EllisDon is changing the face of Alberta’s capital and who better to inspire their ideas than Edmonton’s own citizens“I completely believe that there is one
idea out there, in Edmonton, probably sitting in the head of a stranger to me and a stranger to you, that can bring us together in a way we’ve never
experienced and contribute to our story in a way today we don’t understand, but also place something of permanence in our built environment,” said Jeffrey
Hansen-Carlson, Business Development Director, EllisDon. This past Friday the Edmonton Project was launched with support from industry leaders including
co-founder Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson, EllisDon, alongside Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. Backed by five companies – EllisDon, ATB, BDO, Kasian, and Zag
Creative – The Edmonton Project is a community-led initiative that aims to create a permanent place of attraction that is representative of the city’s story
and pride. Edmonton residents now have the opportunity to give their input and share their ideas on what attraction they think will best define the city. The
goal is to create something new and exciting that extends beyond traditional monuments and statues.The deadline to submit ideas is October 20, 2017.
Submissions will be reviewed and shortlisted by a panel. Then in mid-January, the top 10 submissions will go through a Design Den event before the top idea
