News and Updates
PEDESTRIANS, PARKING & TRAFFIC
SUPPORTS FOR BUSINESSES
SAFETY & ETIQUETTE ON THE AVE
Join us in Old Strathcona for a perfect blend of incredible shopping, world-class dining, and lively entertainment! Whether you’re searching for that perfect statement piece, catching some live theatre, or indulging in our incredible food and drink scene, you can find it all on Whyte.
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We are excited to announce the added enhancements to the expanded sidewalk space located along Whyte Ave between 103 and 105 street. This area now includes large floral barrels with lighting, tables, parklets, and signage to make the space more user friendly. When visiting District Whyte this weekend, be sure to check out our latest amenities, and please remember to practice social distancing, wear a mask, and wash your hands often. Stay safe #yeg
Father’s Day is right around the corner - do you have plans? Does dear ol’ dad have a sweet tooth? You’ll definitely win “favourite kid” if you treat him to a scoop or two of @madebymarcus! Did you know you can order ice cream bars, ice cream cakes, sundae kits, and pint 4-packs online ahead of time and pick them up before they order on Saturday?! Let your dad, grandpa, or father figure know how much you love him with the sweetest of treats. And check our story highlights for more ideas!
Today, and always we will stand with the BIPOC community against all acts of racism and inequality. To all those fighting, suffering, and pleading - we see you, we hear you, and we are with you.
Black Lives Matter
PEDESTRIANS, PARKING & TRAFFIC
One of the many roles we play as a Business Improvement Area (BIA) is to advocate on behalf of businesses and community, to the City to bring about necessary and positive changes that enhance our neighbourhood. Walkability, and the need for increased space for people was a message we heard loud and clear, and were able to advocate for significant changes from the City including expanded patio spaces, reduced patio permitting times, as well as shared street spaces that will reduce vehicle traffic, and increase spaces for people to walk. Info will be rolled out over several weeks from the City.
The City of Edmonton provides ample parking options in and around the Old Strathcona neighbourhood with active on-street EPark Zones. To make parking in these zones easier, you can download the MyEPark app. The Farmer's Market lot is open to customers 6 days a week, free to market goers on Saturday's, underground parking is available at the Roots on Whyte building, and covered parking is available at the Varscona Hotel.
SAFETY & ETIQUETTE ON THE AVE
When visiting, working, or playing in District Whyte we are asking all visitors to follow the guidelines set out by the Province's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hinshaw. Those guidelines include practicing physical distancing, wearing a mask if/when you are in a space where physical distancing is not possible, and being respectful and kind to others in your interactions.
Also, please know that each individual business in our neighbourhood, may have specific requirements and guidelines in place based on the needs of their specific business, and those guidelines are in place to keep you safe, and also must be followed. For specific questions about individual business practices, please reach out to the business directly.
We look forward to making District Whyte an area that is safe and enjoyable for everyone!
Our fourth of five templates is live today - the category is DRINKS! Pubs, cafes, and specialty beverage shoppes have all been struggling over the past few months. Let’s show our favourites some serious love! What’s the first patio you will be sipping drinks on, whenever it is that you feel safe and ready to do so? Please remember to practice kindness and reserve judgement this week when some businesses are choosing to reopen! It’s a difficult decision and many owners have fears that their livelihood will collapse if they don’t do so. Check out our stories and get tagging! 💚
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