Building Great Neighbourhoods: Garneau - Exploring Options
Thank you for participating in engagement activities for Building Great Neighbourhoods: Garneau - Exploring Options.
Engagement for this phase is now closed. You can find the currently available engagement opportunities at
engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneau
Garneau has been chosen for Neighbourhood Renewal beginning in spring 2021 with anticipated completion in 2022.
Neighbourhood Renewal in Garneau will involve road reconstruction and repaving, as well as replacement of streetlights and reconstruction of sidewalks, curb and gutter. It also includes the opportunity for 2 local improvements, sidewalk renewal and decorative street lights. Arterial roads and alleys are not included in the scope of work.
Please watch your mailbox for correspondence from Building Great Neighbourhoods about the Garneau Neighbourhood Renewal Project.
Garneau has been chosen for Neighbourhood Renewal beginning in spring 2021 with anticipated completion in 2022.
Neighbourhood Renewal in Garneau will involve road reconstruction and repaving, as well as replacement of streetlights and reconstruction of sidewalks, curb and gutter. It also includes the opportunity for 2 local improvements, sidewalk renewal and decorative street lights. Arterial roads and alleys are not included in the scope of work.
Please watch your mailbox for correspondence from Building Great Neighbourhoods about the Garneau Neighbourhood Renewal Project.
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Draft Project Vision and Guiding Principles
almost 4 years agoThis engagement activity is now closed. You can find current information about Building Great Neighbourhoods: Garneau at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneauWhat are a Vision and Guiding Principles?
The Vision Statement and Guiding Principles, created using public input, are intended to summarize the values and desired future that residents see for Garneau and guide the direction for the Neighbourhood Renewal Plan.
Review the Draft Vision and Principles developed with public input and let us know if you agree or disagree and why. They are listed below as well as in the boxes.
Draft Vision:
Garneau is a unique urban village—a welcoming neighbourhood where a diversity of people live, work, learn, shop, and play, promoting friendly interactions and a high quality of life.
Pedestrian focused, the neighbourhood is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all who walk, bike, drive, and use transit, with inviting public spaces and parks that strengthen its sense of community.
Garneau embraces and enhances its beauty, and builds on its rich historic charm and distinct character.
Draft Guiding Principles:
Guiding Principle 1: To provide a safe and enjoyable pedestrian experience that encourages walking.
Guiding Principle 2: To design safe, user-friendly roadways and intersections that reduce vehicle speeds and discourage shortcutting.
Guiding Principle 3: To provide safe connections to neighbourhood amenities and destinations for all modes of travel.
Guiding Principle 4: To provide infrastructure, street crossings and public spaces that are accessible and safe for all ages, genders, and mobility levels, and in all seasons.
Guiding Principle 5: To establish new and enhance existing public spaces and parks that provide opportunities for community gathering and recreation.
Guiding Principle 6: To incorporate urban design that reflects and enhances the neighbourhood’s history, beauty, and natural elements.
Guiding Principle 7: To prioritize on-street parking for residents and their visitors within a reasonable distance from their homes.Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoDraft Guiding Principles
Guiding Principle 1: To provide a safe and enjoyable pedestrian experience that encourages walking. Guiding Principle 2: To design safe, user-friendly roadways and intersections that reduce vehicle speeds and discourage shortcutting. Guiding Principle 3: To provide safe connections to neighbourhood amenities and destinations for all modes of travel. Guiding Principle 4: To provide infrastructure, street crossings and public spaces that are accessible and safe for all ages, genders, and mobility levels, and in all seasons. Guiding Principle 5: To establish new and enhance existing public spaces and parks that provide opportunities for community gathering and recreation. Guiding Principle 6: To incorporate urban design that reflects and enhances the neighbourhood’s history, beauty, and natural elements. Guiding Principle 7: To prioritize on-street parking for residents and their visitors within a reasonable distance from their homes. Let us know if you agree/disagree and why.
4 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoDraft Vision
Garneau is a unique urban village—a welcoming neighbourhood where a diversity of people live, work, learn, shop, and play, promoting friendly interactions and a high quality of life. Pedestrian focused, the neighbourhood is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all who walk, bike, drive, and use transit, with inviting public spaces and parks that strengthen its sense of community. Garneau embraces and enhances its beauty, and builds on its rich historic charm and distinct character. Let us know if you agree or disagree and why
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Parks, Open Spaces & Character
almost 4 years agoThis engagement activity is now closed. You can find current information about Building Great Neighbourhoods: Garneau at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneau Engagement for this phase is now closed. You can find current information about engagement opportunities at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneauWe heard there is a desire to update Garneau’s many existing parks and green spaces with improved amenities, aesthetics and maintenance, and to consider adding new parks, playgrounds, open spaces, and a dog park.
We have identified four locations for improvement opportunities. Tell us how you would like to use these spaces.
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Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoCity Arts Centre / Bus Turn Around 109 St / 83 Ave
Ideas for this space include: - Planting along chicanes (if rebuilt) - Expanded plaza treatment - Consolidate and reconfigure parking area Tell us how you would like to use these spaces.
7 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoUnnamed Park 107 St / 86 Ave
Tell us how you would like to use these spaces.
3 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoAdair Park Sask Dr / 90 Ave Includes new look out
Ideas for this space include: - Potential new lookout - Potential improvment to overgrown areas Tell us how you would like to use these spaces.
6 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoBraithwaite Park 112 St / 82 Ave
Ideas for this space include: - Potential boulevard trees - Potential dog park - Potential pedestrian connections through and around the park Tell us how you would like to use these spaces.
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Biking - Lanes/Connectors
almost 4 years agoThis engagement activity is now closed. You can find current information about Building Great Neighbourhoods: Garneau at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneau Engagement for this phase is now closed. You can find current information about engagement opportunities at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneauAs part of the Southside Bike Network a north/south route and east/west connections will be added. The north/south route has already been determined for 110 Street. We have identified opportunities for east/west connection locations. These are open for discussion and feedback.
Review bike lane locations and opportunities for connections and let us know what you think.
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Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years ago88 and 89 Avenue (109 Street - 110 Street Connector)
East-west connections between 109 Street and the new 110 Street bike route are required as part of the Southside Bike Network. There is an opportunity to provide a new connector between 109 Street and 110 Street. The 88 Avenue connector would be removed. Description: On-street, two-way protected; parking removed; one-way east bound traffic remains
5 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoOverall Bike Map
This map shows the overall network for bikes. Let us know what you think.
13 comments1Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years ago110 Street
As part of the Southside Bike Network, 110 Street will be the location for a fully separated, protected bike lane. Description: On-street, two-way protected from 76 Avenue to Saskatchewan Drive; parking removed; traffic changed to one-way traffic northbound from 76-82 Avenue
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Residential Parking Program
almost 4 years agoThis engagement activity is now closed. You can find current information about Building Great Neighbourhoods: Garneau at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneau Engagement for this phase is now closed. You can find current information about engagement opportunities at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneauThe City is currently reviewing the Residential Parking Program city-wide and are looking for your input.
When commenting on a specific location telling us the street/avenue would be most helpful.
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Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoIdeas to improve parking
Do you have suggestions to improve the current on street parking situation near your home?
4 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoAre you able to park on your street near your home?
Tell us a little about what it's like when you park on the street near your home
10 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoOn street parking permits
Currently the City is reviewing the residential parking program city wide. Assuming the first permit is free would you pay for additional on street parking permits?
4 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoCurrent Residential Parking Program Map
Tell us how the current residential parking program areas meet/do not meet your needs. Click on the image to see a larger version of the parking program map Green: Restricted parking except residents with permit, with various time periods. Blue: 2 HOUR PARKING 08:00 TO 18:00 HRS EXCEPT RESIDENTS WITH VALID PERMIT, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. This zone extends south into the McKernan Neighbourhood. Red: no parking restrictions.
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Improving Walking and Traffic Calming in Garneau, and the Reconfiguration of 90th Ave and the Garneau School Area
almost 4 years agoThis engagement activity is now closed. You can find current information about Building Great Neighbourhoods: Garneau at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneau Engagement for this phase is now closed. You can find current information about engagement opportunities at engaged.edmonton.ca/buildinggarneauHere are four focus areas where we have an idea that has several changes. Please have a look at the description and image for each one and let us know if you like it by clicking on the heart, and leave comments.
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Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoGarneau School Area
We are sharing an opportunity to improve the area surrounding Garneau School. Review the proposed option which includes - A shared use path on the north side of 86 Ave - Bus parking Bays - Raised crosswalk at the alley - Tree planting All features can be included or removed
8 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoWalking - Missing Sidewalk Connections and Crossings
We have highlighted locations where we have heard about missing sidewalk connections and crossing concerns. Please identify any locations (street / avenue) that are not reflected on the maps and add comments.
10 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years agoTraffic Calming
On the map, we have highlighted locations of existing traffic calming measures and locations where we heard about driving concerns. Please identify any additional locations (street / avenue) that are not reflected on the map and describe the concern. Any comments about existing traffic calming measures can also be recorded here.
19 comments0Building Great Neighbourhoodsover 4 years ago90 Avenue
Review the proposed redesigned 90 Avenue, these opportunities are designed to address the concerns raised through public engagement. - Features include: - Patterned intersection - Shared use path on the south side of 90 Ave - Curb extensions on both sides of 110 St at 90 Ave - Formalized turn around - Potential look out - Angle parking - Signage
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Exploring Options - Big Maps
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Exploring Options
Building Great Neighbourhoods: Garneau - Exploring Options is currently at this stageWe invite you to tell us about your experience moving in and around Garneau and identify opportunities for future improvement
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Exploring Opportunities & Tradeoffs
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Community Feedback on Draft Design
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Streetlight Expression of Interest & Local Improvement Levy
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Cost Sharing Opportunities - Sidewalk Local Improvment Levy
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