Ohman
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We used to dream up things that didn’t get built. Now we get things that really shouldn’t get built instead 
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thommyjo
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I think I shared these renderings a few years back but they were already old by then too.
SMayo
Active Member
I don't believe the "Community Hub" with the green space roof hasn't been a part of any site plans from recent years.
Avenuer
Senior Member
I think a lot of the area servicing work needs to get done first or at least well underway before the builder mobilizes for construction, so a 2027 start checks out to me.
MacLac
Senior Member
It’s happening!!!!! In 2027…lol….but at least it’s something!!
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The new Event Park will be a world-class indoor–outdoor entertainment and community destination in downtown Edmonton which will combine exceptional acoustics and state-of-the-art staging, sound, and lighting, with flexible, community-accessible spaces, capable of hosting touring acts, headline performances, cultural gatherings, festivals, and sporting events
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OEG Sports & Entertainment, City of Edmonton Select DIALOG and HNTB to Design New Event Park - DIALOG | DIALOG
Great design can change the world.
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Edmonton's new events district just took a major step forward | Daily Hive | Urbanized
Edmonton's brand-new events district is one step closer to reality, with a lead design team announced for the new event park.
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Gronk!
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OEG Sports & Entertainment, City of Edmonton Select DIALOG and HNTB to Design New Event Park - DIALOG | DIALOG
Great design can change the world.
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April 8, 2026 (Edmonton, Alberta) – OEG Sports & Entertainment (OEGSE) and the City of Edmonton announced today that DIALOG, in partnership with HNTB, has been selected as the lead design team for Downtown Edmonton’s new Event Park, to be located at the current Fan Park @ ICE District site next to Rogers Place.
After a robust request-for-proposal selection process led by OEGSE and the City of Edmonton, which included 19 qualified submissions, DIALOG and HNTB were selected as the lead design team for the Event Park—bringing over 160 years of combined experience to the project. DIALOG has helped shape Edmonton for over 60 years, including key contributions to ICE District and Rogers Place, as well as the 100 Street Funicular and Walterdale Bridge, while HNTB brings over a century of experience designing sports and entertainment venues across North America.
Event Park design is now underway with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Additional information and project updates will be shared at a later date.
IanO
Superstar
Pedway connected!
JNO1
Active Member
Great news. Looking forward to seeing the first renders. Hope it's something "iconic".
I wish OEG/Katz/someone credible would pick up all the properties along 101 Street between 105 and 106 Avenues. That strip has been a gawd awful s#!t pile for going on a half century now.
I wish OEG/Katz/someone credible would pick up all the properties along 101 Street between 105 and 106 Avenues. That strip has been a gawd awful s#!t pile for going on a half century now.
Gronk!
Senior Member
“The Edmonton ICE District is a community hub, attracting sports enthusiasts, arts and culture lovers, musical guests, local festivals and connecting visitors to our core,” said Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack. “This investment not only supports local businesses and advances the City’s efforts of creating a more vibrant and prosperous Downtown, it signals to investors the City of Edmonton is committed to revitalizing our core and maximizing the tremendous opportunities it offers. I am deeply grateful to the Government of Alberta for its collaboration on this project. This development aligns with our shared interest in creating thriving communities; therefore, I am excited for the benefits it will bring to Edmonton and Alberta at large.”
This quote is hilarious given that Knack voted against ICE District Phase 2 when he was a City Councillor.
This quote is hilarious given that Knack voted against ICE District Phase 2 when he was a City Councillor.
TAS
Senior Member
My layman's advice - nothing grey, please. Between the arena, library and even cool spaces like the art gallery, we have enough.
ADob
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Airboy
Senior Member
Happy this is going, But not happy our team lost out. At least we were shortlisted. Some pretty great teams though.
MetroEd
Active Member
Yup, winter seems to have a vice grip on us doesn’t it?
oilcity98
New Member
Too bad there doesn't seem to be a pedway on the other side through to Epcor, especially considering the full Stationlands buildout.
IanO
Superstar
That's a significant stretch, but I could see them looking into it.