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Downtown and The Quarters Timeline
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Centennial Plaza Revitalization
2024
Redevelopment of Centennial Plaza (south of the Stanley A. Milner library) to expand the square, provide new landscaping, child-friendly public art, renovations to parkade ramps and entrance structures. The project also renewed the waterproofing system for the Library Parkade.
Valley Line SE Opens
2023
Completion of the Southeast section of the Valley Line LRT, with 3 new stops in the Downtown and the Quarters.
Kinistinaw Phase 2 complete
2022
Completion of Kinistinaw Park, including water feature, play area, lighting, and landscaping.
Jasper Avenue New Vision Complete
2022
Jasper Avenue was reconstructed between 97 Street and 100 Street with wider sidewalks, enhanced street furniture and planting, new street and pedestrian lighting, and a bicycle connection to the 100 Street Funicular. The project also renewed the waterproofing system for the Edmonton Convention Centre located under the roadway.
2021
Civic Precinct and City Hall Fountain Rehabilitation
Investing in the Civic Precinct and City Hall Fountain will provide a vibrant, safe and barrier-free space for everyone to enjoy. Phase 1 was completed in 2020.
2021
97 Street Streetscaping
97 Street between Jasper Avenue and 102 Avenue was reconstructed with dramatically wider sidewalks, extensive landscaping, and quality materials.
Spring 2021
Kinistinâw Park Phase 1
Kinistinâw Park is the newest park and community gathering place in The Quarters Downtown.
Stanley A. Milner Library Reopens
Major transformation of Edmonton's largest and busiest public library is complete. It features an expanded Shelley Milner Children's Library, a 10,000-square-foot Makerspace, a multi-storey interactive simulation wall, an Indigenous gathering space, the Muttart Theatre, and a striking new design for the building's exterior.
Royal Alberta Museum Opens
Western Canada’s largest museum opened its doors in Downtown Edmonton. Within its 400,000+ square feet, it contains galleries devoted to Human History, Natural History, Children’s exhibits, Bugs and Feature exhibits.
100 Street Funicular Opens
Getting to the River Valley from Downtown Edmonton was made easier when the 100 Street Funicular opened in December 2017. The landmark project includes the funicular, elevator, promenade, bridge and Frederick G. Todd Lookout.
Norquest and MacEwan Expansions Complete
Downtown’s two largest post-secondary institutions complete major expansion projects: MacEwan University’s Allard Hall and NorQuest College’s Singhmar Centre for Learning. Together these projects represent an investment of more than $350 million and 650,000 square feet of space.
Alex Decoteau Park Opens
Downtown’s first new park in decades opened at 105 Street and 102 Avenue. The park features a fenced off-leash dog park, community gardens, in-ground fountains, open green space and public art. The park honours Alex Decoteau, Canada’s first aboriginal police officer, Olympic athlete and veteran of the First World War.
Downtown Bike Network Opens
7.8 kilometres of protected bike lanes, shared roadways and paths open in Downtown Edmonton. The bike network helps and inspires Edmontonians of all ages to try new ways of getting to and around Downtown.
Grand Opening of the Armature
The Armature, Edmonton’s first City-led “green street” on 96 Street from Jasper Avenue to 103a Avenue is formally opened in the Quarters. As the neighbourhood develops, it will contain all-season parks, urban plazas, shopping, eating and entertainment areas, and will serve as a hub for all commercial and social activities in the area.
Rogers Place Opens
Rogers Place, the 18,347 seat arena home of the Edmonton Oilers and Oil Kings opens in September. The major Catalyst project is expected to bring 2.5 to 3 million visits to Downtown each year. The project also contains the new Downtown Community Rink.
Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Approved
The Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Plan (Bylaw 16521) is approved, establishing a funding source for a series of Catalyst Projects.
Jasper Avenue New Vision Phase 1 Opens
Jasper Avenue was reconstructed between 100 Street and 102 Street, featuring wider sidewalks, high quality materials and custom street lighting. Project was done in conjunction with repairs to the Central LRT Station structure.
Boyle Street Plaza Opens
The Boyle Renaissance project transformed a city block at 103a Avenue and 95 Street and provides the Quarters area with a community centre, child care, family resource centre, outdoor park space and 150 affordable housing units.
Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Approved
The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Plan (Bylaw 15800) is approved, establishing a funding source for the City’s transformative investments.
Art Gallery of Alberta Opens
The 85,000 square foot, architecturally striking Art Gallery of Alberta opens on Churchill Square.
Capital City Downtown Plan Approved
The award-winning Capital City Downtown Plan (Bylaw 15200) is approved by Council, establishing new policies, new zoning and an ambitious agenda of Catalyst Projects to transform Downtown Edmonton.
Quarters Downtown Urban Design Plan Approved
The Quarters Downtown Urban Design Plan establishes the vision for The Quarters Downtown area.