Streetscape

Rethinking parking in Edmonton

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It would seem to be an article of faith in Edmonton that having plentiful and cheap inner city parking is an absolute necessity. As... Read More

Time Lapse: Scrambling to Prioritize Pedestrians

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Nestled in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown, the intersection at 103/102A Avenue and 101 Street is a bustling transportation... Read More

Jasper Avenue still a Player in Downtown Revival

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Is it all really doom and gloom? Last week an Edmonton Journal editorial painted a rather bleak picture for Jasper Avenue and what it... Read More

Imagining Edmonton’s Main Street

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Jasper Avenue is said to be Edmonton’s main street. But what does that mean? Its multiple uses–as destination and as... Read More

Debunking Edmonton’s “War on Cars”

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A recent opinion piece in the Calgary Herald claiming that the City of Calgary  is “ignoring the plight of... Read More

Look Both Ways: Crosswalk design vs. data

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Originally published in the winter 2014 issue of The Yards. Written by Tim Querengesser. Ask the employees of Earls Tin Palace and... Read More

Why are Jasper and Whyte Ave 7 Lanes Wide?

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Editor’s note: this post has been updated from its original to add detail. People often point to Jasper and Whyte as unfortunate... Read More

Edmonton’s Got a Fever

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Tall buildings are all the rage in Edmonton these days. It seems the flood gates have opened on a new tall building frenzy, the likes... Read More

Opinion: Entrance sign debate needs refocus

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Fueled by a manic combination of civic pride and shame, Edmonton Council is reopening discussions on the look of the city’s... Read More