It's year three of a decade-long downtown rebuild, but after the quick excitement of opening the arena faded, the mood on the streets as work continues can sometimes turn to frustration.
Mel Priestley, a writer who works on 104 Street downtown, confirmed she feels fatigued by the construction, but added it's "better than it was" — noting the city seems to be addressing pedestrian concerns about sidewalk hoarding.
Still, Priestley said the barriers constructions throws up are a daily consideration for her, as she walks for most of her needs.
"I've avoided areas of downtown because I knew it was a mess," Priestley said. "As a pedestrian, I don't drive and it can sometimes impact where I'm going to go for my lunch break or errands."
