[thommyjo]

I definitely appreciate the work going on. Pics, however, reminds me what a mish-mash of buildings along this section of Jasper Ave - from 114-116st. I'm not saying buildings need to all look the same but what has been built over different periods of time kind looks like a dog's breakfast on the north side and not what belongs on a mainstreet - and that's the better side right now.

Agreed. I’m always shocked how much worse jasper is vs whyte in terms of architecture and facades. Really sucks.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

So I wonder if trees will make it in this season in the completed sections?

 

[itom987]

Jasper Avenue west of 109th street was never a true urban street. There had always been a lack of street fronting buildings along it. Car dealerships were one of the first businesses along that street I believe. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[David A]

Jasper Avenue west of 109th street was never a true urban street. There had always been a lack of street fronting buildings along it. Car dealerships were one of the first businesses along that street I believe. Correct me if I am wrong.

There was the old rail line and rail yards too, so west of 109 street it wasn't really a retail area historically at all unlike Whyte Ave. However, with all the residential nearby there is potential for it to become a more urban street.

 

[kcantor]

There was the old rail line and rail yards too, so west of 109 street it wasn't really a retail area historically at all unlike Whyte Ave. However, with all the residential nearby there is potential for it to become a more urban street.

One of the impediments to Jasper Avenue's continuity as a street was - and remains - the stinginess of the City in refusing to bring the street up to grade when the rail overpass was removed.

 

[Gronk!]

I was told by a project supervisor that the new section from 114 St to east of 116 St opens on Monday.

Update: it's now open!

 

[roe_]

One of the impediments to Jasper Avenue's continuity as a street was - and remains - the stinginess of the City in refusing to bring the street up to grade when the rail overpass was removed.

Based on some comments, it seems like the two biggest things holding Edmonton back from true greatness are the dip in Jasper and the hairpin turn on Gateway.

Who knew

 

[Didama]

Based on some comments, it seems like the two biggest things holding Edmonton back from true greatness are the dip in Jasper and the hairpin turn on Gateway.

Who knew

Don't forget the lack of a water feature in the Warehouse Park! Devastating to our city's potential

 

[Glenco]

Don't forget the lack of a water feature in the Warehouse Park! Devastating to our city's potential

Wow Hyperbole or what?

 

[constance_chlore]

Wow Hyperbole or what?

I'm about 99.999% sure that's the point.

 

[Glenco]

I'm about 99.999% sure that's the point.

That occurred to me long after I made that post.

 

[Out of Towner]

Don't forget the lack of a water feature in the Warehouse Park! Devastating to our city's potential

This is the Jasper Avenue thread. If you want to comment on Warehouse Park, then please use that thread.

 

[constance_chlore]

Something's going on close to Jasper / 124.

 

[Gronk!]

Something's going on close to Jasper / 124.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1965545663485411771

 

[Out of Towner]

Something's going on close to Jasper / 124.

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99.999% sure that it's a worker making a water system repair.