Questions [part 1/2]

Crescent Heights & Tuxedo Park: Before the Green Line

You know your neighbourhood best. Please help us understand (1) what is currently great in Crescent Heights & Tuxedo Park, and (2) what problems/challenges there currently are. You can also think of "problems/challenges" as aspirations or things that could be improved. You are welcome to share more than one answer.

Think about your neighbourhood now: what is great about it? what do you value most?

<p>e.g. great roads, nice parks, safe intersections, business access, types of housing etc.</p>

18 September, 2016

Nicole says:

Walkable, bikable, close to downtown, great businesses in small sq. ft. locations, wide range of age and income demographics.

16 September, 2016

Ron says:

Very central location with decent access to transit. Good amount of Greenpeace.

16 September, 2016

Sarah says:

The great historic homes in the neighborhood and strong community feel.

14 September, 2016

KvonE says:

Central location. Lots of nearby amenities (parks, shops, schools, recreational stuff). Decent transit options. Nice walking neighbourhood

14 September, 2016

Bridget says:

I like living around centre street because it provides accessible roads, it's not busy, and it's safe. Our parks can use a little revamping

14 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

Walkability, proximity to downtown and river, nice park areas, family friendly, housing diversity

13 September, 2016

monkeyslick says:

walkability, restaurants, shops, easy access to downtown and out of town. century homes and up and coming trend spot.

13 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

Diversity of housing stock and businesses. Walk-ability.

13 September, 2016

Corbo says:

Character homes, walk ability (Safeway, Starbucks, shoppers drug mart, restaurants), green spaces, rotary off leash park, pathways

12 September, 2016

CM2ST says:

Historical character homes+ Sterile monster homes+ Ethnic diversity+ Beautiful views & parks+100 year old broken & tarred sidewalks=ECLECTIC

12 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

- The diversity of the neighbourhood in building types i.e., single family, semi-detached, apartment. - The proximity to downtown

12 September, 2016

Dougeg says:

I think if the city lessons can put all underground it will be like a subway like Montreal

What are some current land use and transportation problems/challenges that you think need to be addressed?

<p>e.g. problem intersections, jaywalking, business issues, access to community services, etc.</p>

18 September, 2016

Nicole says:

Centre St. is fairly easy and safe to cross compared to Edmonton Trail.

18 September, 2016

Nicole says:

Edmonton Trail between Memorial and 16th Ave. is hard to cross safely except at controlled intersections. Drivers treat it as a highway.

14 September, 2016

KvonE says:

Centre Street in it's current form is a miserable hole of noise, dirt, and danger.

14 September, 2016

KvonE says:

Cars travelling too fast. Street design that prioritizes motor vehicles. Missing safe bike routes for children. Overly separated land uses.

13 September, 2016

Corbo says:

Centre street not walkable, Hard to cross centre street safely (10th Ave light is slow), 13th ave to 16th ave hard to navigate while driving

12 September, 2016

CM2ST says:

Centre street is to busy, to many crosswalks not being used, lots of jaywalking, not enough parking, DO NOT put bike lanes on Centre St

10 September, 2016

BT says:

HOV enforcement; poor cycling safety and routes; poor pedestrian safety, sadly unrealized community culture = BETTER DESIGN

10 September, 2016

Chan says:

traffic calming everywhere. Far more traffic circles and narrower roads which forces traffic to slow without affecting volume

10 September, 2016

jim says:

centre street and edmonton trail have so much potential to be vibrant trendy exciting valuable streets improving life and values all around

10 September, 2016

jim says:

far to many home owners allow hedges to grow far over sidewalk. Where is bylaw? Some hedges push pedestrians off the sidewalk!

10 September, 2016

CrtHgt says:

enforce the HOV lanes and let transit do its work. Improve safety for walkers and cyclists. Enforce street parking regulations.

10 September, 2016

Henry says:

Better walking and cycling infrastructure. Our area is designed as a transit corridor rather than designed to benefit the community

Great! Now we want to ask you about the future of your neighbourhood - after the Green Line is built. Click the "Questions [part 2/2]" tab above.

Questions [part 2/2]

Crescent Heights & Tuxedo Park: After the Green Line is built...

You know your neighbourhood best. Please help us understand (1) what could be great in Crescent Heights & Tuxedo Park after the Green Line is built, and (2) what problems/challenges you think might emerge. You can also think of "problems/challenges" as aspirations or things that could be improved. You are welcome to share more than one answer.


Think about your neighbourhood after the Green Line is built... what opportunities are there to make the area even greater?

<p>e.g. improved areas, access to transit, business growth, housing, etc.</p>

16 September, 2016

Hi says:

Could have more access to transit when buses are full, modernize somewhat the area.

16 September, 2016

Sarah says:

More artisan small scale businesses. They would benefit from the transit access.

14 September, 2016

KvonE says:

Complete re-imagining of the station area around 28 avenue and Centre Street. This node should be the heart of a walkable urban community.

14 September, 2016

Bridget says:

The Stations should be nice and I would recommend elevated from the ground as to not bother traffic like the NW/Aspen LRT. Improve our park

14 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

better pedestrian/bike crossings for Centre St./Edm Tr., above ground green line will make this worse. More attractive business on Centre S

13 September, 2016

monkeyslick says:

improve streetscapes on Centre &16th. cut down on cross through traffic, eliminate lane switch over, slow traffic, more development

13 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

Better public spaces. Improved pedestrian infrastructure. Better streetscape along Centre. More trees.

12 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

More multifamily building in the area, more businesses, larger city tax base, convenience to downtown to my higher taxes and increased crime

12 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

Green Line opportunites should be balanced with what currently exists. i.e. don't show $10 coffee shops on every street corner. Be realistic

10 September, 2016

ADS says:

better traffic calming; safety for cyclists and pedestrians; more vibrant shops/restraunts/cafes along centre street with less focus on cars

10 September, 2016

DcD says:

Opportunity for enhanced public space (realm); Better Ped crossings on Ctr Str; More variety of meeting places; improved Ped Infrastructures

9 September, 2016

Derek says:

Stops on 8th Ave and 16th Ave will revitalize the area and allow businesses to survive and thrive

What new problems/challenges do you think might emerge after the Green Line is built? What are your biggest concerns?

<p>e.g. traffic problems, access to businesses, crime, crossing the street, etc.</p>

14 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

Green Line divides the community even more than Centre Str. Low or no public realm investment. Downtown 7 AV redux. Too much space for cars.

12 September, 2016

CM2ST says:

Road expansion needed due to higher multifamily 5000 more residents and more business & crime, if all underground no impact on Centre St

10 September, 2016

ADS says:

Traffic problems for commuters - but as a local - I'm ok with this to improve the feel of our community.

10 September, 2016

DcD says:

LRT on surface through Crescent Heights will destroy all the positive attributes of existing neighbourhood. Here's an opp to do it right!

9 September, 2016

Derek says:

access to business and neighbourhoods if 8th Ave station does not happen

9 September, 2016

BL says:

Non-paying vagrants on the train. I saw Dalhousie Station turn into a crime den that spread. Security presence would be a necessity!

8 September, 2016

DR says:

traffic will become even worse. will be difficult to pedestrians and cyclists to cross center street. loss of bus service for locals

7 September, 2016

Greg says:

I fear there might not be easy access to the station head.

6 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

Crime, Cut through traffic

6 September, 2016

KV says:

Having the Green Line go UG will not allow the revitalization of Centre Street N, missed opportunity. Limited parking within the community.

6 September, 2016

Anonymous says:

greatest fear is that I'm dead already & Alberta is eternity

5 September, 2016

Fitzgerald says:

Safety issues due to existing problems with drugs/alcohol around 16 ave and Centre.

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