City of Edmonton Boulevard Gardening Program

Ritchie Gardeners, by participating in the City of Edmonton’s Boulevard Gardening Program, you contribute to the beauty and ecological diversity of our neighborhood. Transforming the spaces between sidewalks and roads into vibrant gardens enhances our streetscapes, fostering community pride and climate resilience.

For those already participating, thank you for helping to make our neighborhood beautiful. To learn more about the program, visit the City of Edmonton Boulevard Gardening page. Let's continue to work together to beautify Ritchie!

Old Strathcona Public Realm Project Update

The City of Edmonton has provided an update following the conclusion of Phase 3 of the Old Strathcona Public Realm engagement, which concluded on April 7th.

The Phase 3 What We Heard Report is now available on their website here, summarizing recurring topics, insights, and next steps.

The City is refining the strategy using the feedback received, alongside ongoing technical analysis and policy alignment. The final draft will be posted in the coming weeks, along with a summary of changes.

A report is now scheduled for the Council's Urban Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 17th. If you are interested in this project, you have the opportunity to speak to the council at this meeting about this initiative.