![]() “Their profits increase because people stay around.”Ĭouncillors have spent hours debating the pros and cons of closing the avenue to traffic, starting with a discussion at council’s urban planning committee in mid-May. ![]() “Pedestrianization and people-friendly streets are proven time and time again, without doubt, to benefit the local businesses,” Paquette said. Aaron Paquette said he believes walkable areas will encourage people to return downtown, boost local business and make the area safer. The new bylaw allowing the change is expected to take until September to draft.Ĭoun. ![]() In a tight 7-6 vote, council agreed to close that stretch of the avenue to cars along the new Valley Line Southeast LRT. People will be free to walk on 102nd Avenue between 99th and 103rd Streets in downtown Edmonton after city council voted Monday to turn the downtown corridor into a pedestrian-friendly zone for one year.
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