Public Realm in Canadian Cities - Developments

[MolsonExport]

otokocksonline.com

[middeljohn]

Didn't see this posted here yet. Edmonton ICE District.

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[beatlesque]

Interesting segment, with public realm aspects, on successful cities:

http://www.pri.org/stories/2016-02-25/gr...tm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialFlow

[Chadillaccc]

Calgary getting our first luminescent pathway system as part of the redevelopment of West Eau Claire Park posted on the previous page

Druh Farrell ‏@DruhFarrell 18h18 hours ago
Calgary is getting its own luminescent pathway in West Eau Claire! #yycbike #yycwalk

https://twitter.com/DruhFarrell

[Chadillaccc]

Renderings of Calgary's new 4th Street SW Underpass Over 61 000 pedestrians per day used this underpass in 2015. The new features will include enhanced lighting and interactive public art.




https://twitter.com/CBCScott

[Hali87]

Shared street concepts for Argyle and Grafton Streets in the entertainment district:

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Not shown is the section of Grafton that goes through the Nova Centre, which will also function essentially as a shared street.

[kwoldtimer]

Seriously, argyle-patterned pavers on Argyle St? Some might find that a tad literal.

[Hali87]

They did a trial run with paint last summer (the paint's still there) and it seemed to go over well:


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Yup, it's pretty literal, but no one seemed to mind.

[scryer]

I think that the trial run with the bright colours are a little too much on argyle. I think it should stick with a neutral colour palette including different shades of onyx, white, and gray. But that's just me being picky with the colours. Overall I think that the Argyle/Grafton street proposal is AMAZING. You guys will love it.

[MonctonRad]

As many of you no doubt remember, it's been two years since the shooting incident in my neighbourhood of Moncton which left three Mounties dead, and two others wounded.

They had the opening ceremony for the new Memorial Park for the slain Mounties on the Moncton riverfront today. Two years to the day since the incident.

I missed the ceremony, but went down later in the afternoon to have a look. I must say that the memorial is very well done - respectful, unobtrusive and blending into the surrounding parkland in a seamless manner. I was deeply impressed.

Here are some pictures:

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[kwoldtimer]

Fabulous idea.

[SteelTown]

Originally Posted by SteelTown

The plan

CityofHamilton
https://twitter.com/cityofhamilton

Phase 2 of the Gore Park makeover is happening. This section is where the iconic Gore Park fountain is located and Queen Victoria statue as well.

Originally Posted by thomax

Gore Park Reconstruction - July 7, 2016 by Joe, on Flickr


Gore Park Reconstruction - July 7, 2016 by Joe, on Flickr

Kinda sad to see this, but it'll be worth it.

Originally Posted by thomax

Gore Park Reconstruction | July 14, 2016 by marinitweet, on Twitter

Phase 3 of the Gore Park revitalization will begin after the Royal Connaught condo project is complete.

[biguc]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Seriously, argyle-patterned pavers on Argyle St? Some might find that a tad literal.

Some might find that tacky as —.

[lake of the nations]

Remember that cool roundabout I talked to you about a while ago (the one with the bike path underneath)? Well, the central hole has recently been finished and murals have been painted in the tunnels. The result is grandiose.


http://www.portailconstructo.com/actuali...rtland_prelude_au_boulevard_renelevesque


Le prolongement du boulevard de Portland by lake of the nations, on Flickr


Le prolongement du boulevard de Portland by lake of the nations, on Flickr


Le prolongement du boulevard de Portland by lake of the nations, on Flickr

This part was done by a famous (yet anonymous) local artist.


Le prolongement du boulevard de Portland by lake of the nations, on Flickr

Downtown Sherbrooke in a few years?


Le prolongement du boulevard de Portland by lake of the nations, on Flickr

The new boulevard itself looks like this. Trees are supposed to be planted in the medians.


Le prolongement du boulevard de Portland by lake of the nations, on Flickr

[Martin Mtl]

Montreal's numerous public squares are going through majors makeovers and repristination in time for the 375th birthday of the city. Major works are transforming public realms all over the city, but specially downtown and in Old Montreal.

Works on Square Dorchester and Place du Canada, the two adjacent large squares in the heart of downtown are still not complete (a new fountain will be build near the Dominion Square building at the northern part of Dorchester Square), but most of them are done and the result is beautiful:


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https://www.flickr.com/photos/denis_labine/28034155343/in/photostream/

[1overcosc]

Montreal's public spaces are beautiful... but I find they don't do a good enough job embracing wintertime, like Quebec City does. They're only really attractive and vibrant in summertime.

[lake of the nations]

I really like the new look of Dorchester Square and Place du Canada.

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This transformation occured on Lennoxville's main street. The sidewalk was enlarged, many perennials, shrubs and trees were planted, a "sculpture" was built and those murals were installed. Once the 410 extension is completed, the rest of the street may hopefully undergo similar changes, since it will allow many cars and trucks to bypass downtown Lennoxville. For instance, this little "ramp" could then be converted into a public space.

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After


Les murales de l'usine d'AFT, à Lennoxville by lake of the nations, on Flickr

[Hali87]

Originally Posted by Jonovision

These went up on the waterfront last week. A really great addition if you ask me!


20160818_142217 by Jonovision23, on Flickr

There's also been some interesting seating added to the boardwalk this year:


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[Hali87]

Halifax library named in top 10 list of most beautiful libraries on Earth