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Downtown Edmonton is the central business district of Edmonton, Alberta. Located at the geographical centre of the city, the downtown area is bounded by 109 Street to the west, 105 Avenue to the north, 97 Street to the east, 97 Avenue and Rossdale Road to the south, and the North Saskatchewan River to the southeast.
Arts District and Churchill Square
The arts district is in the eastern part of the core with many award winning institutions like the Francis Winspear Centre for Music (home of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra) and the Citadel Theatre. Edmonton City Hall is also located here with all these buildings facing onto Sir Winston Churchill Square. It is also the site of the new Art Gallery of Alberta, which opened in early 2010, and the Stanley A. Milner Library, Edmonton Public Library's main branch.
Churchill Square (Officially "Sir Winston Churchill Square") is the main downtown square in Edmonton, and is the heart of the Arts District. The square plays host to a large majority of festivals and events in Greater Edmonton. It is bordered on the north by 102A Avenue, on the west by 100 Street, on the south by 102 Avenue (Harbin Road) and on the east by Rue Hull (99) Street. Recently, the portion of 102A Avenue that cut Churchill Square off from Edmonton's City Hall has been closed off to vehicular traffic as a way to better connect Churchill Square with the fountains and some festivities on the plaza at City Hall.[7]
Government Centre
Government Centre is an informal district located at the southwest corner of the downtown core and is the home of the Alberta provincial government. The most notable feature of this part of downtown is the Alberta Legislature Building and its surrounding parks, fountains, and gardens.
An underground pedway system connects the Legislature to several of the surrounding buildings, including the historic Bowker Building and the Frederick W. Haultain Building.
Federal government offices were housed in the Federal Building at the north-east corner of Government Centre until they relocated to Canada Place, located at the east edge of downtown, in the 1980s. The Federal Building is undergoing a $356 million renovation due to be completed in 2015 for provincial government offices and a new underground parking structure.[8][9]
Transit service is provided by the Government Centre Transit Centre located near the Federal Building and by Grandin LRT Station located just to the west.
Jasper Avenue
Jasper Avenue is the city's "main street". It starts at 77 Street in the east, running south west along the south edge of Boyle Street until it reaches the downtown core. It then runs due west through downtown and the neighbourhood of Oliver until it reaches 125 Street. Jasper Avenue is a major public transit route as several of Edmonton's busiest bus routes travel along it. The LRT travels underneath Jasper Avenue between 99 and 110 Streets.
Jasper Avenue has no street number but sits where 101 Avenue would otherwise be. Jasper Avenue is home to many of Edmonton's oldest heritage buildings (for example the Hotel Macdonald) and some of Edmonton's tallest office towers, including Canadian Western Bank Place and Scotia Place; however, the presence of the former limits that of the latter, and many tall buildings are found just off Jasper where land is easier to obtain. Together with help from nearby streets like 100 Avenue, 104 Street, 101 Street, and 102 Avenue, the Jasper West area (west of 97 Street) is one of the major retail, living, commercial, and entertainment districts of the city.
Rice Howard Way
Rice Howard Way comprises 100A Street between Jasper Avenue and 102 Avenue and 101A Avenue between 100 Street and 101 Street. The portion of 101A Avenue between 100A Street and 101 Street was closed to traffic, making it an open air pedestrian walkway. The rest of Rice Howard Way is open to vehicular traffic. Rice Howard Way has a few prominent office towers like Scotia Place and some restaurants.
Rice Howard Way's southern edge (100A Street at Jasper Avenue) has an entrance to the Central LRT Station.
Warehouse District and 104 Street
The Warehouse District is located between Jasper Avenue and 104 Avenue and between 102 Street and 109 Street. During the first decade of the 20th century, the Hudson's Bay Company began selling its land holdings in this area, and businesses were quick to move in. Between 1909 and 1914, no fewer than two dozen warehouses were constructed.[10]
In the later part of the century, warehouses closed and the buildings were redeveloped into commercial enterprises. In the late 1990s lofts were created in these former warehouses. In recent years, the area has seen a revival, with new lofts and condos being constructed or proposed, along with many designer shops.[11] The area also included Canada's first urban format Sobey's Fresh Market, flanking the curved Birks building as the entrance to 104 Street at Jasper Avenue, serving the residential population until its closure in 2014.[12]
104 Street (in between Jasper Avenue and 104 Avenue) is the main street in the Warehouse District and features shops, restaurants, cafes and a variety of services. On Saturdays during the warmer months (May–October), the street hosts Edmonton's original farmer's market, the City Market. The area is also known for lofts in old warehouses. The street is very dense, and has seen new projects completed in 2009 and 2010 (Icon I and II) with the construction of the Fox Towers condo complex at the northwest corner of 104 Street and 102 Avenue underway.[11][13]
Ice District & Rogers Place
The Ice District is located between 101 and 104 Street to 103 and 106 Avenue. It is a $2.5 billion mixed-use sports and entertainment district being developed on 10 hectares (25 acres; 120,000 sq yd) of land in Downtown.[14][15] When completed it will be Canada’s largest mixed use and entertainment district.[16]
A new arena named Rogers Place, for the Edmonton Oilers. Was approved in early 2013 the project was approved. Construction of the arena started in March 2014.[17] briefly closed in October 2012.[18] In early 2014 the project was approved, and construction of the arena started in March 2014.[17] It was named Rogers Place in December 2013 with an agreement form Rogers Communications for 10-year naming rights deal.[19] It opened in September 2016.[17]
Phase One started after the Ice District announcement 2014–2016. It has A new Office tower, and attractions along with Rogers Place.[20] Edmonton Tower, Winter Garden, and Grand Villa Casino Edmonton, are expected to open in 2016.[20] The MacEwan LRT Stationwas opened in September 2015.[20][20][21] The next Phase X will is from 2017–2020.[22] This includes Stantec Tower,[22][23] and the JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District & Residences expected to open in 2018.[22][24] Other projects include; A public plaza, future residences, and retail attractions, such as a Rexall pharmacy, Cineplex UltraAVX & VIP Cinemas, and grocery shopping centres. Opening throughout the 2017–2020 phase.[22]
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510 10024 JASPER Avenue NW in Edmonton: Zone 12 Condo for sale : MLS®# E4441715
510 10024 JASPER Avenue NW Edmonton T5J 1R9 
$149,900Condo- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- E4441715
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 412 sq. ft.
INVESTORS and Short-Term rental entrepreneurs! Seize the rare chance to own a proven high performing TURNKEY AIRBNB in a pet friendly, short term rental approved building. This GUEST FAVOURITE loft, boasting over 250+ 4.9/5 star reviews is a cash flowing machine ready for you to step in and profit!! Unique layout sleep up to 6 guests at a time maximizing rental income. Cash flow as high as 300% monthly in busy season! Polished concrete floors, in-suite laundry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 10' ceilings and to top it off this unit is being sold FULLY FURNISHED. Move-in ready with stylish furniture, chic decor and all supplies included - zero setup costs or hassle. DIRECT LRT ACCESS through the Building. Quick ride to the University of Alberta, MacEwan, NAIT or the Parliament Buildings. Enjoy all Edmonton has to offer being steps away from all the best restaurants, bars, theatres, cafes, Rogers Place, shops, the river valley and much more! Experience the ultimate urban lifestyle! More detailsCourtesy of Brooklyn Pereira of MaxWell Progressive- REMAX RIVER CITY
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304 10179 105 Street NW in Edmonton: Zone 12 Condo for sale : MLS®# E4466716
304 10179 105 Street NW Edmonton T5J 3N1
$145,000Condo- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- E4466716
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,015 sq. ft.
*Please note* property is sold “as is where is at time of possession”. No warranties or representations. More detailsCourtesy of Duane Ritter of RE/MAX Real Estate- REMAX RIVER CITY
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1204 9918 101 Street NW in Edmonton: Zone 12 Condo for sale : MLS®# E4477177
1204 9918 101 Street NW Edmonton T5K 2L1
$134,900Condo- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- E4477177
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 712 sq. ft.
Downtown living awaits! This 1 bed + 1 bath condo is ready for your vision + touch. With east facing windows, your living room will soak up the sun in the upcoming summer months. A large patio with a storage room is perfect to tuck away bicycles or seasonal decor. Your galley style kitchen has ample space for cupboards and stylish countertops! Rest assured with your heated underground titled parking stall. Your primary bedroom has a private entrance to your patio where you can take in the city views from the comfort of your bed! Enjoy the amenities of living here, including an indoor pool, exercise room, sauna, party room and much more! Close to some of Edmonton's best dining and cafes, as well as public transit and the River Valley, you can enjoy city living at its finest. More detailsCourtesy of Chris Squires of Realty Unleashed Inc- REMAX RIVER CITY
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1205 10024 JASPER Avenue NW in Edmonton: Zone 12 Condo for sale : MLS®# E4460978
1205 10024 JASPER Avenue NW Edmonton T5J 1R9
$129,900Condo- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- E4460978
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 578 sq. ft.
12th floor, FULLY FURNISHED and TURN-KEY READY CORNER-UNIT LOFT! INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT or FIRST TIME buyer OPPORTUNITY! AIRBNB COOPERATIVE building with an already high track record to maximize CASHFLOW! This unit has a current 4.8/5 rating with plenty of stellar reviews! AIR CONDITIONING, STUNNING 12th floor VIEWS, RARE and VALUABLE separate STORAGE, character BRICK walls and 6 LARGE WINDOWS! Stainless steel appliances, rustic decor and FULLY FURNISHED. Almost 600sqft and located perfectly with LRT access to everywhere you need to go, U of A, NAIT, Grant Macewan or throughout the core of Downtown. Steps to the River Valley, shops, restaurants its hard to beat the VALUE this property has to offer! More detailsCourtesy of Brandon M Lai of RE/MAX Elite- REMAX RIVER CITY
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601 10106 105 Street NW in Edmonton: Zone 12 Condo for sale : MLS®# E4473180
601 10106 105 Street NW Edmonton T5J 5E7
$124,900Condo- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- E4473180
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,527 sq. ft.
Over 1500 sq ft of stylish downtown living! This bright corner unit features expansive windows with sweeping views of the future Warehouse Park now under construction. Located in the heart of downtown, you’re steps from restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Originally a commercial space, the building boasts soaring 10-ft ceilings—perfect for a live/work setup. The unit offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full laundry room, and has been updated over the years—move-in ready. Includes a titled covered parking stall. The price reflects future building work, with levies expected in the 6-figure range, and note that conventional financing is not available. An excellent opportunity to buy at a discount with long-term upside. Sold as-is. More detailsCourtesy of Jeremy J Amyotte of Real Broker- REMAX RIVER CITY
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