With Edmonton facing $64M shortfall after Quarters revitalization efforts, stakeholders weigh in on plans
The City of Edmonton is facing a nearly $64-million shortfall from investments tied to its Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-quarters-revitalization-9.7179167?cmp=rss
@catherinezipf The problem you should be seeking to solve is not #development and #revitalization of our cities, but #displacement and #rentseeking. Fortunately, the solution to these already exists, and it's called #LandValueTax.
One of Toronto's busiest streets is getting a massive makeover
Toronto's Yonge Street will be getting a massive makeover in the coming years in an effort to increase pedestrian space and improve the flow of traffic through the consistently congested stretch. The project, dubbed "yongeTOmorrow," will transform Yonge Street between College/Carlton Street and Queen Street — revitalizing the stretch that runs beside ...
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/04/torontos-busiest-streets-massive-makeover/
$300K in provincial safety funding will help Brandon's downtown revitalization: mayor
Brandon's mayor says $300,000 in funding to improve downtown safety and security could be used for better lighting, more police cadets or enhacing a 24-hour washroom.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-downtown-safety-funding-9.7167282?cmp=rss
Making Edmonton the safest downtown in Canada ‘definitely achievable’, group says
The group says there are gaps and inefficiencies in how safety is addressed in Edmonton and makes a number of recommendations.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/downtown-revitalization-coalition-edmonton-safest-city-9.7165361?cmp=rss
Edmonton community leaders hope new derelict commercial tax leads to revitalization
Edmonton community leaders in Alberta Avenue and other inner-city neighbourhoods are breathing a sigh of relief after council decided to get tough on derelict business properties.
#Canada #CityofEdmonton
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749765/edmonton-derelict-commercial-tax-reaction/
Edmonton community leaders hope new derelict commercial tax leads to revitalization
Edmonton community leaders in Alberta Avenue and other inner-city neighbourhoods are breathing a sigh of relief after council decided to get tough on derelict business properties.
#Canada #CityofEdmonton
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749765/edmonton-derelict-commercial-tax-reaction/
Edmonton community leaders hope new derelict commercial tax leads to revitalization
Edmonton community leaders in Alberta Avenue and other inner-city neighbourhoods are breathing a sigh of relief after council decided to get tough on derelict business properties.
#Canada #CityofEdmonton
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749765/edmonton-derelict-commercial-tax-reaction/
Kwanlin Dün First Nation swears in new chief and council
The ceremony marked the beginning of a three-year mandate focused on community healing, cultural revitalization, and the continued implementation of the nation's self-government agreement.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/kwanlin-duen-first-nation-swears-in-new-chief-and-council-9.7141039?cmp=rss
Popular Toronto destination is about to get an almost $16 million upgrade
A popular destination in Toronto will soon be getting a major glow-up, thanks to a nearly $15.6 million revitalization project.Industrial site-turned community centre, Evergreen Brick Works, first opened its doors 15 years ago and is now set to receive an impressive upgrade at five of its key areas nestled within the Don Valley ravine ...
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/03/popular-toronto-destination-16-million-upgrade/