Alberta’s 2025 provincial budget includes $106M for revitalization efforts in downtown Edmonton. This includes $52M toward a public event park near Rogers Place, $36.5M toward the demolition of the former Coliseum arena, and $16M for housing in the area. The budget also sets aside $179M for Edmonton’s light rail transit projects, and includes several multi-million investments in the city’s universities and colleges.
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-28
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Edmonton Region, AB
- cbc.ca
Calgary City Council has voted to proceed with its $6.2B Green Line LRT project following months of uncertainty. While the details of the project’s downtown route are still being discussed, the city plans to begin construction on the southeast portion of the line later this year.
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
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Calgary Region, AB
- cbc.ca
IndyGen is planning to build a solar farm with 30,000 panels and nameplate capacity of 200 megawatts in southern Alberta. It was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on September 5, 2024, with a completion date in January 2026.
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Utilities
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Added on 2024-11-27
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Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB
- medicinehatnews.com
The City of Edmonton is providing nearly $1 million over the next two years to the Chinatown neighborhood through the Chinatown Vibrancy Fund. The funding will boost tourism and enhance the neighborhood's appeal.
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2024-10-11
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Edmonton Region, AB
- edmontonjournal.com
The City of Calgary recently completed the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station extension, enhancing access to the city’s culture and entertainment district. The project aims to foster local investment, accommodate future residents, and connect neighborhoods.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-10-10
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Calgary Region, AB
- calgaryherald.com
The City of Calgary and the Government of Alberta have reached an agreement to advance the Green Line LRT project from Fourth Street S.E. to Shepard. The province recommitted $1.53 billion in funding, saving over 700 jobs that would have been lost without the funding. AECOM, a consulting firm, is working on a new downtown alignment plan, with significant construction expected by early 2025.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-10-10
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Calgary Region, AB
- cbc.ca