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Old Posted May 25, 2013, 5:55 PM
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Oh, I like! I was thinking it was this plot but it can be hard to differentiate rumor from fact on these boards at times. Good to see and very needed!

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Put a fountain in the middle of that and you have a winner!
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Put a fountain in the middle of that and you have a winner!
I agree. Looks pretty dead without it.
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Old Posted Sep 4, 2014, 8:54 PM
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Rezoning from UW to AP with SD support on September 22!!!
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Put a fountain in the middle of that and you have a winner!
I am not sure if a fountain would work so well in Edmonton. Maybe an exhibitor/artist circle? Where local artists can display their art in the middle and we could have ice sculptures in the winter as well.
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I am not sure if a fountain would work so well in Edmonton. Maybe an exhibitor/artist circle? Where local artists can display their art in the middle and we could have ice sculptures in the winter as well.
Who is the park for? I sure hope not a street market...the park is for residents and broader public to ensure. we don't need "retail" space no matter how well intentioned.
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I am not sure if a fountain would work so well in Edmonton. Maybe an exhibitor/artist circle? Where local artists can display their art in the middle and we could have ice sculptures in the winter as well.
Every city in Canada has fountains, including Edmonton (City Hall, Legislature). No offense but I wish people would dispense with this mindset that we can't have nice things because we're the only city in Canada that has winter.
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^^There is a small water feature planned, but it might not be built for a few years while sewer work is being completed on 105 Street.
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^^There is a small water feature planned, but it might not be built for a few years while sewer work is being completed on 105 Street.
That is good news.
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"Decoteau Trail was approved in 1971 to honour Alexander (Alex) Decoteau, an Olympic athlete and Canada's first Aboriginal police officer. Though this trail has honoured his name for years, and more recently, Decoteau Way in the Griesbach neighbourhood was named to pay tribute to his service with the Canadian Army, many believed that this devoted Edmontonian was deserving of something more. The story of Alex Decoteau's incredible life needed to be celebrated."

"In recognition of this admirable man and the much deserved support to honour his name, the Naming Committee has approved:

Alex Decoteau Park
Alex Decoteau Park is located at 10204 - 105 Street NW in the heart of Edmonton's Downtown neighbourhood. As sergeant of the West End Police Office in 1914, he protected the streets of what is currently known as the Warehouse District (105 Street NW to 109 Street NW) in the Downtown neighbourhood. There is a plan in place to commemorate the life of Alex Decoteau in this public space."

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"Decoteau Trail was approved in 1971 to honour Alexander (Alex) Decoteau, an Olympic athlete and Canada's first Aboriginal police officer. Though this trail has honoured his name for years, and more recently, Decoteau Way in the Griesbach neighbourhood was named to pay tribute to his service with the Canadian Army, many believed that this devoted Edmontonian was deserving of something more. The story of Alex Decoteau's incredible life needed to be celebrated."

"In recognition of this admirable man and the much deserved support to honour his name, the Naming Committee has approved:

Alex Decoteau Park
Alex Decoteau Park is located at 10204 - 105 Street NW in the heart of Edmonton's Downtown neighbourhood. As sergeant of the West End Police Office in 1914, he protected the streets of what is currently known as the Warehouse District (105 Street NW to 109 Street NW) in the Downtown neighbourhood. There is a plan in place to commemorate the life of Alex Decoteau in this public space."

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Pleased to see it named after Alex Decoteau. Deservedly.
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Update from the City

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Better quality image of the park.

Mods - can you change the name of this thread to 'Alex Decoteau Park - Downtown'

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Expect a nice site sign this fall
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Has it changed much? Is there a newer plan than what is below in Cold's 18 March post?
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Design Development/Tender drawings are being completed now, CDs to follow, but it should be very similar to what you see.
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