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Chinatown Strategy · Pillar E
Enhance Built Form and Landmarks
Leverage the buildings, landmarks and streetscapes that give Chinatown its distinct character and sense of place.
What the Strategy Says
Source: City of Edmonton, The Chinatown Strategy (2017). Read the PDF
Leverage the buildings, landmarks and streetscapes of Chinatown.
One of the hallmarks of vibrant commercial destinations is interesting and symbolic built form. Unique buildings, colourful decorative streetscaping and compact storefronts with tightly placed signage all contribute to the identity of Chinatown.
What CTC Is Doing
The New Chinatown Gate
CTC advocates for the new Chinatown Gate. It has been under construction on 97 Street since March 2026, and completion is expected in 2027. The City of Edmonton has committed $8.7 million to the project.
Learn more →Landmarks and Built Form
Steward the future of Chinatown's gateways, landmarks and streetscapes, including the new Chinatown gate.
Learn more →E. Enhance Built Form and Landmarks
The New Chinatown Gate
Under construction on 97 Street between Jasper Avenue and Okîsikow Way. Completion expected in 2027.
- 1987Harbin Gate dedicatedOn 102 Avenue, marking Edmonton's sister-city tie with Harbin, China.
- 2019A design gift from HarbinHarbin gives the first design concept for a new gate.
- March 2026Construction beginsWork starts at 97 Street and Jasper Avenue.
- NowUnder constructionFollow progress on the City's project page.
- 2027Gate expected to openA new landmark at Chinatown's south entrance.
Two Gateways, One Chinatown
Source: City of Edmonton, Chinatown Gate design and construction.
Pillar E Results
Full Impact Report →Landmarks in the News
Coverage of the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative, the Chinatown Safety Council and the Chinatown Gate since 2017, sorted by the five pillars of the City of Edmonton's Chinatown Strategy.
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