Fans of the Graphic Arts Building on Edmonton’s Jasper Avenue say they are disappointed the building will be demolished but excited about a new plan to preserve its architectural history.
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Youth Activity Center in Beijing by Moguang Studio. Photography by Xi Zhi.
Firm: Moguang Studio
Project: Youth Activity Center, Beijing
Standout: The former clothing-factory complex 12 buildings comprising 68,000 square feet maintains its original two-courtyard layout, emphasizing the structures’ interrelationships with elevated metal walkways, corridors, and small transitional squares that link activity and accommodations zones into a three-dimensional, continuous landscape experience.
Chandler Boulevard Bridge Home Village in Los Angeles by Lehrer Architects. Photography courtesy of Lehrer Architects.
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In reply to B.D. Willan’s letter of April 27, there is hope for improvement. The Capital Gateway Beautification Foundation was formed by a number of private citizens who share your opinion. The foundation has approval from Alberta Transportation to plant trees and shrubs on 18 sites between the City of Leduc and the Nisku overpass. Our first pilot project was on the west side, just before the turn into the airport. Two additional sites have been planted south of the Airport overpass on the east side of Highway 2.
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EDMONTON Stanley A. Milner, the businessman who championed Alberta s petroleum industry, is said to have died at the age of 91. Edmontonians will be keenly aware of the impact he s had – as the central library in our capital city bears his name, recognizing the advocacy he brought in fighting for its construction. His generosity to so many great community causes is legendary, a statement from Premier Jason Kenney read. Stan will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Born in Calgary in 1930, Milner would start his career as the province s oil industry was beginning to blossom, forming with his brothers two exploration companies.