[constance_chlore]

I don't think it really makes sense to think about giving Indigenous names to places/buildings as about 'reconciliation,' because it doesn't concretely accomplish anything—except in cases like 'Oliver,' where the original namesake was someone who was notably harmful for Indigenous people.

What it can serve to do is to connect people with the cultures and histories attached to the land. Frankly, I find Edmontonians rather embarrassingly ignorant about the history, both Indigenous and settler, of Edmonton and Alberta, and I do think it's worthwhile to name things in a way that encourages people to learn about those who have lived here before.

What does Wetaskiwin and Saskatchewan have in common? No stupid ^"-' symbols within the letters. Get rid of all that garbage from Wîhkwêntôwin. I'm not against indigenous names but they need to roll off the tongue easily for everyone. I literally copy and pasted Wîhkwêntôwin in because it's a hassle to type on the keyboard, I can't imagine how bad it is to do on a phone.

I truly believe that you can figure this one out. Believe in yourself!

 

[Stevey_G]

It's a nice name to be honest. I initially wanted being just "Downtown Central Park" which I feel would be more clear and concise as a key place of gathering and would work well with a renaming of Corona station to "Central Park Station".

But I can get behind this name because yes, I can pronounce it and yes, it can but inputted into Google maps quite easily. It's also culturally richer.

 

[Seamusmuldrew]

What does Wetaskiwin and Saskatchewan have in common? No stupid ^"-' symbols within the letters. Get rid of all that garbage from Wîhkwêntôwin. I'm not against indigenous names but they need to roll off the tongue easily for everyone. I literally copy and pasted Wîhkwêntôwin in because it's a hassle to type on the keyboard, I can't imagine how bad it is to do on a phone.

Well yes, it’s in a different language. Wetaskiwin and Saskatchewan are anglicized, Wîhkwêntôwin is not. This is not a problem with the name, but rather with people who only speak English. “All that garbage”, also known as accents are used in so, so many other languages that use Latin script. I think we’d benefit from signs put up around Wîhkwêntôwin showing the pronunciation because after seeing it once people might realize that accents aren’t as terrifying as they look.

In full honesty I created a keyboard shortcut because I can’t be bothered to spell it out with the accents every time. Most people won’t spell it with the accents and I think that’s very fair. I’m not about to start spelling Québec like that either.

 

[itom987]

Wetaskiwin and Saskatchewan were anglicized for good reason, and the names still respect the spoken native language of the past. Doing away with the accents is a reasonable compromise. The 24 letters in the alphabet are more than enough to create the desired sounds needed for communication. We don't need to force everyone to speak english with an British, American, or Australian accent, we have our own that works for us. I guarantee you that words like Québec will naturally evolve to Quebec, there is no point in resisting it.

Anyways, we should get back to talking about the park.

 

[Friendmonton]

 

[constance_chlore]

I guarantee you that words like Québec will naturally evolve to Quebec, there is no point in resisting it.

Uh, pretty sure it won't.

 

[Avenuer]

To be fair, this is actually artwork. But the RFP to artists required it to allow for child play. It is not really envisioned as traditional playground, as the requirement for artwork was part of the "1% for art" program for the Centennial Plaza renewal. A full playground was never contemplated here.

A full playground very well should have been, it's immediately outside of the Childrens' Library for goodness sake. The nearest actual playground is Boyle Street Plaza, a 15 minute walk. Can't believe they didn't install one.

 

[northlands]

BUILD PARKS FOR PEOPLE

NOT DESIGN PORTFOLIOS

 

[Garceyues]

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I wish that parking lot could have also been used as further space for the park.

 

[Seamusmuldrew]

Anyways, we should get back to talking about the park.

Good idea cause I really don’t understand what you’re talking about with these:

We don't need to force everyone to speak english with an British, American, or Australian accen

I guarantee you that words like Québec will naturally evolve to Quebec, there is no point in resisting it.

 

[thommyjo]

I wish that parking lot could have also been used as further space for the park.

I’m assuming the city wants to see it redeveloped. Buildings pay property taxes, parks don’t.

 

[IanO]

It's for sale. Buy it and donate it!

 

[Barnaby]

The BPs & parking lot are best off being high-rise developments. The city was correct in not including the parking lot as the park shouldn't touch a STROAD.

 

[IanO]

Disagree. I'd like to see a large fountain there to dissipate the noise and welcome people into it to the north.

 

[Gronk!]

It's for sale. Buy it and donate it!

Is anyone up for starting a pool for SRC folks?

Disagree. I'd like to see a large fountain there to dissipate the noise and welcome people into it to the north.

Precisely right. Moreover, once the extended CRL becomes a reality then it can be used for the park expansion.