rogers place – Mack & Cheese http://www.mackandcheese.ca Talking about Edmonton Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:05:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.2 Talking about Edmonton Mack & Graham clean Mack & Graham mack@paramagnus.com mack@paramagnus.com (Mack & Graham) Talking about Edmonton Mack & Cheeserogers place – Mack & Cheese http://mackandcheese.s3.amazonaws.com/macitunes.jpg http://www.mackandcheese.ca Episode 56: Budget 2015, Little Brick, Galleria, Best Streets in Edmonton http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2015/04/09/episode-56-budget-2015-little-brick-galleria-best-streets-in-edmonton/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2015/04/09/episode-56-budget-2015-little-brick-galleria-best-streets-in-edmonton/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:22:01 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=255 In our fifty-sixth episode, we discuss the Alberta budget, the incredible growth taking place downtown especially around the arena, Riverdale’s new cafe Little Brick, the Galleria project’s apparent demise, and the best streets in Edmonton.

We start with an interesting discussion about the buildings going up around town. Some of the new buildings going up will bring a splash of color to an otherwise beige array of structures. How do we feel about that? (hint: we love it). There’s also some great public art with the Alex Janvier’s selection for the winter garden and we share our thoughts on that too.

Then we get into the budget. Why was everyone so disappointed in the budget? What could Prentice have done differently? What does this mean for the election? Has the PC strategy backfired? The Galleria is not mentioned in the budget, so it looks like it won’t receive any funding required to go forward. What does that mean for the project?

We both like Little Brick, but what is it that we like about it? What could other local business owners learn from them? Metro has listed Edmonton’s best streets. Do we agree? What others should have been considered? We discuss those questions and more.

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http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2015/04/09/episode-56-budget-2015-little-brick-galleria-best-streets-in-edmonton/feed/ 0 In our fifty-sixth episode, we discuss the Alberta budget, the incredible growth taking place downtown especially around the arena, Riverdale's new cafe Little Brick, the Galleria project's apparent demise, and the best streets in Edmonton. - In our fifty-sixth episode, we discuss the Alberta budget, the incredible growth taking place downtown especially around the arena, Riverdale's new cafe Little Brick, the Galleria project's apparent demise, and the best streets in Edmonton. We start with an interesting discussion about the buildings going up around town. Some of the new buildings going up will bring a splash of color to an otherwise beige array of structures. How do we feel about that? (hint: we love it). There's also some great public art with the Alex Janvier's selection for the winter garden and we share our thoughts on that too. Then we get into the budget. Why was everyone so disappointed in the budget? What could Prentice have done differently? What does this mean for the election? Has the PC strategy backfired? The Galleria is not mentioned in the budget, so it looks like it won't receive any funding required to go forward. What does that mean for the project? We both like Little Brick, but what is it that we like about it? What could other local business owners learn from them? Metro has listed Edmonton's best streets. Do we agree? What others should have been considered? We discuss those questions and more. Here are some relevant links for this episode: Is MacEwan's splash of lime green too much for Edmonton? Alex Janvier Named as Signature Artist for Rogers Place Public Art What does Alberta's Budget 2015 mean for Edmonton? Little Brick Downtown Edmonton Galleria project set for its likely curtain call What's Edmonton's best street? Thanks for listening! Mack & Graham clean 23:44
Episode 36: Construction Season, Harbin Gate, Rexall vs. Rogers Place, Food Trucks http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/05/13/episode-36-construction-season-harbin-gate-rexall-rogers-food-trucks/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/05/13/episode-36-construction-season-harbin-gate-rexall-rogers-food-trucks/#respond Tue, 13 May 2014 20:45:03 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=158 In our thirty-sixth episode, we discuss construction season, the underpass on 97 Street just north of 103A Avenue, Rexall Place vs. Rogers Place, and the return of food trucks! This episode was recorded at the end of April.

As you have no doubt noticed, there’s a bunch of road construction taking place all around the city (did it ever stop?). That’s part of the $404 million being spent on 125 arterial road, bridge, interchange, and neighbourhood projects. Are we investing enough in our roads? Why do they seem to be deteriorating so quickly?

What should happen with the underpass that currently serves as the LIVINGbridge? Should we move the Harbin gate from “old” Chinatown to “new” Chinatown? Can both Rogers Place and Rexall Place survive? Are we big enough to support two large arenas? Finally, spring is here, and we’ve got food trucks out and about! We discuss all of those topics and more.

Here are some relevant links for this episode:

Thanks for listening!

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http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/05/13/episode-36-construction-season-harbin-gate-rexall-rogers-food-trucks/feed/ 0 In our thirty-sixth episode, we discuss construction season, the underpass on 97 Street just north of 103A Avenue, Rexall Place vs. Rogers Place, and the return of food trucks! This episode was recorded at the end of April. - In our thirty-sixth episode, we discuss construction season, the underpass on 97 Street just north of 103A Avenue, Rexall Place vs. Rogers Place, and the return of food trucks! This episode was recorded at the end of April. As you have no doubt noticed, there's a bunch of road construction taking place all around the city (did it ever stop?). That's part of the $404 million being spent on 125 arterial road, bridge, interchange, and neighbourhood projects. Are we investing enough in our roads? Why do they seem to be deteriorating so quickly? What should happen with the underpass that currently serves as the LIVINGbridge? Should we move the Harbin gate from "old" Chinatown to "new" Chinatown? Can both Rogers Place and Rexall Place survive? Are we big enough to support two large arenas? Finally, spring is here, and we've got food trucks out and about! We discuss all of those topics and more. Here are some relevant links for this episode: Mayor Iveson Kicks off 2014 Road Construction Season LIVINGbridge Simons: A vibrant downtown Edmonton needs a vibrant Chinatown Rexall vs. Rogers Place: Which arena will dominate Edmonton's concert scene? Save the Date: What the Truck?! on 104 Street on May 24 Thanks for listening! Mack & Graham clean 18:04