Edmonton ICE District

Edmonton, AB

The Edmonton ICE District offers a new vision of urban value in the heart of downtown Edmonton. This major revitalization effort relocates the home of the Oilers NHL hockey team to the city centre and includes new retail and commercial space, a hotel, two 33-storey residential towers, and significant public realm amenities to serve the greater Edmonton population. To encourage and enhance walkability, the master plan leverages existing thoroughfares and a nearby LRT station. It provides promenades, vehicular and pedestrian access points, and a new central public plaza overlooked by amenities selected to attract a diverse mix of users—day and night, year-round.

In addition to the master plan, HPA designed and oversaw the construction of the 55-storey JW Marriott luxury hotel and condominiums.

Project Facts
Client
ONE Properties
Location
Edmonton, AB
Status
Completed 2019
Size
2,700,000 sq. ft.
Partner
David Pontarini
Project
Team
DIALOG

As lead master planner and project architect for the buildings adjacent to the stadium, HPA worked closely with city officials and project stakeholders to integrate Edmonton’s existing assets with the new development.

Physical Model Study

Three carefully massed towers are oriented to maximize sunlight at street level and strategically connect the block, forming a unified community within this central hub.

Street- and podium-level mixed-use programming ensures consistent foot traffic and ongoing public engagement.

The JW Marriott luxury hotel, a tower currently under construction, will stand 55 storeys high as a towering complement to Rogers Place in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Above the 346 hotel suites will be 33 floors of condominium suites, placing the tower among the tallest buildings in Edmonton and transforming the city’s skyline.

The 25-acre development will become an urban, mixed-use district that transforms Edmonton’s rapidly growing downtown core, attracting tourists and residents from across the city. With 1.3 million square feet of office space, 300,000 square feet of retail, and acres of entertainment, sports, and leisure spaces, Edmonton’s ICE District will be an ideal place to live, work, and play.