Doubling Down on Downtown
Success in the core is critical for the success of our cities and region. Downtowns are vital hubs for employment, culture, education, entertainment, and government. The neighbourhood serves as a home, a place of business, and the centre for the entire region. In Edmonton, continued investment to grow the downtown population and jobs is critical for a thriving region that supports business, arts and culture, and employment.
Enhancing downtown’s vibrancy is important for countless people, whether they work there, live there, or attend one of the many sporting or cultural events held across a number of major marquee facilities. Transforming the current state to prioritize safety, access, and an improved tax base is essential for the future.
We advocate for the following outcomes:
- Attract economic investment and jobs
- Invest in revitalization for the downtown
- Invest in public realm improvements that align with the City of Edmonton’s Downtown Action Plan
- Incentivize more housing to double the downtown population
- Investment in housing incentives, infrastructure upgrades, public realm improvements, and community amenities to revitalize Edmonton’s downtown
Resources
External Website Links | May 12, 2025
Downtown Edmonton needs action now
Reports | October 15, 2024
Downtown Investment Plan
Position Letters | February 28, 2025
Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy End Date Extension
External Website Links | October 15, 2024
Coalition says $427M wish list should serve as ‘blueprint’ for downtown Edmonton investment
External Website Links | October 15, 2024
Community leaders layout plan to revitalize downtown Edmonton
Position Letters | August 8, 2025
Letter of Support for Downtown Student Housing Initiative
External Website Links | October 15, 2024
“Now is the time to invest in Edmonton’s downtown”
Press Releases | October 15, 2024
Solutions for Edmonton’s Financial Future: Strategic Investment in Downtown
Position Letters | May 7, 2025
Letter of Support from BILD Edmonton Metro – Downtown Action Plan
External Website Links | May 12, 2025
Opinion: Downtown Edmonton needs action now
External Website Links | October 15, 2024
Edmonton businesses pitch Downtown Investment Plan
External Website Links | November 14, 2024
Edmonton business groups push city for incentives to turn empty downtown offices into housing
External Website Links | May 12, 2025
Edmonton council to examine freshly minted $553-million Downtown revitalization plan
External Website Links | October 15, 2024
Groups seek $427M investment in downtown Edmonton
External Website Links | October 18, 2024
Edmonton businesses launch $427 million Downtown investment plan
Position Letters | June 18, 2025
Letter of Support for Downtown CRL Extension