Renewing Landmarks for the Next Generation.
We leverage our landmarks and streetscapes to celebrate culture. By bookending our Chinatowns with iconic architecture, we ensure Edmonton’s identity is protected and enhanced.
The Harbin Gate Project
A symbol of friendship, resilience, and cultural diplomacy. We are returning Edmonton’s most iconic landmark to the heart of the district.
Project Timeline
Modern Design
A two-sided narrative. The South Face features a traditional gift from Harbin, while the North Face showcases public art interpretations of Edmonton’s evolving history by local artists.
- • Authentic Traditional Tiles
- • Polyurethane Coated Steel
- • Architectural Finish Concrete
Heritage Refurbishment
We are preserving the soul of the original 1987 structure by meticulously cleaning and integrating its historic components.
Bookending the District
The new Harbin Gate at 101A Avenue will serve as a defining southern boundary, bookending the district alongside the Gate of Happy Arrival at 107A Avenue. Together, they anchor the cultural and commercial vitality of Edmonton’s old and new Chinatowns.
District Revitalization Projects
Transforming the urban interface to create a safe, beautiful, and connected environment. These infrastructure initiatives are key to our long-term economic resilience.
Mary Burlie Park
A redevelopment concept to enable an inclusive, programmable public space that addresses community safety and functional flexibility.
97 St Mainstreet
Design enhancements including decorative pavement prints and secondary power for street poles to bolster destination appeal and nighttime vibrancy.
101 St Gateways
Defining urban design treatments at key intersections to strengthen the profile of gateways entering the district from the downtown core.
Wayfinding & Visual Identity
Creating a cohesive and navigable district through cultural landmarks and modern directional logic. We are ensuring Chinatown is easy to find, explore, and remember.
Lantern Lights Refurbishment
Restoring the iconic decorative lanterns along 97 Street. This project enhances nighttime safety while reinforcing the district's distinct cultural boundary and aesthetic charm.
Tactical Signage Solutions
Implementing a unified pedestrian-first signage system. These markers highlight key gateways, heritage landmarks, and merchant clusters to encourage exploration between the North and South cores.