12-05-2025
Edmonton council to examine freshly minted $553-million Downtown revitalization plan
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Edmonton city councillors are set to debate a new Downtown Action Plan this week that could chart the course for more than a half-billion dollars to be put toward the development of the city's core.
The proposed strategy bears a striking resemblance to a Downtown Investment Plan released in October by a group of businesses
'I do think it's a breakthrough,' said Jason Syvixay, vice-president of strategy and operations for BILD Edmonton Metro. 'I think we've been able to come to the table on both sides, public and private sector, be very vulnerable and open and honest, transparent about what we see to be the issues and challenges in Downtown — as well as the opportunities.'
