Churchill Square Venue
Temporary heated tent-like structure in the middle of churchill squre used to host a series of winter concerts, events, parties. This idea had previously been brought up by the city but never acted upon.
Temporary heated tent-like structure in the middle of churchill squre used to host a series of winter concerts, events, parties. This idea had previously been brought up by the city but never acted upon.
With a translucent style similar to the Khan Shatyr in Astana (http://www.khanshatyr.com/pages.php?l=01) to allow for natural lighting and appropriate geothermic temperature control during all four seasons. It would great to house restaurants, winter themed stores etc, in conjunction with the tobogganing hills, skating areas and parks either in the city centre airport lands or somewhere in the river valley in conjunction ...more »
With a translucent style similar to the Khan Shatyr in Astana (http://www.khanshatyr.com/pages.php?l=01) to allow for natural lighting and appropriate geothermic temperature control during all four seasons. It would great to house restaurants, winter themed stores etc, in conjunction with the tobogganing hills, skating areas and parks either in the city centre airport lands or somewhere in the river valley in conjunction with some of the other projects mentioned here. Architecturally unique, a Native american-ized version of Khan Shatyr could also form part of Edmonton's tourism backbone.
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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!
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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!
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Hold the world's first ever Winter International Video Mapping Competition in Downtown Edmonton. Check out this link: The idea would be to choose 5-6 blank-walled buildings downtown on an easy walking route whereby citizens and visitors could stroll during the winter evening / night, vote at heated hot chocolate / cider ice bar or patios, sample food-truck along the way, socialize, ...more »
Hold the world's first ever Winter International Video Mapping Competition in Downtown Edmonton. Check out this link:
The idea would be to choose 5-6 blank-walled buildings downtown on an easy walking route whereby citizens and visitors could stroll during the winter evening / night, vote at heated hot chocolate / cider ice bar or patios, sample food-truck along the way, socialize, window shop and or attend other winter events running concurrently or later that night. International designers would compete under the common theme of winter. Corporate sponsors could donate buildings, labour, transportation, volunteers, etc. demonstrating goodwill and pride in our community. This event would be free and accessible to all Edmontonians, could be held over the course of several nights and publicize our city nationally, and internationally.
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Just like we do with our homes, have businesses and office towers compete by lighting up their entrances/street fronts for Dec/Jan. Not necessarily a Xmas theme or style, but perhaps in a more artistic or creative manner to help illuminate our darkest months.
A lot of European cities host outdoor Christmas markets in the winter with traditional Christmas foods, hand made gifts, communal areas (e.g. bonfires/ licensed venues) and entertainment/ activities. I think an Edmonton version of this in Churchill Square would provide a much needed kick off to celebrate winter outside and downtown in the heart of Edmonton at this time of year - even if just for the business lunch crowd. ...more »
A lot of European cities host outdoor Christmas markets in the winter with traditional Christmas foods, hand made gifts, communal areas (e.g. bonfires/ licensed venues) and entertainment/ activities. I think an Edmonton version of this in Churchill Square would provide a much needed kick off to celebrate winter outside and downtown in the heart of Edmonton at this time of year - even if just for the business lunch crowd.
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