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
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
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
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
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