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  • Edmonton mulls incentives for downtown developers
    Developers building in downtown Edmonton are asking for more financial help but city council seems hesitant to offer more aid. Breanna Karstens-Smith explains.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Mar 20
  • City of Edmonton considers incentives for office conversions to affordable housing
    The City of Edmonton’s urban planning committee is considering putting the brakes on some projects being funded by the downtown community revitalization levy – in order to give that money to developers as an incentive for converting unused office space into residential units. Sarah Ryan explains.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Oct 31, 2023
  • Ice District takes shape
    After years of construction, the vast majority of phase one of development in the Ice District now boasts countless amenities. Sarah Ryan takes a look at the transformative change to Edmonton’s downtown.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Dec 27, 2022
  • How will Rogers Place impact Edmonton’s downtown growth and development?
    Edmontonians have heard Rogers Place will pay for itself and then some, at least from the city’s perspective. But it is a bit of a gamble. For that to happen, downtown growth and development must play out as anticipated. Fletcher Kent takes a look at those numbers and what we’re seeing already.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Sep 8, 2016
  • Downtown Edmonton office vacancies see developer calling for action
    An Edmonton developer is speaking out, calling for more to be done when it comes to all the empty office space cropping up downtown. Vinesh Pratap reports.
    Global News Morning Weekend Edmonton
    Mar 11, 2017
  • Edmonton city council continues to debate 80-storey tower proposal
    A controversial development proposal in downtown Edmonton has left people divided. Vinesh Pratap has the latest on the debate over a proposed 80-storey tower.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Feb 14, 2017
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  • Behind-the-scenes look at Edmonton’s Ice District
    Global News gets an inside look at the rapidly developing Ice District in downtown Edmonton. As Vinesh Pratap reports, there are still hurdles to overcome.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Sep 27, 2018
  • Buzz builds over possible development coming to long-vacant site in downtown Edmonton
    Could development finally be coming to a downtown Edmonton eyesore? Vinesh Pratap has details on what’s being considered for a site at 100 Avenue and 105 Street.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Jul 6, 2018
  • A look at how Edmonton’s Ice District has progressed over last 5 years
    Five years ago, hopes were high for Edmonton’s downtown with the start of the Ice District development. Expectations hit a wall with the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons are being learned. But as Lisa MacGregor reports, optimism hasn’t wavered for the revival of the city’s downtown.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Nov 1, 2021
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  • Central Edmonton Station Lands development ground-breaking ceremony
    Developer Qualico broke ground on the Station Lands project on the north edge of downtown Edmonton, which will add more housing and works spaces near the Epcor Tower, Rogers Place and Edmonton’s Chinatown neighbourhood. Nicole Stillger has the details.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Jun 16, 2022
  • City of Edmonton considering large tax break for major developers
    In an effort to bolster the economy for the 2021 construction season, Edmonton’s city council will review a proposal to provide tax relief to developers of residential towers downtown.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Jan 18, 2021
  • Residents, businesses speak out about controversial mega-bar development in downtown Edmonton
    Sun, Jul 10 – The 104 Street Committee is speaking out over a proposed 600 person occupancy bar. The group said the project does not fit the character or feel of their neighbourhood. And they are not alone. Julia Wong reports.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Jul 10, 2016
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  • Development planned for Edmonton’s “Five Corners”
    A Calgary developer is hoping to fill a void and is taking a chance on a piece of Edmonton. Vinesh Pratap has more on the plans to redevelop an area east of downtown.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    May 15, 2018
  • Edmonton hosts Vancouver and Winnipeg to discuss downtown dreams
    Leaders from the downtown business associations of Vancouver and Winnipeg are in Edmonton discussing how to develop their downtowns. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Oct 13, 2022
  • City of Edmonton refuses applications for two large nightclubs downtown
    The City of Edmonton has refused development applications for two bars downtown. Both applications come from the same company. As Kent Morrison reports, residents are happy.
    Global News Hour at 6
    Aug 11, 2016
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  • Proposed high-rise development in downtown Edmonton has people divided
    Opinions are mixed about a development proposed for downtown Edmonton. As Julia Wong reports, if the development goes through, it could see a popular restaurant be forced to move.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Aug 29, 2018
  • Downtown development could impede Edmonton building’s solar power plan
    Downtown Edmonton is full of new construction, but there’s one building that may have caught your attention. The entire south side of it is covered in solar panels. Kendra Slugoski has the details.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Mar 30, 2017
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