The Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy envisions a new future for parks, plazas, parking lots, sidewalks, alleys and streets. The Strategy incorporates input from Edmontonians, key actions, public realm concept and recommended improvements.
The Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy (16.44 MB) was finalized in 2024. Building on the public engagement feedback collected in Phase 1 (August 2022), Phase 2 (February - March 2023) and Phase 3 (March - April 2024), as well as an area analysis and alignment with The City Plan and other policies, the completed strategy contains:
- Overall public realm concept and key actions
- Recommended improvements, considerations, trade-offs and opportunities
- Implementation and next steps
Together the actions and recommendations will strengthen the area as a place to live, work and play by:
- Creating and improving parks and plazas
- Repurposing parking lots
- Introducing redevelopment opportunities
- Prioritizing pedestrians and widening sidewalks
- Activating alleyways
In response to direction from Council's Urban Planning Committee, City staff are currently preparing a report about options to fund Old Strathcona public realm improvements. Staff are also exploring the feasibility of a pilot seasonal activation of 83 Avenue.