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A number of new businesses are set to open this year and that will put Whyte Avenue on a positive trajectory, she said. Klassen said leasing agents have told her Whyte Avenue was the hottest submarket in Edmonton this summer. She chalks this up to a walkable main street, diversity of businesses and an eclectic, quirky vibe in the area with plenty of hidden gems still in business.

Some new businesses set to hit Whyte Avenue later this year include retailers like Elements Outfitters and Kit and Ace. What Old Strathcona needs to focus on going forward, Klassen said, is supporting their nightlife and hospitality industry, especially heading into the winter. She said she hopes to see new ideas for winter in the neighbourhood and more patios open after the summer ends.

The long-awaited revamp to the Old Strathcona Hotel is also expected to open to the public this fall. Nathan Raju of Beljan Development said the pandemic hasn't had a negative impact on the hotel's renovations. Leopold's Tavern is still expected to move in, Raju said, adding that their tenants have been successfully managing through the muddy waters of COVID But more national retailers in the neighbourhood and a demographic shift of residents is changing what the area has to offer going forward, Raju said.

While the avenue has long been a nightlife destination with a young demographic close to the University of Alberta, newer developments have brought more families to the neighbourhood. When it comes to the The Buckingham's future, he said management have to get creative and work with other businesses in what's expected to be a challenging fall and winter season. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses.

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