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It's a dog park for toys -- a token effort that allows the rest of the site to be retained for surface parking -- money, money, money -- waiting for Edmonton's next BOOM before entertaining anything other than beep-beep/poop-poop.

 

[Gronk!]

Such a barren wasteland next to Rogers Place. Even the dog park is empty.

 

[.crystalised.]

Yup, photos like this remind me we've got a long way to go before we're no longer the Cleveland of Canada.

 

[Dubas]

Just a random thought, but I wonder if whatever gets built there will be disconnected from the Pedway network of Edmonton Tower, JW, Stance, Rogers, Connect Centre, etc... Seems like a long ways across the road for a pedway to travel, and would cut right into an office tower.

 

[ChazYEG]

Just a random thought, but I wonder if whatever gets built there will be disconnected from the Pedway network of Edmonton Tower, JW, Stance, Rogers, Connect Centre, etc... Seems like a long ways across the road for a pedway to travel, and would cut right into an office tower.

My bet would be that it will connect through the Arena/Casino, but it would be SUPER cool to see it connect to the Edmonton Tower over 104 Ave

 

[Edmcowboy11]

My bet would be that it will connect through the Arena/Casino, but it would be SUPER cool to see it connect to the Edmonton Tower over 104 Ave

Except there would have to be extensive work in Edmonton tower as there is almost no direct access to the 2nd floor.

 

[Glenco]

From what I remember the city was reluctant to allow a pedway over 104 avenue but relented for Rogers arena. The chances of building another would be zero.

 

[ChazYEG]

From what I remember the city was reluctant to allow a pedway over 104 avenue but relented for Rogers arena. The chances of building another would be zero.

What was their issue then?

 

[Glenco]

What was their issue then?

They simply didn’t want any pedways over 104.

 

[Greenspace]

^There is Ford Hall, and there will be a pedway to Stationlands. Another pedway wont be necessary.

 

[IanO]

What was their issue then?

View corridors on 104ave, 109st, 108st (Leg) and practical purposes for clearance on major routes.

 

[ChazYEG]

Except there would have to be extensive work in Edmonton tower as there is almost no direct access to the 2nd floor.

It would be cool, but unlikely.

 

[David A]

Yup, photos like this remind me we've got a long way to go before we're no longer the Cleveland of Canada.

Ice District is quite a huge transformation, but it is correct we are only about half way there. Even in a larger city, with much bigger ambitions, it would take a lot of time to build something of this scale.

That the economy went sideways (or worse) here for a few years, probably has slowed it down a bit too. However, I think there is still a strong intention to develop the area north of 104 and Stationlands moving ahead is a good sign this area will be developed over time.

I don't see another pedway being developed over 104th street in this area either, but it could be a good idea.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Another thing that will encourage further development will be when the Boyle street community services moves to their new location. When that happens that property will most likely be redeveloped which will also change the look and feel of that area.

 

[Gronk!]

Someone was actually using the dog park!