Public Engagement

Public Workshop - June 16, 2016

Date: Thursday, June 16, 2016
Location: King Edward School
Address: 8530-101 Street NW
Time: 6-8:30pm

On June 16, 2016, the City held its first public workshop to kick off the planWhyte land use study. The purpose of the workshop was to:

• Introduce the project team, study process and expectations
• Provide background information about the project and what brought us to where we are today
• Share information about the study area, features of the Whyte Avenue Commercial Area, and technical information we will be further seeking
• Gather your input on what you would like to see happen on Whyte Avenue over the long-term and develop a community vision for the corridor

Presentation
Display Boards
Workbook

We Want to Hear from You

Edmontonians love Whyte Avenue for lots of different reasons. This is why it's important to us to hear your comments, ideas and concerns.

Fill out our workbook and email it to us to share your thoughts and ideas by June 31, 2016.

We want to know what you think about:

• Opportunities and constraints. What is the potential for Whyte Avenue? What is/isn’t working now?
• Vision and Values. What is important to you about how Whyte Avenue develops in the future?
• Desired image, facilities and amenities. What is the future character of Whyte Avenue you would like to see? What do you wish was available on Whyte Avenue?

The project team will use this input and feedback from the community and other stakeholders to develop a draft design vision, set of principles and concepts over the summer. A second workshop is targeted for late September.

Our Public Engagement Focus

Public engagement is a key factor in the success of this project. We will encourage community engagement to spark discussion, bring forward concerns, expectations and ideas to inform the study. Public events and online opportunities will allow residents, communities, businesses and industry representatives to provide their input. Key public engagement opportunities include:

• Phase 1 to 4 - Stakeholder Discussions
• Phase 1 - Public Open House Workshop #1
• Phase 2 - Public Open House Workshop #2
• Phase 3 - Public Meeting
• Phase 4 - City Planning Committee Meeting

Additional opportunities will be considered throughout the study process as resources allow.

For More Information

Michael Strong

Senior Planner 

Telephone	780-496-1909
Email	michael.strong@edmonton.ca