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== Guest Speaker: High Level Line - Michael Rivest (30 min)==
== Guest Speaker: High Level Line - Michael Rivest (30 min)==


*Discussion
* Presentation
** Through some current projects, noted route of streetcar and congestion issues on roads
** Through some current projects, noted route of streetcar and congestion issues on roads
** High level line involves using existing infrastructure on high level bridge and surrounding areas
** High level line involves using existing infrastructure on high level bridge and surrounding areas
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** Hope to make connections (Jasper Ave to Whyte Ave to connecting neighbourhoods), and create an experience for the public
** Hope to make connections (Jasper Ave to Whyte Ave to connecting neighbourhoods), and create an experience for the public
** Track shacks could provide programming along the rails
** Track shacks could provide programming along the rails
** Northernmost station (MacEwan University): could create a combined-use space so that LRT can share space with pedestrians and programming
*** Northernmost station (MacEwan University): could create a combined-use space so that LRT can share space with pedestrians and programming
** Railtown:  currently a back-of-house to retail businesses, and fences by residences.  Potential for programming
*** Railtown:  currently a back-of-house to retail businesses, and fences by residences.  Potential for programming
*** Ezio Faraone Park:  connect with Legislature, cars go underground
*** High Level Bridge:  no separation of uses; mixing LRT, pedestrians, cyclists
*** Tunnel:  safety would be paramount.  Opportunity for art and sound installations.
*** Southernmost station (Whyte Ave by MKT)
*Discussion
** Minimal disruption to motorists, and goes along with city's hope to promote alternative modes of transportation
** High Level Line would work well in all seasons
** Streetcar would add ability for people to commute, and there's ample room
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== Approval of Agenda, Minutes, Reports (5 min) ==
== Approval of Agenda, Minutes, Reports (5 min) ==

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