Eastwoodfest Celebrates Revitalization of 118 Avenue

Eastwoodfest

August 15, 2009

Edmonton’s 118 Avenue is more inviting to pedestrians now that the City has completed the first phase of streetscape construction in the area.

Councillors Ed Gibbons and Tony Caterina joined community members and businesses for the second annual Eastwoodfest and Street Dance to celebrate this important milestone in ongoing efforts to revitalize the 118 Avenue community.

The upgrades include curb extensions, better lighting and crossings for pedestrians and more trees between 82 Street and 87 Street. More construction will take place in the area within the next four years as part of the City’s Avenue Initiative revitalization project.

“Changes like these are making this community safer and contribute to improving Edmonton’s livability,” said Councillor Gibbons. “This investment will also improve the public spaces on the Avenue and contribute to a vibrant community along 118.”

The City and the community identified safer and more walkable streets as key to the revitalization of the community. The new streetscape also supports the City's goal to transform Edmonton's urban form by following high standards of urban design and to make city neighbourhoods more livable.

“Improving the walkability and attractiveness of 118 not only benefits the residents and businesses on the Avenue, but it benefits all Edmontonians by taking us closer to our vision of being one of the most livable cities in Canada,” said Councillor Caterina,

To mark the occasion organizers of the 2009 Eastwoodfest have turned 118 Avenue, from 82 Street to 87 Street, into a pedestrians-only space for a day with live music, great food, art and dance. The City partnered with Eastwood Community League and Arts on the Ave to organize the festival.

For more information:

Judy Allan

Title Avenue Initiative Project Coordinator
Telephone 780-496-1913
780-915-7599 (cell)
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