Letters of Support
We're pleased by the level of support we've had from members of the public and various other stakeholders. Below find a selection of letters we've received supporting our project.
Downtown Business Association (January 24, 2011) -- "I think everyone would agree that the single most important ingredient in a vibrant, exciting Downtown is people; lots and lots of people." Download PDF
Edmonton Arts Council (January 20, 2011) -- "In my experience, the Katz Group are aware that their arena concept is fitting into an existing cultural context in Edmonton's downtown." Download PDF
BOMA Edmonton (January 14, 2011) -- "It is our hope that, during the coming months, every effort will be made to expedite the regulatory and development process so as to facilitate an appropriate start to the construction of a new arena." Download PDF
Qualico (January 14, 2011) -- "If Edmonton is to reach its potential as a small great city of a million and not simply continue to stumble forward as a small town of a million, we must continue to invest in those things that community need to become great." Download PDF
YES4 Edmonton (January 12, 2011) -- "Ahead of City Council's consideration of a zoning change for the Baccarat Casino lands on 104 Avenue, Yes4Edmonton wants to express its support for the concept." Download PDF
ONEdmonton (January 10, 2011) -- "We ask that City Council approve this district, and urge Council to keep the project moving forward in such a way that development is not inhibited, and that issues such as funding and management are properly addressed" Download PDF
104 Street Steering Committee (January 7, 2011) -- "The opportunity to take a bold step forward to making Edmonton a world-class city should not be lost." Download PDF
Williams Engineering, Naseem Bashir (January 5, 2011) -- "I want to express my personal commitment and support for the Edmonton Arena District project." Download PDF
Association of Edmonton Convention Hotels (AECH) (January 2011) -- "While there are questions which remain to be answered regarding funding and some logistical issues, the support for the development of the Edmonton Arena District and the revitalization of the downtown core of our city in principle was very strong among our members." Download PDF
Richard Wong, General Manager, Sutton Place Hotel (July 19, 2010) -- "As a business leader, business operator and resident in Ward 4 district, I would ike to express my strong support the proposed development of the Edmonton Downtown Arena and Entertainment District" Download PDF
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (July 13, 2010) -- "The Chamber believes that the concept for the [Arena] District deserves support and encouragement as it supports a compelling vision of Edmonton as a Great Northern City." Download PDF
Capital Power Corporation (July 8, 2010) -- "The revitalization of the downtown area is critical to achieving quality growth. The new arena can be a cornerstone to that revitalization." Download PDF
MC College (July 7, 2010) -- "This letter is to support of the Downtown Arena District proposed by the Katz Group." Download PDF
Terry Paranych (July 7, 2010) -- "As we all know, successful cities have vibrant downtowns, projects such as the entertainment district and arena will create tremendous desire for people wanting to live downtown" Download PDF
Waiward Steel Fabricators and Supreme Group (July 6, 2010) -- "In our opinion, the proposed Edmonton Arena District will be an important element to a revitalized downtown core." Download PDF
Sticks and Stones (June 29, 2010) -- "Not only do I desire what Daryl Katz and his group are doing for the city, I respect it." Download PDF
Paul Poulsen (May 7, 2010) -- "I want this arena built and I'm happy to invest taxpayer dollars to make it happen." Download PDF