Infrastructure
Opinion: Entrance sign debate needs refocus
By Paul Giang
Fueled by a manic combination of civic pride and shame, Edmonton Council is reopening discussions on the look of the city’s... Read More
An Inhabitable Space
By Olivia Fung
Nested in a small industrial district just south of Whyte Ave, Mike Lam‘s industrial design studio embodies a remarkable supply... Read More
Five Short, Linear Stories on the LRT
By Paul Giang
This story was originally written for the Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP) website launch. ECAMP, an initiative under the... Read More
Four wild but cheap ideas Edmonton can introduce – right now – to protect cyclists
By Tim Querengesser
Cycling in downtown Edmonton is a bit like jogging with bulls. Each time you’re nearly crushed riding atop your velo, you wonder... Read More
Whither the urban car lot?
By Tim Querengesser
David Mussell, the general manager of Don Wheaton Motors on Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue, says “the tendency [for car dealerships] is to... Read More
Wayfinding in Edmonton is about to get easier
By Paul Giang
Cross-posted from Mack Male’s (Mastermaq) blog. See the full post here for more coverage on the Edmonton Wayfinding Group... Read More
It’s time to quit hating on pedways
By Tim Querengesser
Pedways have been built in cities around the world for the same reason: weather. Most, in places like Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei... Read More
The Edmonton Streetcar and Its Urban Form: Part 1
By Jason Pfeifer
Jasper Avenue, Whyte Avenue, 124th Street, Alberta Avenue, 95th Street, 97th Street, 109th Street. What do all of these streets share... Read More
Paved with good intentions
By sam singh
Changing Lanes: Visions and Histories of Urban Freeways Authors: Joseph F.C. DiMento and Cliff Ellis, (The MIT Press) To urbanist... Read More
Let it snow! Winter and city building.
By Paul Giang
Despite the pain of plowing through roads and sidewalks, snow can be very useful. In fact, its presence is critical to the survival of... Read More