Barnaby
Senior Member
Imagine if The Gondola existed already. This area of the city would have reliable transit to DT and Strathcona.
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YEG imagineer
Active Member
It’s been COE for a couple of years now.
David A
Senior Member
Yes, partly explains the inertia. Not taking a risk is the most City of Edmonton thing.
Tropical
Active Member
1) I'd point out that both The Forks and Granville Island had major investments from the federal government. There are Government of Canada logos all over both sites - and I wonder if designating part of the area as a National Historic Site (by virtue of the Indigenous heritage and former fort site) would go a long way toward its developement.
2) The Forks serves as an excellent model since it has a lively blend of both commercial and cultural uses (with the baseball stadium even in a similar location), and has been successful within a very similar context. The central market building at the Forks is an easy analog to how a portion of the Rossdale powerplant could function. It's worth noting that there is little on-site residential that is now only coming to fruition after decades of building a positive reputation.
2) The Forks serves as an excellent model since it has a lively blend of both commercial and cultural uses (with the baseball stadium even in a similar location), and has been successful within a very similar context. The central market building at the Forks is an easy analog to how a portion of the Rossdale powerplant could function. It's worth noting that there is little on-site residential that is now only coming to fruition after decades of building a positive reputation.
David A
Senior Member
Interesting. Maybe what we need is some impetus from the Federal Government. Now that the Urban National Park seems to be DOA because of the Province maybe there is some money that could be allocated to this instead.
husky
Active Member
I am pretty sure there is still a lot of work ongoing behind the scenes on a lot of Rossdale stuff, including the pump house.
CplKlinger
Senior Member
Exploring Options and Tradeoffs- August 2025
We have reviewed and considered what you shared with us about Rossdale during the Building a Project Vision Together and Exploring Opportunities stages. The project team is now preparing to share design options based on your feedback, including:- Driving - measures to slow traffic
- Walking - sidewalks and crossing improvements
- Biking - bike routes and facilities
We want to hear from you
- Review the design options (14.55 MB)
- Complete the online survey
- Available from Wednesday, August 6 to Sunday, August 24
- Meet the Project Team at a drop-in event
- Date: Tuesday August 19
- Time: 6 to 8:30pm
- Location: Hawks Nest Room at RE/MAX Field
David A
Senior Member
Hope so, considering the pump house is smaller, but perhaps where it is makes it more complicated.
We really need to figure out how to cut through all the crap, other places seem to be able to do it.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I took the online survey. I did mention that the brand-new intersection at Rossdale Road and 101 St (as shown in pic) is in dire need of replacement. It's quite awkward to use and is prone to short-cutting pedestrians.
Immotus
New Member
This trail will be closed over the winter;
