The historic low skyline of Old Strathcona around Whyte Avenue is under threat again with a developer proposing to build three towers between 80th Avenue and 81st Avenue. The difference this time, Clegg and community members trying to preserve Old Strathcona's three-to-four storey brick and wood character, are ready to negotiate rather than fight full force. "It's a large parking lot, set well back in away from the historic area," he pointed out. The commercial block south of the parking lot, currently a strip mall, is also allowed for redevelopment under planWhyte. The lot would have to be rezoned from a general business zone to a high density zone to allow for the mixed-use towers.

Source: CBC News January 10, 2019 12:56 UTC