I just wish they did the part in between gateway and calgary trail, which is very narrow and substandard. Very nice addition though. Also wish it just continued down 63rd, directly to 106 st instead of turning into a local road and not following the direct route

What if they are gas fireplaces, as the preliminary design book indicates. I don't think there will be any hauling in of firewood going on here. I assume that hasnt changed even if there is no fountain anymore

I desperately want something to happen on this site! 99 st from 76th to 82nd ave is in dire need of some cool new developments. 99th really splits the community in half and having not just a noisy street, but a vibrant street would be amazing.

All the new bike infrastructure this year is great! It was very therapeutic to add all the new under construction or completed active pathways. Feel free to use this map if helpful: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1uxEoELgdShpFfMabzsvsCBGR6GbBcgeW&usp=sharing

Does anyone recall what the original ridership forecast was for Valley Line SE? And how that compares to these new stats?

Municipalities also don't have the authority to create toll roads right now in Alberta. The Province would need to allow for that authority by updating legislation, which seems like something that won't happen anytime soon.

Anyone know if the high level closure includes the pedestrian and bike paths? Cause that would suuuuccckkkk

It’s also probably a better outcome to not have warehouse park surrounded completely by large towers. Some variability in heights will be good.

The design book shows this design. It looks like it will be protected but jut out around the curb extension.

Its great to see this new flagship store in the mall :)

I wish ETS were more loud about these improvements. They are really great. They should spread the word about them!

I think there are some winter city and CPTED considerations. Coniferous trees increase shade/decrease sun access, which can be nice in the summer, but can make the area feel colder in the winter. Although I agree a few more coniferous trees would have been nice.

https://www.edmonton.ca/projects_plans/downtown/imagine-jasper-avenue Sorry for missing that!

Looks like they are adding continuous crossings on the next phase of imagine Jasper. Page was recently updated: "Utility relocation will begin later this year and road construction will begin in 2025. Construction is anticipated to take 3 years to complete."

That’s just how these 3 previously funded for design projects will be implemented. This is not ALL of what is being done this year.