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Downtown Public Places Plan

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Creating vibrant, welcoming and safe places for people who live, work and play in our Downtown.

Downtown Edmonton is changing. Projects, including the refurbished Legislature Grounds, Ice District and LRT projects, are attracting more development, businesses and people. As Downtown grows, the size, quality, location and connectivity of public places, including our open spaces, parks and plazas, becomes more important.

We are developing the Downtown Public Places Plan to:

Turn Downtown public places into comfortable, memorable, attractive destinations and spaces
Improve and leverage existing and new connections between Downtown and the River Valley
Provide strategic direction for open space development, design and programming in Downtown
Focus on the quality, functionality, connectivity and supply of open spaces
Provide design recommendations for developments impacting open spaces

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Interactive Map Survey

Review and provide comments, suggestions and ideas on the draft concept plan.

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The Draft Concept Plan and Recommendations are ready for your review!

We are currently in the Phase 2 and want to hear your thoughts on the proposed concept plan and recommendations. Your input will inform the draft plan in Phase 3.

Concept Plan Survey

Tell us your feedback on the concept plan and recommendations.

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Project Timeline

Phase 1

Understand the Context - Completed

Thanks for sharing your ideas about Downtown Public Places.

We thank all of you that participated in one of the Phase One drop-in engagement sessions. Results from that feedback can be found in the What We Heard report.

Your input will be invaluable as we work towards a new public places plan for Edmonton’s Downtown.

If you weren’t able to attend a session, presentation materials are still available for review under Project Documents.

Phase 2

Analyze the Site

To achieve the project objectives, high level spatial quantitative
and qualitative data has been analyzed within the Downtown.
View the Analysis Report.

Phase 2 Engagement: Visualize

The draft policy framework and concept plan will be presented to the
public and stakeholders during Summer 2018. Please see the Public
Engagement Section for more details on upcoming public engagement dates.

Phase 3

Develop the Plan

May - December 2018

Phase 3 Engagement: Finalize

September - October 2018

Objectives

Gather feedback on the proposed draft plan
Prioritize public place improvements to inform the implementation plan

Why Public Places Are Important

Having exceptional public places in Downtown will help Edmonton:

Attract families and talent
Grow civic pride and identity
Improve public health, safety and vibrancy
Create opportunities for chance encounters and memorable experiences

Downtown public places provide space for Edmontonians to socialize, celebrate, recharge and live life. These places need to act as the playgrounds, resting spots and social spaces for residents, workers and visitors, while also providing premiere locations to host international and local festivals, events, commerce, arts and culture.

Project Area Map

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Downtown Newsletter

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For More Information

Email	downtownpublicplaces@edmonton.ca

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