Infrastructure

Opinion: Entrance sign debate needs refocus

By

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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