What would make you fall in love with winter in Edmonton?

Browse Ideas with tag 'wintercity':

• Recent Ideas (3)
• Popular Ideas (3)

• I agree

  -3 votes

  I disagree
  This idea is active.
  Winter Cities »

  Surprise Wedding Receptions in Churchill Square

  Surprise YEG Winter City wedding receptions in Churchill Square for random couples? NY City does it! A random couple married in a civil ceremony is spontaneously asked to share the warmth and join a surprise wedding reception set up in the square near city hall. In N.Y.C., this is supported by the Mayor's Office and Improv Everywhere: see A simple shelter in the square, such ...more »

  Surprise YEG Winter City wedding receptions in Churchill Square for random couples? NY City does it! A random couple married in a civil ceremony is spontaneously asked to share the warmth and join a surprise wedding reception set up in the square near city hall. In N.Y.C., this is supported by the Mayor's Office and Improv Everywhere: see

  A simple shelter in the square, such as a Metropolis pavilion, could be used to protect the couple, their family and friends, along with the local improv group and reception participants from the elements (the City Hall Foyer would be back-up locale). No matter the weather, this event could occur once or twice per month all winter long.

  Share the warmth of spontaneous giving & sharing in our Winter City!

  « less full details »

  Add your comment for Idea: Surprise Wedding Receptions in Churchill Square

  Submitted by sc 1 year ago

• I agree

  8 votes

  I disagree
  This idea is active.
  Winter Cities »

  Pocket Parks Downtown

  Pocket Parks downtown that serve the local residential community are vital to the long-term success of any city. Making downtown livable for residents, especially families, means more public park spaces within walking distance of where you live. In a WinterCity, the park is a place to congregate or hang out on a sunny winter day, make a snow man, walk your dog, and enjoy the fresh air. Some pocket parks may even have ...more »

  Pocket Parks downtown that serve the local residential community are vital to the long-term success of any city. Making downtown livable for residents, especially families, means more public park spaces within walking distance of where you live.

  In a WinterCity, the park is a place to congregate or hang out on a sunny winter day, make a snow man, walk your dog, and enjoy the fresh air. Some pocket parks may even have spaces for small food vendors, or a small area to create a temporary skating rink.

  Most of all, it allows residents to be in a natural, green space that changes with the seasons. Winter is a time that we anticipate renewal in the spring - flowering trees, community garden space, green grass. In the meantime, put on a touque and make a snow angel!

  « less full details »

  1 comment for Idea: Pocket Parks Downtown

  Submitted by Chris Buyze 1 year ago

• I agree

  28 votes

  I disagree
  This idea is active.
  Winter Cities »

  Pedestrian Sidewalks, Heated Patios

  Sidewalks & Public spaces - We need to pay more attention to creating inviting, public pedestrian streets and places downtown that are inviting, safe, and attractive for businesses and people. Generous sidewalks, attractive street elements, and attention paid to pedestrian crossings at intersections. Patios - Encourage restaurants and pubs to have patios year-round, including heat lamps and blankets for patrons. Allow ...more »

  Sidewalks & Public spaces - We need to pay more attention to creating inviting, public pedestrian streets and places downtown that are inviting, safe, and attractive for businesses and people. Generous sidewalks, attractive street elements, and attention paid to pedestrian crossings at intersections.

  Patios - Encourage restaurants and pubs to have patios year-round, including heat lamps and blankets for patrons. Allow mulled wine to be served by vendors in designated corners.

  In effect, putting more money in to the pedestrian street realm using good urban planning 'best practices' will go a long way to encouraging winter activity on the streets downtown!

  « less full details »

  3 comments for Idea: Pedestrian Sidewalks, Heated Patios

  Submitted by Chris Buyze 1 year ago

Displaying all 3 Ideas