The DARP, which was approved in 2010, aimed to “spark vibrancy and greater private-sector investment” downtown, but after nearly 14 years, just 10 of the plan's 28 total recommendations have been completed, while seven more are currently underway.
Wildfires, a shutdown daycare, crime, and regional co-operation were just a few of the top subjects Gazette readers paid the most attention to in 2023.
“It might be a wake up call for [Edmonton Global] to get back to some of their grassroots, get back to the sectors that they originally decided would be perfect for economic development in the region. more than just hydrogen and the airport,” St. Albert's Mayor Cathy Heron said.