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Edmonton City Council Approves $15M for River Crossing Project in Rossdale Flats

Edmonton city council has given the green light to a $15 million project to revamp the River Crossing in Rossdale Flats, a historic area that has remained largely unchanged for decades. The project, which will transform 44 acres of floodplain into residential and public spaces, was approved with a vote of 10-1, with one councillor voting against it. The funding for the project will come from the sale of other city lands.

The River Crossing project has been in the works since 2015 and has faced criticism from those who worry about the loss of the areas rich history, including its status as the birthplace of Alberta and Edmonton, and its significance to Indigenous peoples. However, the city projects that the project will bring in up to 4,000 new residents and over 65,000 square feet of retail space.

The project includes plans for Indigenous involvement in decision-making processes related to historical sites and economic opportunities. For the Edmonton Eskimos, discussions are ongoing about the possibility of a park and ride from Churchill Square, improved transit options, or underground parking in new sales.

Infrastructure upgrades are set to begin immediately between 96 Avenue and 97 Avenue, creating four lots for denser builds. The project is expected to reshape how Edmonton honors its past while looking towards the future.

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