Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue may experience a growth spurt in the coming years, but how much remains in question.
Talk of giving a facelift to the trendy district came to the city’s executive committee Tuesday and potential developers looking to be part of that work came with it. Presenters at Tuesday’s meeting said the goal is to increase density in the area without losing the walkable, patio-friendly feel.
“People are interested in renewing the street and we know what we really need to make it successful is a lot more walk-up traffic to support the local businesses there. We’ve heard that from the businesses over and over,” Mayor Don Iveson said. “One of the best ways to do that would be to add a few hundred, and ultimately a few thousand, more units of housing.”
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