public spaces plan - have your say:

https://www.edmonton.ca/projects_pla...wnpublicplaces

it's more like "have your say after july 14" when the first open house and survey open for this phase...

also interesting that the "what we heard" from the last phase included:

"I visit downtown to: Eat/Drink at Restaurants + Bars Attend Community Events + Festivals Attend Concerts + Sports Events"

but didn't include: "Live + Work".