109th Street: The Bridge District1

The Bridge District A bold vision for the redevelopment of the 109 th Street corridor

109th Street: The Bridge District3 Redevelopment Area The 109 th Street corridor from 78 th Avenue North to the North Saskatchewan River (images courtesy of Google Maps –

109th Street: The Bridge District4 Redevelopment Goals Unification of 109 th Street corridor to include area’s rich history Create an atmosphere that is attractive to Edmontonians Rejuvenate the Garneau school site Create a centre to display and discover Edmonton’s Heritage

109th Street: The Bridge District5 Our Proposal 1.Unified design motif for the 109 th Street corridor 2.Rejuvenation of the Garneau School site into a multi-use facility housing the Strathcona Heritage Centre

109th Street: The Bridge District6 Why “Bridge District”? Edmonton is often called “River City” The High Level Bridge united the cities of Edmonton and Strathcona The High Level and Walterdale Bridges are important features of the area’s landscape Bridges represent humanity’s ingenuity, invention and intelligence

109th Street: The Bridge District7 1. Unified Design Motif Why? –The 109 th Street area lacks a distinct overall character –Our proposal would give the area a unique identity that incorporates the area’s rich history

109th Street: The Bridge District8 1. Unified Design Motif Proposal: 1.Change signage, streetlamps, bus stops and parking meters 2.Add banners 3.Create a “Walk through History” 4.Add facilities for waste recycling All components would feature a bridge- inspired design scheme

109th Street: The Bridge District9 1. Unified Design Motif

109th Street: The Bridge District10 1. Unified Design Motif

109th Street: The Bridge District11 2. Rejuvenation of Garneau School Site Why? –Garneau School is currently underutilized –Its status as an elementary school reduces its utilization by Edmontonians –The location of the school makes it dangerous for schoolchildren –Edmonton lacks a devoted municipal historical centre

109th Street: The Bridge District12 Proposal: 1.Rehabilitate building’s exterior 2.Convert into the “Strathcona Heritage Centre” 3.Landscaping and beautification of park 4.Commercial development along 109 th Street 2. Rejuvenation of Garneau School Site

109th Street: The Bridge District13 2. Rejuvenation of Garneau School Site Strathcona Heritage Centre –Existing school converted into a gallery and interpretive centre –Will house artefacts and revolving exhibitions about Edmonton’s rich history –Gymnasium will be made into a multi-use community-oriented facility –Creation of an honorary “town crier” position

109th Street: The Bridge District14 Stakeholder Impact Assessment StakeholderPositivesNegatives Community Residents Sense of community and place More space for local groups Increased employment Improved safety Increased property value Relocation of school Increase in visitors to area Minor noise complaints during redevelopment

109th Street: The Bridge District15 Stakeholder Impact Assessment StakeholderPositivesNegatives City of Edmonton Residents New centre for city’s history and culture Unification of downtown and Strathcona Unique district Increased business in area Minor costs associated with small scale redevelopment Minor traffic disruptions

109th Street: The Bridge District16 Stakeholder Impact Assessment StakeholderPositivesNegatives Local Business Owners Increased traffic to area New commercial space Revitalized business district Increased revenue and business values Minor traffic disruptions Minor noise complaints during redevelopment