City of Edmonton projects & public engagement – January 2015 update

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127 Street Reconstruction - 118 Avenue to Yellowhead Trail

The City of Edmonton invites the public to review and provide final feedback on the recommended concept plan for the 127 Street Reconstruction project.

The City of Edmonton is developing a concept plan for 127 Street between Yellowhead Trail and 118 Avenue in advance of road reconstruction scheduled for 2016.

This section of 127 Street serves as a major commuter corridor linking the downtown area to residential and commercial developments north of Yellowhead Trail, however it is in poor condition and has been prioritized for road reconstruction in 2016.

Date Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Location Prince Charles School
Address 12325 127 Street
Time 5pm to 8pm
Presentation at 6

104 Avenue Corridor Plan

The City of Edmonton is preparing a Corridor Plan for 104 Avenue between 111 Street and 123 Street, along the future alignment of the west leg of the Valley LRT line.

The 104 Avenue Corridor Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) process will examine city policy, land use, built form, community facilities, transportation, heritage and urban design in order to develop a vision and policy for the evolution of the corridor in the framework of transit oriented development (TOD).

Read the Draft Corridor Plan The Draft ARP is now available (29MB) for anyone who wants to read it before the third public workshop.

You are invited to attend the third workshop.

On February 2, 2015, the Draft 104 Avenue Corridor ARP will be presented for public discussion. Workshop participants will be asked to provide feedback on the policies and directions within the plan that will shape future development along the corridor.

Date Monday, February 2, 2015
Location The Heart, 1st Floor, MacEwan University’s Robbins Health Learning Centre
Address 10910 104 Avenue
Time 6pm to 8:30pm
Presentation at 6:30, open house to follow

Valley Line LRT Update to Environmental Impact Screening Assessment Drop-in Open House

The City is making slight adjustments to plans for the Valley Line LRT in the river valley in response to stakeholder concerns identified during the preliminary design process. Among other things, these adjustments are intended to:

Better accommodate Edmonton Ski Club and Muttart Conservatory operations

  • Help minimize construction traffic on Cameron Avenue
  • Provide better connectivity for trail users during construction
  • The adjustments will be the subject of an update to the EISA accepted by City Council in September 2013
Date Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Location Old Timer’s Cabin
Address 9430 Scona Road
Time 5pm to 8:30pm

Neighbourhood Renewal Open Houses

http://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/building-great-neighbourhoods.aspx

Residents and property owners are invited to attend a final public meeting about upcoming neighbourhood reconstruction before work begins this spring. City staff will:

  • Display and explain the final neighbourhood design, including pedestrian and cycling accessibility and improvements.
  • Inform property owners about the local improvement process.
  • Inform residents about what to expect during construction.

Neighbourhoods:

Westwood
Date Thursday, January 29, 2015
Location Norwood School
Address 9520 111 Avenue
Time 6:30-8:30pm
Formal presentation at 7pm
Bonnie Doon
Date Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Location Rutherford School
Address 8620 91 Street
Time 6:30-8:30pm
Formal presentation at 7pm
Westmount
Date Thursday, February 12, 2015
Location Coronation School
Address 10925 139 Street
Time 6:30-8:30pm
Formal presentation at 7pm
Rosslyn
Date Thursday, February 19, 2015
Location Rosslyn School
Address 13215 113A Street
Time 6:30-8:30pm
Formal presentation at 7pm