[Daveography]

McCauley market will draw attention to transforming neighbourhood
A new market could draw attention to a transforming neighbourhood in Edmonton’s core.

Kirsta Franke is heading up a pilot project with The City of Edmonton and the McCauley Revitalization Committee to bring Meet Me in the McCauley Market to life on Saturday.

“They are working really hard to revitalize it for the city, and I think market initiatives – especially when you’re talking about community animation or place-making – are really important for that,” Franke said.

“Access to fresh and local healthy foods is a big one [and] a place where neighbours can come together and enjoy each other’s company is very important.”

Full Story (Metro Edmonton)

 

[Daveography]

Proposed rezoning of properties in McCauley
October 26, 2016

You are invited to a Public Open House to discuss a proposed rezoning for a portion of 96 Street NW in McCauley known as Church Street.

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Time:
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 96, 10909 - 96 Street
The rezoning would create a (DC1) Direct Development Control Provision to encourage the preservation of the area’s unique collection of 12 culturally, historically and architecturally significant churches. The rezoning would also include:

• regulations for future development to be designed in a manner compatible with the existing church buildings.
• the opportunity for low and medium density housing.
• limited commercial opportunities for certain locations.

The proposed area generally follows both sides of 96 Street NW between 106 and 110 A Avenue NW.
To facilitate the proposed development, an amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment is required to change a zoning map only. The rezoning is in line with policies and objectives of the plan.

For more information:
edmonton.ca/PublicInvolvementCalendar

Media contact:
Lisa Sobchyshyn
Communications Advisor
Development Services, Sustainable Development
780-442-7192

http://www.mailoutinteractive.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=855828&q=1104931085&qz=592959

 

[Daveography]

Edmonton's 'Church Street' to be preserved in city plan
The City of Edmonton is taking a step towards preserving an area in the McCauley neighbourhood known as "Church Street."

There are a dozen churches along 96th Street between 106 Avenue and 111th Avenue, and the city wants to establish this area as a historical and cultural destination.

The plan includes preserving the architecture of the area, and eventually developing a program to explain and promote its historical significance to visitors.

"The buildings themselves and the history that they represent, it would be a tragic loss to not see them protected," said area councillor Scott McKeen on Monday.

"Church Street is one of those gems, like Little Italy, like Chinatown," he said.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/church-street-mccauley-edmonton-mckeen-1.4188900

 

[Daveography]

City designates Edmonton’s “Church Street” as heritage corridor
The city hopes protecting a century-old street lined by churches will resurrect interest in one of Edmonton's most historic neighbourhoods.

City council approved new rules Monday for the development of "Church Street" in the McCauley neighbourhood. That's the city's new name for 96 Street between 106A and 111 Avenues, which staff hope to establish as Edmonton's newest heritage corridor.

The new rules mean any new developments along the strip, which is home to 12 churches, must match the vibe of the area. New buildings can be “contemporary,” but would have to be small, and be built with traditional materials, a pitched roof and street-front entrances.

As for the churches, Edmontonians could turn them into businesses, studio spaces, or other uses, if they're no longer used for religious services, but they wouldn't be permitted to change the look of the exterior. According to a city report, planners say these changes will make the buildings more “attractive” for people to buy the buildings.

http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmont...edmonton-church-street-heritage-corridor.html

 

[Kaizen]

This sucks,

Fire at Sacred Heart Church caused by smudging materials: EFRS

A fire at a central Edmonton church on Sunday was caused by improperly discarded smudging materials, say officials.

edmontonsun.com

 

[_Citizen_Dane_]

^We’re lucky the fine folks at the fire department are around — this is the second time they’ve saved Sacred Heart! In 1966 the church suffered another, far worse, blaze when a child playing with matches accidentally set a piece of cloth on fire. I’m sure they’ll persevere... let’s just pray a third fire doesn't roll around in another fifty years.

 

[IanO]

Love this initiative.

McCauley Historical Booklets

By popular demand, here are PDF downloads of the booklets available in the McCauley Historical Booklets series, produced with the support of McCauley Revitalization/City of Edmonton.

bmcnews.org