Downtown Revitalization

• Downtown Edmonton retailers dig in amid rash of restaurant closures: ‘Not going anywhere’

  Some downtown retailers are reacting to the recent closures of restaurants nearby. While issues like accessibility and safety are concerns, they have no plans to leave the core.

  Economy

  Jul 23
  
• Proposed downtown arena a hot-button issue for Saskatoon voters

  Saskatoon appears to be divided when it comes to the proposed downtown arena, but several city planners suggest there is a bright future if it goes ahead.

  Economy

  Nov 12, 2024
  
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• Ambitious health, housing overhaul in the works for Portage Place site

  The site of the beleaguered mall is set for an ambitious redevelopment, anchored by the Health-Care Centre of Excellence -- a planned 300,000-square foot, 12-storey tower.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2024
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• Edmonton groups pushing to make downtown friendlier to pedestrians, cyclists

  The Downtown Pedestrianization Plan outlines nine actions advocates say would improve the downtown experience for pedestrians and cyclists.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
• Winnipeggers asked to share views on downtown recovery, revitalization

  A survey from stakeholder organizations aims to get feedback from people who live, work and frequent the area.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2023
• City plans to fly drone over downtown Guelph for data collection

  The city says the information collected would be used to help in future reconstruction of the downtown streets.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
• Historic Canada Permanent Building in downtown Edmonton gets modern makeover

  The historic building was built in 1910 as a bank for the Canada Permanent Mortgage Company. It later became a Japanese restaurant.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2023
• Ice District taking shape after years of construction

  When you look at the Ice District today, it's strange to think that none of it existed just eight years ago.

  Features

  Dec 27, 2022
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• Province commits $400k for downtown Brandon revitalization

  The Manitoba government is contributing $400,000 to the Brandon Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program to support economic development in the city.

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2022
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• Regina catalyst committee hears from public about future projects for downtown

  The city's catalyst committee hosted the first of eight community surveys to hear how people felt over new projects being put forward to council to revitalize downtown. 

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2022