Green Space
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What is the value of remote?
While I agree, in general, that the river valley should be accessible to all abilities and mobilities, I do not agree that all of the river valley should...
By Matthew Dance -
Edmonton’s Lost Chinese Market Gardens
If you visit the City of Edmonton Archives, a search for “market gardens” in the Henderson’s City Directory for 1932, turns up several Chinese names at...
By Kathryn Gwun-Yeen Lennon -
Placemaking beyond the River Valley: Part II
In my previous post, I talked about the need for quality public spaces outside of the river valley and ravines. Not all Edmontonians live by this green...
By Paul Giang -
Placemaking beyond the River Valley: Part I
Like every other Edmontonian, I love the river valley. Without doubt, it’s the main physical feature that defines our city. This gem is worth...
By Paul Giang -
Sense of Place in the River Valley through Cycling
While talking with my friend one night after an autumn bike ride through the River Valley he said “Edmonton would be the worst place in the world if there...
By Keegan Brooks -
The World’s Top Public Spaces
Editor’s Note: For the upcoming weeks, a series of articles focusing on public spaces will appear on Spacing Edmonton. First up, Lana Cuthbertson...
By Lana Cuthbertson -
Edmonton’s urbanism headlines: April 28 to May 3
HERITAGE Edmonton’s Harbin Gate immortalized in set of new stamps honouring Chinatowns [Global] Herzog: The Brewery in Rossdale [Edmonton Heritage...
By Paul Giang -
Launch Event Recap: Photo Contest
We are proud to present the winning entry of Spacing Edmonton’s April photo contest submitted by Chris. Chris will receive two free tickets to the...
By Paul Giang -
The Forgotten Spaces: Cemeteries
Every year at the start of spring, my family and I visit our ancestors at the cemetery during the Qing Ming festival. For each family member that we...
By Stephanie Mah -
Remembering Indigenous Edmonton: a journey through plants
When I was little, my Dad used to take us through the river valley and point out the places where houses used to stand, before the valley became a green...
By Zoe Todd