We will seize the potential of our existing land, assets, and physical attributes. This principle focuses on actions that can leverage our competitive advantages including our geographical location, existing transportation network, infrastructure and housing affordability. ( Actions 6 - 11 )
4 of 6 actions complete
2 remaining actions in progress
Highlights
- Edmonton is ranked as one of the best communities to start and thrive in a cybersecurity or information technology-related career along with accounting for the key national statistics on community livability, according to the Canadian Cybersecurity Network.
- The City launched the $5 million Downtown Vibrancy Fund and $480,000 Chinatown Vibrancy Fund
- The City provided $5.8 million in funding to 194 projects that support commercial, residential and mixed-use development in nodes and corridors. The funding leveraged $27.2 million in private investment ($17.3 Million increase from last year)
- The value of building permits in Community Revitalization Levy areas increased by over $78 million from the previous year
- 922 residential units were added in the Community Revitalization Levy areas, 644 more than the previous year
- The City's 2023 capital budget directly supported more than 3,500 jobs
- The City issued 459 filming permits in Edmonton's open spaces and parks
- 651 festivals and events were held in open spaces and parks
- The City issued 693 building permits in industrial neighbourhoods totalling over $345 million in construction value
