Discussion Topic: Connectedness
Votes: 5
by admin 6:24pm, 5 October 2009
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Who We Are: A Snapshot of Edmontonians indicates that we are becoming a more diverse city, home to over 50 international cultures and 70 unique ethnic groups. Many of us are new to the City; many of us have lived here a long time.
How are Edmonton’s services currently helping all of us connect with each other and build a stronger sense of community that is inclusive and welcoming to all people? What could be done better?
What are the obstacles and barriers to connecting with each other? How can these be addressed?
citizen Comment 1
6:54pm, 12 October 2009
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Our roads connect us to each other.
Our festivals -- particularly Heritage Days -- help connect us to the many cultures that call Edmonton home.
Is there something more that can be done to have various cultures mix and mingle? Last Christmas, for example a relative newcomer said that Edmontonians are friendly until it comes to family holidays and then we bunker down with family only. Is there some way the City can encourage a gathering of new people to celebrate a holiday season like Christmas? A meet, greet and gather in a central location perhaps?
Edmontonian Comment 2
10:49am, 20 October 2009
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I would like to see a more vibrant and happening downtown. It would be nice if more shops were open late and there was just more to do. It feels like once the workday is over, everyone leaves and doesn't return until the next workday begins. As someone who does live downtown, I often end up heading out of the downtown core to connect with friends and family. However, our downtown does have a lot going for it already, but we need to enhance it so that everyone can take advantage of it.
Odessa70 Comment 2.1
1:49pm, 20 October 2009
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Most major cities downtown core have every major retail and cultural centre, unfortunately in the planning of our city evereything was planned for the suburbs, look at West Edmonton mall, Kinsgway, our recretaional centres, etc. even our Museum is not downtown.
andrew Comment 3
11:43pm, 20 October 2009
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An edmontonian could have a Heritage Days type experience any day of the week. One can go to the Dutch deli and enjoy cheese straight from amsterdam, get an espresso in little Italy, have some Chinese mooncakes in Chinatown and make his or her way to the Polish Deli or Turkish Restuarant. Many of these gems are hidden away. The city could probably do more to publicize this diversity or have events that would take Edmontonians to these places.
adhenley Comment 3.1
1:34pm, 11 November 2009
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What I think is lacking in Edmonton is "theming" the city's area to promote cultural development clusters within certain areas.
I would love to see the day when downtown's Chinatown is a destination for the city's best restauranteurs, the flagship T&T Supermarket for the city, and a well-known herbalist. Perhaps the streets of Chinatown could be repurposed for pedestrian travel, and better connected to the LRT. Dark red lamp posts, with a golden dragon and a couple traditional Chinese buildings... that would not only provide a ground for cultural connectivity, but also a destination for non-Chinese to celebrate their culture year-round
pedestrian Comment 4
12:51am, 8 November 2009
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I wonder how many Edmontonian long timers would be interested in trying to learn how to speak one of the languages of a newcomer--- might be an interesting opportunity for connection
