Opinion: New MacEwan building would benefit students, business, downtown Edmonton

Like cities across the world, Edmonton’s downtown was hit hard by the pandemic. For almost 17 months, office buildings sat nearly empty as thousands worked from home. Empty coffee shops, deserted stores, and “For Lease” signs became a common sight throughout the core. Fewer people, in turn, led to more crime, fuelling safety concerns for the few who remained.

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