The sign with Cree syllabics is also nice. Notice the birds on the polls are from the mural on the retaining wall that was taken down. Left to be done next year: - Washrooms - Climbing wall - lighting, including string lighting above Michael Phair Park - public art - minor electrical for stage

^Yes, both are Monstrum-style playgrounds. https://monstrum.dk/en/approach

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I don't know, but speculating that historically Edmonton has had enough rain and moisture it wasn't needed. It wasn't as hot. Also irrigating a central park where it can be 2-5C hotter wasn't a priority.

Winterval is this Saturday, 3-8pm on 104 Street. An opportunity to see some of the newly renovated Michael Phair Park. https://www.edmontondowntown.com/winterval/

Please report to 311. Newly planted street trees need metal guards like other cities. Need to push the city to adopt this standard like other cities.

Fences are down, at least on Michael Phair Park side. They wanted it partially open in time for Downtown Winterval programming this Saturday.

Nothing inspiring design wise but we really need to focus on getting 109 Street filled in. This should be the priority of Councillor Janz.

I have an update about security. There are two attendants as mentioned. One attendant will routinely walk around the park to observe any issues. They won't intervene but they can report to the City or EPS as needed. PCL is also proactively watching things in the park, as they have a vested...

^Two attendants.

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-pick-a-plate

There isn't security per se in the park that we know of. There is an attendant for the washrooms. Parks Operations may also have a presence in the future. If there's actual drug use or people in the playground that shouldn't be there, best to call the police. Trying to confirm what kind of...

Very busy Sunday for the last day of grand opening programming. Had to be several hundred people in the park. Playground continues to be a hit with kids, as are the swings.

I believe the alleys are part of the project as well, which includes 106 and 107 Street streetscaping from Jasper to 102 Avenue. https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/Warehouse-Park-Preliminary-Design-Report.pdf?cb=1763402039

3 year project but if construction only happens in summer months and road is mostly open during winter I'm fine with that.

"Imagine Jasper Avenue Stage 1 from 114 Street to 117 Street is expected to wrap up with all traffic lanes reopening on November 15. Construction will continue in spring 2026 on Stage 2 from 117 Street to 121 Street" https://mailchi.mp/abc411def38f/downtown-construction-updates-4959500?e=d039a1379b

Downtown Construction Updates Construction on Beaver Hills House Park and Michael Phair Park Renewal is progressing and the parks are expected to be open by the end of 2025. Construction on Mary Burlie Park began this summer and will continue in 2026. The park is anticipated to be...

Yes, they can expand north of 102 Avenue if needed, but so far the one block has been enough. But totally depends on how many applications they get for next year. I would not be in favour of moving it off 104 Street. Since the EDBA is organzing it, they have a mandate to support their member...

It was designed way too wide and uninviting, not to mention widening the road also got rid of a bunch of businesses that contributed to the area. Much of the development is social housing that won't contribute to their customer base. I don't see much changing anytime soon. Transit Hotel is a...