[TAS]

Keith Gerein has written about it twice and I'm looking forward to hearing what's in the works with the city, province and OEG in terms of an upcoming (project?) announcement for downtown.

Hopefully will be announced soon.

 

[bodsbods9090]

Keith Gerein has written about it twice and I'm looking forward to hearing what's in the works with the city, province and OEG in terms of an upcoming (project?) announcement for downtown.

Hopefully will be announced soon.

Pardon?

 

[TAS]

Pardon?

This was one of the stories.

Keith Gerein: Edmonton and Oilers look to score big investment on par with Calgary's arena deal

The Oilers Entertainment Group has been working with city officials and the Alberta government on a plan for a major sports and cultural upgrade in Edmonton

edmontonjournal.com

 

[bodsbods9090]

This was one of the stories.

Keith Gerein: Edmonton and Oilers look to score big investment on par with Calgary's arena deal

The Oilers Entertainment Group has been working with city officials and the Alberta government on a plan for a major sports and cultural upgrade in Edmonton

edmontonjournal.com

I remember reading that one. I thought maybe you had some inside info seeing as your post said "project"? in it.

 

[TAS]

So if the province does come through and covers the $35 million Coliseum demolition among other things, what would people like the city to do with $35 million the city has already set aside in the budget?

- reduce city tax increase?
- incentives for downtown condo projects (new and conversion)?
- more affordable housing?
- public transportation?
- add some money to warehouse park for a fountain and more amenities?
- add to road and snow clearing budget?
- add to park maintenance?
- or what?

I think I would like to spend a good portion of it on the downtown pedestrian bridge council had to cut in last year's tough budget decisions. Cost then was $21 million, I believe. I want this bridge.

City designs new pedestrian bridge downtown

The proposed bridge would be located at McDougall Hill Road and 100 Street, and connect a future MacDonald Drive Promenade to the Funicular Upper Plaza.

edmonton.ctvnews.ca

 

[Gronk!]

So if the province does come through and covers the $35 million Coliseum demolition among other things, what would people like the city to do with $35 million the city has already set aside in the budget?

- reduce city tax increase?
- incentives for downtown condo projects (new and conversion)?
- more affordable housing?
- public transportation?
- add some money to warehouse park for a fountain and more amenities?
- add to road and snow clearing budget?
- add to park maintenance?
- or what?

I think I would like to spend a good portion of it on the downtown pedestrian bridge council had to cut in last year's tough budget decisions. Cost then was $21 million, I believe. I want this bridge.

Warehouse Park fountain and 100 St pedestrian bridge please!

 

[Kosy123]

So if the province does come through and covers the $35 million Coliseum demolition among other things, what would people like the city to do with $35 million the city has already set aside in the budget?

- reduce city tax increase?
- incentives for downtown condo projects (new and conversion)?
- more affordable housing?
- public transportation?
- add some money to warehouse park for a fountain and more amenities?
- add to road and snow clearing budget?
- add to park maintenance?
- or what?

I think I would like to spend a good portion of it on the downtown pedestrian bridge council had to cut in last year's tough budget decisions. Cost then was $21 million, I believe. I want this bridge.

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City designs new pedestrian bridge downtown

The proposed bridge would be located at McDougall Hill Road and 100 Street, and connect a future MacDonald Drive Promenade to the Funicular Upper Plaza.

edmonton.ctvnews.ca

This would be a massive Instagram photo destination and visitor draw so this has my vote too.