Parks
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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 -
50 Years of Sport: The Jasper Place Sports Centre
On August 10, 1963 the Jasper Place Sports Centre (9200 163 Street) opened in the former Town of Jasper Place to much fanfare. The grand opening included...
By Kyle Witiw -
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 -
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 -
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 -
COMMONPLACE | APRIL 3, 2013
Commonplace celebrates quotidian life on the streets of Edmonton and fosters a collective sense of belonging to the here and now. Chelsea Boos is a...
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Remembering Isaak: One student’s vision for a temporary public space memorial
On August 27, 2012 the Edmonton cycling community was shaken by the death of Isaak Kornelsen. A member of the University of Alberta Golden Bears...
By Kyle Witiw