Building Great Neighbourhoods

Neighbourhood Reconstruction is scheduled for Eastwood and Elmwood Park as part of the 2020-22 construction program.

Construction Update - August 2021

In 2021, construction will include reconstructing the sidewalks, curb, shared pathways, bike lanes and roadways.

The tree located within the City right-of-way in Eastwood Park by 119 Avenue, east of 86 Street has been identified for removal in order to accommodate the installation of the shared pathway. The cost of the tree removal will be at the expense of the City.

Tree impacts within the neighbourhood will be assessed by a City of Edmonton Urban Forester before the tree is removed. Every precaution will be made to minimize the impacts to surrounding trees.

Neighbourhood Reconstruction

Learn more about what you can expect in your neighbourhood during construction.

About the Project

Eastwood and Elmwood Park have been chosen for reconstruction beginning in spring 2020. Neighbourhood reconstruction in Eastwood and Elmwood Park is expected to be a 3-year renewal with anticipated completion in 2022.

Construction in Eastwood/Elmwood Park consists of the removal and replacement of public sidewalk, curbs and gutters, alley crossings, curb crossings, catch basin realignment, streetlight replacement, the reconstruction and paving of the road, and placement of topsoil and sod.

What We Decided Report - May 2020

The What We Decided Report describes the final designs for Eastwood/Elmwood Park's neighbourhood renewal, including when and how the City used policy and program information, public engagement input and technical requirements to make project decisions.

What We Decided

Eastwood/Elmwood Park Neighbourhood Renewal

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Project History

Construction Update - April 2021

The second year of neighbourhood renewal construction in Eastwood/Elmwood Park started in April 2021. Construction began in spring 2020 and is progressing on-time and on-budget with a planned completion in November 2022.

2021 Work

2021 construction started the third week of April covering the areas in Project 5, Project 6 and Project 7 (see Project Map). The 2021 construction season will include:

Reconstruction and paving of roads
Removal and replacement of public sidewalks, curbs and gutters
Street lighting in the identified project areas

In early May, the landscape subcontractor will complete the remaining topsoil and sod placement in the 2020 areas which did not receive sod. These areas include 80 Street to Fort Road, between 120 Avenue and 123 Avenue, and also along 123 Avenue, between 82 Street and 85 Street. In addition, any identified deficiencies in the 2020 area will be addressed by the contractor’s repair crew in addition to carrying out the 2021 scope.

Please watch your mailbox for construction bulletins that will provide more information along with detail for any concerns regarding landscaping and access.

Construction Update - December 2020

Neighbourhood renewal work is complete for 2020 in Eastwood/Elmwood Park. 2020 was the first year of the planned 3-year construction for the neighbourhood.

Please refer to the Project Map for the breakdown of the projects by numbers in Eastwood/Elmwood Park. All new sidewalks, curb and gutter, and roadways in projects 2, 3, 4, 12, and A were completed in the 2020 construction season and are currently in service.

Due to cold weather, some areas still need sod including the areas along 80 Street to Fort Road, between 120 Avenue and 123 Avenue, and also along 123 Avenue, between 82 Street and 85 Street. In spring 2021, the topsoil in these areas will be reworked and sod placement will resume.

EPCOR Technologies is planning to continue replacement of street lights in Eastwood/Elmwood Park throughout the winter season.

Neighbourhood renewal work will resume in Eastwood/Elmwood Park in May 2021, exact dates are weather dependent. The planned scope for 2021 will include projects 5, 6, and 7. Prior to work resuming, construction notifications will be distributed to impacted residences.

We are pleased to report that, with the completion of 2020 work, Eastwood/Elmwood Park remains on schedule with a planned completion in November 2022.

Construction Update - August 2020

We are halfway through the first year of the planned 3-year construction for Eastwood/Elmwood Park.

For a breakdown of the planned projects by number in Eastwood/Elmwood Park, please refer to the Project Map. In the 2020 construction season, we are scheduled to complete projects 2, 3, 4, 12 and A.

The 2020 construction, which started in April, includes the removal and replacement of public sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadways as well as street lighting. The landscaping work has started in projects 2, 3, 4 and A.

Construction Update - Spring 2020

The Eastwood/Elmwood Park neighbourhoods will start construction in April 2020. It is a planned 3 year renewal with an anticipated completion in 2022. For a breakdown of how construction is planned year-by-year, see the Construction Staging Map.

In 2020, the construction of Eastwood/Elmwood Park is scheduled for areas from 120 Avenue north to 123 Avenue, and from 89 Street east to Wayne Gretzky Drive south. This means that Projects 2, 3, 4, 12 and A on the Projects Map are scheduled for construction this year.

Please watch your mailbox for construction bulletins that will provide more information along with contact details for any concerns regarding landscaping and access.

April 2020 Construction Bulletin

Project Update - February 2020

Thank you to those who attended the event on February 4, 2020 to view the final designs for your neighbourhood and learn more about what to expect during the planned 3-year construction. If you were unable to attend, you may view the event materials below.

The final neighbourhood designs were developed based on the feedback received throughout the public engagement process since December 2018, and also considered City policies, programs and technical considerations. The final neighbourhood designs include:

Upgraded residential streets, including measures to slow traffic
Improved connections for people who walk and bike
Enhanced park and green spaces

Local Improvements

Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in the Local Improvement decision.

Property owners were mailed a local improvement package dated January 20, 2020 which included information about the sidewalk Local Improvement and a form for those who wished to petition against the sidewalk reconstruction. In addition, property owners for Elmwood Park neighbourhood also have the opportunity to participate in a decision on decorative street lights. Forms must be submitted within 30 days. For property owners in Eastwood/Elmwood Park, the deadline for the petition is February 19, 2020.

Event Materials:
What We Heard
Project Overview
Construction Display Boards
Local Improvement Display Boards
Design Display Boards
119 Avenue Roll Plot
Cost-Sharing Opportunities
Eastwood Decorative Street Light Hand Out
Elmwood Park Decorative Street Light Hand Out

Project Update - November 2019

Thank you to everyone who attended the October 24 and November 7, 2019 public engagement events. At these events, the project team presented the refined Neighbourhood Design, which includes park features and improvements for people who walk and bike in the neighbourhood, and gathered feedback from the community.

We also talked about Local Improvement options for decorative street lighting and sidewalk reconstruction that are available to you, and how to proceed with the Local Improvement process.

Your input is important as we move toward finalizing the design and the scheduled 2020 construction start date for your Neighbourhood Renewal. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback through our online engagement tool before November 21, 2019.

Event Materials:
119 Avenue Roll Plot
Cost-sharing Handout
Display Boards (12MB)
Project Overview
What We Heard Report

Exploring Options and Tradeoffs Event - May 2019

Thank you to those who joined us at the Exploring Options and Tradeoffs Public Engagement Events on May 1 and 4, 2019.

Attendees shared input on the benefits and tradeoffs for design options, and helped to confirm the vision and principles for Eastwood and Elmwood Park. The feedback received will help us to refine the designs of the draft concepts, including park features and improvements for people who walk and bike in the neighbourhood.

Event Materials
Workbook
Project Overview
Cost-sharing Opportunities
119 Avenue Design Options Map
Display Boards (11MB)

Community Engagement Advisory Group

As part of our mission to develop a relationship with residents and community members, we formed a Community Engagement Advisory Group (CEAG) to reflect the diverse makeup of the community, help refine the City’s approach to engagement throughout the project, and ensure that people know their input is heard and valued.

Learn more about the Eastwood/Elmwood Park CEAG and its role in the public engagement process.

Public Engagement - December 2018

Residents of Eastwood and Elmwood Park have shared feedback through engagement events and activities since December 2018. This input will help inform the draft designs for the neighbourhood renewal.

As part of our commitment to report back, the Visioning and Local Knowledge What We Heard report provides a summary of this feedback and our public engagement activities to date.

For More Information

Felix Lam

Title	Delivery Project Manager
Telephone	780-944-7695
Email	felix.lam@edmonton.ca

Title

Delivery Project Manager

Telephone

780-944-7695

felix.lam@edmonton.ca

Building Great Neighbourhoods

All additional inquiries or escalations can be directed to the Building Great Neighbourhoods team, or by calling 311.

Building Great Neighbourhoods - Eastwood/Elmwood Park

Construction Update - August 2021

Neighbourhood Reconstruction

About the Project

What We Decided Report - May 2020

Eastwood/Elmwood Park Neighbourhood Renewal

Project History

2021 Work

Local Improvements

Related Documents

Engagement Summary - May 2019

Engagement Summary - January 2019

Public Walk and Workshop Summary - December 2018

Eastwood/Elmwood Park Urban Design Analysis (28MB)

For More Information

Felix Lam