Archive for the ‘Revitalization’ Category
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Hey Community! We need YOUR OPINION!
The Avenue Initiative is taking one more step to beautify the Avenue and we need your help. But don’t worry, you don’t have to for volunteer for anything!
Murals will be painted on the electrical boxes that line the Ave and we would like your input as to what themes you think the murals should have. The Avenue is rich with diversity and we want to celebrate it. Help us create these murals to REFLECT YOU!
Send your ideas for themes to Jaimie at tjclem@telus.net or call 780.721.8417.
Watch for the murals to be unveiled at the Kaleido Festival in September.
Tags: beautification, community arts, murals, Revitalization
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Want to be involved in something big? Now’s your chance! The Avenue Initiative is looking for young emerging artists to HELP PAINT MURALS on the electrical boxes along the Avenue. You will be mentored by a professional artist and be part of the process in designing and painting one mural.
If you live between 75th Street & 104th Street and 111th Avenue & the Yellowhead and are between 13 and 18 years of age, please submit one piece of artwork and a short paragraph on why you want to be involved to one of the following:
Email Jaimie at tjclem@telus.net
Drop off in person at The Carrot (9351 – 118th Avenue) Attn: Christy
Drop off in person at Landlord and Tenant building (8904 – 118th Avenue) Attn: Judy
Painting of the murals will take place in August over 1-2 days and the murals will be revealed at the Kaleido Festival in September.
Don’t miss this chance to leave your mark on the Avenue!
For additional information please contact Jaimie at 780.721.8417 or tjclem@telus.net.
Tags: beautification, Call for submissions, emerging artists, mural, Revitalization
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Plans for the redevelopment of the building into a community focused arts/arts friendly facility continue!
Partners Arts Habitat Association and Arts on the Ave have just completed an intensive consulting workshop with expert in the field of cultural rejuvenation – Toronto Artscape CEO Tim Jones. They continue successful discussions with the City to develop a long-term plan for the building use and rejuvenation. At the same time they recognize that the building can and should be put to use in the interim. Public information sessions will be held in the near future to include the community on those developments.
Look forward to new life in the building soon!
To those of you who participated in the November Cycle Building Visioning Session, your input has been invaluable. A summary of your comments can be found on the following links:
cycle building workshop results (PDF download)
Arts on the Ave website – www.artsontheave.org
Avenue Initiative Revitalization website – www.avenueinitiative.ca
Arts Habitat Association website – www.artshab.com
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Liz Nichols’ review of Hockey Stories for Boys is also an ode to a neighborhood in rebirth.
Her article highlights many of the shining lights in the ever-brightening story that is Alberta Avenue. And you know what, I couldn’t find the phrase “former troubled neighborhood” anywhere. Perhaps the past is finally giving way to the future.
Read her excellent piece online now at http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/cracked+hilarity/2209459/story.html.
Hockey Stories for Boys runs now through Sunday at the Avenue Theatre. You can get more details on our website here.
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
The following is a news release provided by Judy Allan, head of the Avenue Initiative.
Area being transformed through the arts
Handy Bakery, one of the newly renovated storefronts on the Ave.
Musicians, artists of all stripes, and those who enjoy art have come together with the City to transform 118th Avenue into a vibrant arts destination. The Alberta Avenue Revitalization Initiative is a winner on many levels: improved sidewalks and streets, updated storefronts, new businesses and festivals; and now, a national award.
The Institute of Public Administration in Canada/Deloitte Public Sector Leadership bronze award for municipalities was presented to the City of Edmonton in Toronto on Nov. 5. The award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership by taking bold steps to improve Canada, through advancements in public policy and management.
“This award is a tribute to the many people who recognized this neighbourhood’s potential and took action, and continue to take action, to transform the area,” said Ward 3 Councillor Tony Caterina.
“The success of the Alberta Avenue Initiative lies in the cooperative and collaborative way in which citizens, administration and Council worked together to make changes happen on 118 Avenue,” said Ward 3 Councillor Ed Gibbons.
“In accepting this award, we gratefully acknowledge the many leadership contributions made by community, business, City administration and City Council to the Alberta Avenue Revitalization Initiative,” says Kathy Barnhart, Branch Manager, Neighbourhood and Community Development with Community Services.
The Alberta Avenue Revitalization Initiative began in 2005, as a result of a request by citizens for better lighting on 118 Avenue. The area had fallen into disrepair, and crime was an issue. The ward Councillors for the area knew that better street lighting would help, but more had to be done to help turn the neighbourhood around.
“The area is really quite beautiful,” says Judy Allan, Alberta Avenue Initiative Project Coordinator. “It is close to downtown and major transportation routes, and is bookended by NAIT at one end, and Edmonton Northlands and Rexall Place at the other. There’s every reason why this area can, and should be, a desirable place to live.”
Through public consultation, residents and business owners created a vision for the community they want their neighbourhood to become: a community with safe streets and spaces, strong community life, thriving economy, and environmental well-being.
A community steering committee guides initiatives, and an integrated service team, comprised of staff from all City departments, support the work. Alberta Avenue’s success story has spawned similar revitalization efforts in Jasper Place, McCauley and McDougall/Queen Mary Park neighbourhoods.
“Everyone involved in transforming Alberta Avenue should be very proud of what has been accomplished,” said Christy Morin, founder of Arts on the Avenue. “People who visit or move here will see the results of what happens when people come together and truly live as a community.”
The approach to revitalizing Alberta Avenue is also an example of what the City wants to achieve through the Great Neighbourhoods : all City departments working together with residents, businesses, community leaders and other stakeholders to shape the future of where we live.
“We see tremendous potential for this to have a sweeping impact on the way in which the City of Edmonton interacts with its citizens, and how citizens can engage in the development and sustainability of their neighbourhoods,” said Ms. Barnhart.
For more information:
Judy Allan
Title
Revitalization Coordinator, Avenue Initiative
Telephone
780-496-1913
780-915-7599 (cell)
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
ARTS ON THE AVE & ARTS HABITAT ASSOCIATION
Invite you to an afternoon of
VISIONING
DREAMING
IMAGINING
What will the former Alberta Cycle building become?
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2009 at 2:00pm
PLEASE RSVP by Nov 16
Seating is limited….reserve your spot: cyclebuilding@gmail.com
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Not sure if you’ve noticed lately, but Alberta Avenue, and the revitalization taking place here, is ALL OVER the media.
You may have picked up Avenue Magazine this month to find Christy Morin, President of Arts On The Ave, featured as one of their “Top 40 Under 40″. You can read that article online at http://www.avenueedmonton.com/articles/page/item/christy-morin.
Or, perhaps you’ve been over to the City of Edmonton website, where The Avenue Initiative is featured with an image on the front page, linking to a story and a video about the exciting changes happening on Alberta Avenue these days. Our very own Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse and Kaleido Festival are mentioned as well.
If you haven’t caught the “Avenue Fever” yet, perhaps Thursday is your day. Here is the official word from the Avenue Initiative;
Global Edmonton is taking the News Hour On the Road to Alberta Avenue! Tune into the News Hour at 6.00 on Thursday, November 5th to see Gord Steinke, Lynda Steele and the rest of the Global Edmonton team broadcasting live from the Alberta Avenue Farmer’s Market and The Carrot Coffeehouse.
We need YOU to help show Edmonton what a great neighbourhood Alberta Avenue is. We need both the Farmers’ Market and The Carrot filled with all the great people who live in the area. Bring the whole family down, tell your neighbours, bring your friends!
Both Global News at 5 and 6 will be broadcast from Alberta Avenue but during the 6 o’clock news you see stories about things happening in Alberta Avenue, a live interview with Judy Allan on the Avenue Revitalization, as well as live footage from the Farmers’ Market and The Carrot.
At the Farmers’ Market (9210 118 Avenue) between 5pm and 7pm:
Free balloon animals
Free face painting
Free entertainment
And of course, lots of great food & gift products to buy
And don’t worry about making supper. We have a concession and grill a mean hotdog.
Global Special: hotdog, drink and chips or chocolate bar for only $4
At The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 – 118 Avenue) between 5pm and 7pm:
Global weather live from The Carrot!
Live Entertainment
Bring a friend and enjoy a 2 for 1 Latte!
And you’ll be happy to know the construction on 118 Avenue is over for the season. You can once again drive in either direction. Happy Driving and see you on Thursday!
Please forward this information, add it to your facebook page, tweet it and spread the word anyhow you can!
Tags: alberta avenue, articles, Press, Revitalization
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Here are some photos documenting the progress of the Popular Bakery Mural on Alberta Ave and 93rd street.
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Phase One of the 118th Avenue Initiative Streetscape Improvements are pretty much complete! All the hard work has paid off…the Avenue looks fantastic. We are celebrating the new Streetscape with a big party on the Avenue!
I have attached a copy of the Eastwoodfest Street dance Celebration handbill with schedule. At 1pm there will be speeches from Councillor Gibbons and Councillor Caterina. At the same time the Streetscape Working Group will be recognized. I hope that you will be able to attend!
EASTWOODFEST AND STREET DANCE CELEBRATION.
On Saturday, August 15, the Avenue will come alive with entertainment, music, festivities, and great food, including a free pancake breakfast. 118th Avenue from 82 – 87 Street will be closed to traffic while we celebrate the beautiful new Streetscape Improvements. There will be live music, street performers, an antique car show, and an arts market. Enjoy local renowned artists, including Edmonton’s own Captain Tractor, the Wambats, and more! A full schedule of events can be found at www.avenueinitiative.ca or on our website here.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: 118 Ave, 82 St. to 87 St.
Eastwood Park, 86 St. and 118 Ave. (Children’s entertainment and carnival)
118 Avenue, from 82 Street to 87 Street, will be open to pedestrian traffic only during the event.
Tags: alberta avenue, alberta avenue community hall, Eastwood, festival
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Avenue Goes to the Dogs Poster
Title: Avenue Goes to The Dogs Festival
Location: Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Avenue
Link out: Click here
Description: June 13th
10:00-4:00pm
Alberta Ave Community League
Come out with your dog for a real “dog day afternoon”!
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-06-13
End Time: 16:00
Tags: alberta avenue community centre, animals, avenue goes to the dogs, festival
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