[supaflyryguy]

Unpopular opinion on this forum, but a first to market franchise (something like Dunkin’) in one of the retail bays would instantly drive traffic to that location. Look at how Edmontonians lined up for Chik-Fil-A and Kristy Kreme.

With no drive-thru? Not a chance. Those franchises cater to car-brained consumption automatons and will be positioned strategically near power centers just off the Henday where their GPS won't be too confused to take them.

 

[David A]

With no drive-thru? Not a chance. Those franchises cater to car-brained consumption automatons and will be positioned strategically near power centers just off the Henday where their GPS won't be too confused to take them.

Well this would be interesting, probably would attract a lot of attention and get many customers as the area is busy and has fairly good pedestrian traffic.

Things can and do succeed without a drive-thru even here, but even if interested they would probably be quickly steered to a more suburban location by those in the know, that is the Edmonton way.

 

[strata]

I think having a decorative black metal railing along the curb would go a long way in making this stretch feel pedestrian safe/friendly.

 

[devobersver]

I think having a decorative black metal railing along the curb would go a long way in making this stretch feel pedestrian safe/friendly.

The city should have narrowed the road then use the space for shrubs and trees.

 

[itom987]

This has nothing to do with the road and everything to do with the picnic tables that homeless are using to hang out.

 

[IanO]

Edmonton has a tough time attracting folks to anything other than a mall at the best of times, let alone when it's slightly tucked away/a 1/2 block too far.

Look at Patagonia a block north, it failed and moved to SEC and yet I firmly believe that it would have worked if it had been ON Whyte, say where Lulu was.

 

[oilcity98]

The building is pretty beautiful and unique if you ask me. I think more of it comes down to exposure, a lot of people have no idea this even exists. Savvy businesses can find ways to attract people, I still believe this can become more of a destination in time.

 

[constance_chlore]

The building is pretty beautiful and unique if you ask me. I think more of it comes down to exposure, a lot of people have no idea this even exists. Savvy businesses can find ways to attract people, I still believe this can become more of a destination in time.

I watch places like Felice, Kinshi Rinji, etc. holding all kinds of events to draw people in and I wonder: why do I never come across events hosted at Station Park? It doesn't really seem like they're trying very hard.

EDIT: I did just notice that Sweat is having their Canada Day patio party here, so I have to walk back the above just a bit.