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Originally Posted by Monahammer
Meh, I think it did change the character of that very specific 2 block square of the ice district- but only by withdrawing all the activity and character from Churchill square 3 blocks away which is now a total hovel and frankly feels dangerous every time i'm there.
Basically, it just shifted the primary event space downtown because they didn't bring in many new permanent residents with the development to make it more lively or create capacity for new events.
It would have helped if Katz followed through on his development plan and actually built the other two towers that were supposed to frame the district...
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Depending on who you talk to OEG kicked out or Boyle Street elected not to renew the lease in their location behind the arena. So if he wants now Katz can develop up there. But I think the LRT construction and making Churchill the hub has also impacted the square. But that's too much Edmonton talk.
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