Strathcona Back Street

Project Overview

Neighbourhood Renewal includes reconstruction of local and collector streets and sidewalks. Alleys are not usually included in this process, however, sometimes an alley functions as a street, and may be considered for reconstruction through the Neighbourhood Renewal Program. Identification of these types of alleys is based on how the alley is used, and the relationship between the alley and the buildings next to it, including situations where:

• The only access to a building or unit is from the alley

• A building “fronts” the alley with its active edge including windows, doors and pedestrian access

This Strathcona alley is more than an alley. Since there are several commercial units and a residential apartment building with active edges and main entrances facing the alley, it is considered a “back street”, and as such, is included in Strathcona's Neighbourhood Renewal.