Urban living in Edmonton

[Coldrsx]

Nice video of Al Fresco.
https://twitter.com/edmontondtwn/status/1545112097809346560

[Coldrsx]

Will higher gas prices spur TODs and central living demand?

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...-edmonton-consumers-but-also-speculation

[Coldrsx]

The facepalm is strong with this.

https://twitter.com/mastermaq/status/1552437067439050752

[GenWhy?]

So they closed both sides of the sidewalk!? Why does this STILL happen?

[Coldrsx]

'How' is the larger question for me.

[kcantor]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

'How' is the larger question for me.

"how" is easy - fences and barricades simply go up on both sides of the street.

the larger question is "why" is this still allowed to happen.

[Coldrsx]

Awesome!

Boyle McCauley News
@bmcnews
The Boyle Street Neighbourhood Playspace opened on July 25th, 2022 at the Boyle Street Plaza, and incorporates the Indigenous seven sacred teachings.


https://twitter.com/bmcnews/status/1554489264326316033

[Harrison]

That's a great looking playground!

[Coldrsx]

NIMBYs - 'Building Yes'

https://www.stjohns.ca/sites/default/files/files/publication/NIMBY%20Toolkit%20CHBA.pdf

[Coldrsx]

A very, very quick day trip up.

-Nice to see Jack's Burgershack packed at lunch; the BBQ Crunch still kills it.

-104 Street seemed 'normal' again

-Still disappointed to not see plantings in the Bay LRT planters

-Sat in Beaverhills with a buddy at a picnic table (last one avail). We were politely asked for change by a nice young man, but there was another person hovering over folks which was not cool; how to cops not deal with the dealers who were blatantly selling at the alley entrance

-Lock Stock full up and wonderful to enjoy for a minute or two

-Nice to see El Furniture open; still hate the exterior 'renos'

-Del Posto with a nice street side patio

-The Marc was busy for lunch

-Still nothing for Augustana's CRU???

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Del Posto is still open? Are they run by the Mafia or something?

[Coldrsx]

This should help with making Downtown more livable.

[Coldrsx]

Bravo DECL! Great to see so many residents and friends out again.

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@DECLorg
Thank you to everyone that came out for CornFest 2022! A lovely day in the neighbourhood with our friends
@Grindstoneyeg
for Mural Massive.

https://twitter.com/DECLorg/status/1569749703016988672

[Coldrsx]

'Urban is everywhere'

Edmonton is leading the way nationally to build attainable, attractive, and ambitious new neighbourhoods. This panel will convene diverse perspectives on how Canadian suburbs are transforming into more dense, attractive places and spaces to better meet the needs of nearly 67.5% or 23 million people. Speakers will explore topics in Canadian Architect’s Urban is Everywhere article, and identify actions that maximize suburban development as an opportunity to advance The City Plan.

When: Wednesday, October 26 (5:30 p.m.)
Where: The Orchards Club House (4059 Orchards Drive NW)
Moderated by Urban Development Institute’s Jason Syvixay
Special remarks by Melcor’s Susan Keating
Join the conversation #UDInsights #urbaniseverywhere

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/urban-is-everywhere-registration-412968839917

[Coldrsx]

A neat new podcast.
• Video Link

[Coldrsx]

It's not a trend, it's a movement.

https://businessinedmonton.com/featured/edmonton-infills/

[Coldrsx]

https://twitter.com/edmontondtwn/status/1580624310657748992

[Coldrsx]

Did you know one of The City Plan’s long-term targets is to add 50 per cent of new units through infill citywide? Check out this new interactive map that helps visualize and track residential infill patterns in the city’s redeveloping area.

https://gis.edmonton.ca/portal/apps/dashboards/8538fa52780b4932a916ab84204b258f

[EdmTrekker]

Toronto Downtown as per wiki is 16.6 km2 and 238,000 people or 14,337.35 persons per km2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Toronto

Montreal Downtown as per wiki is 13.2 km2 and 88,000 people or 6,666 persons per km2.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Montreal

Edmonton Downtown as per Wiki is 11.2 km2 and 57,000 people or 5100 persons per km2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Edmonton

Calgary Downtown as per wiki is 6.0 km2 and 39,000 people or 6500 persons per km2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Calgary

Vancouver Downtown as per wiki is 3.7 km2 and 62,000 people or 16758 persons per km2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Vancouver

So how is "downtown" determined by StatsCan and/or how have the Wiki editors used the available information? https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/91f0015m/91f0015m2021001-eng.htm

[Harrison]

Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

Toronto Downtown as per wiki is 16.6 km2 and 238,000 people or 14,337.35 persons per km2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Toronto

Montreal Downtown as per wiki is 13.2 km2 and 88,000 people or 6,666 persons per km2.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Montreal

Edmonton Downtown as per Wiki is 11.2 km2 and 57,000 people or 5100 persons per km2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Edmonton

Calgary Downtown as per wiki is 6.0 km2 and 39,000 people or 6500 persons per km2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Calgary

Vancouver Downtown as per wiki is 3.7 km2 and 62,000 people or 16758 persons per km2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Vancouver

So how is "downtown" determined by StatsCan and/or how have the Wiki editors used the available information? https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/91f0015m/91f0015m2021001-eng.htm

I don't know if 'Downtowns' are standardized geographies for StatsCan, but I hope that is something they look at in the future. I realize the 'Downtown' neighbourhood in Edmonton has defined boundaries but the scale of those City Center/Downtown etc. neighbourhoods is different for each city.