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EDMODERNTOWN: Four Factors Shaping Edmonton Architecture (Part I)
Editor’s note: This essay was initially published in the Capital Modern catalogue from the Art Gallery of Alberta, 2007 . The author, Trevor Boddy...
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Edmonton’s urbanism headlines: May 19 to 25
2013 ELECTION Mayor Mandel annouces retirement, kicks-off first open mayoral race in 45 years [Daveberta] Mayor Mandel was bold and courageous but...
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Storytelling and Storylistening
I was lucky enough to attend a workshop, hosted by the Centre of Public Involvement, with Pattie LaCroix of Catapult Media. The focus was how to use...
By Jane Purvis -
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...
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Edmonton’s urbanism headlines: May 11 to 18
DOWNTOWN ARENA Staples: Why the arena deal makes sense for Edmonton [Edmonton Journal] Edmonton’s downtown arena is finally approved; get on board and...
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Cultivating Community: Outdoor Market Season
With spring here and summer fast approaching, outdoor farmers’ markets are back! These weekly markets activate the public realm, provide an...
By Paul Giang -
Edmonton’s urbanism headlines: May 4-10
ARENA Downtown booster group starts campaign to complete Edmonton arena deal [Edmonton Journal] Simons: Downtown ultimatums won’t get an arena deal...
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The Bigger Picture: Allocating Public Benefits in the Policy Arena
Today City Council will consider a possible framework for a downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL). The discussion is, of course, being framed as...
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Edmonton Today: Winter Is Finally Over
Photo © Tom Young
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Church Street – Edmonton’s Sacred Heritage
Last week Edmonton City Council received a report detailing plans for Church Street- a small corridor within the McCauley neighbourhood up for municipal...
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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...
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Walkable ≠ Walked
This guest post by Brandon Webber originally appeared on his website on April 15, 2013. My work is 3.5 kilometres away from where I live. Being so close...
By Paul Giang
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered