Erik Backstrom (@e_backstrom) 's Twitter Profile
Erik Backstrom

@e_backstrom

Urban planner, planning historian, family man and faithful Edmontonian

ID: 1465834915

calendar_today28-05-2013 22:22:33

6,6K Tweet

2,2K Followers

1,1K Following

Edmonton Historia (@edm_historia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The 1923 library is a leading symbol of Edmonton's lost architectural heritage, a casualty of the boom-and-bust mindset that has defined the city since its earliest days.

The 1923 library is a leading symbol of Edmonton's lost architectural heritage, a casualty of the boom-and-bust mindset that has defined the city since its earliest days.
Erik Backstrom (@e_backstrom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Free panel discussion about modern heritage in Edmonton -- this Friday 3:00 pm. Register here! edmontondesignweek.com/events #yegheritage

Free panel discussion about modern heritage in Edmonton -- this Friday 3:00 pm. Register here! edmontondesignweek.com/events #yegheritage
Erik Backstrom (@e_backstrom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Five minute frequency is the holy grail of transit service. No need to even think about the schedule because the next arrival is literally right around the corner. I ❤️ Valley Line Southeast LRT.

Five minute frequency is the holy grail of transit service. No need to even think about the schedule because the next arrival is literally right around the corner. I ❤️ <a href="/yegvalleyLRT/">Valley Line Southeast LRT</a>.
City of Edmonton (@cityofedmonton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the 95 years since it was built, the Crawford Residence has had only 5 owners. Now, the much loved home has been designated a Municipal Historic Resource to ensure its preservation. Learn about historic designations by visiting edmonton.ca/HistoricResour…

In the 95 years since it was built, the Crawford Residence has had only 5 owners. Now, the much loved home has been designated a Municipal Historic Resource to ensure its preservation.

Learn about historic designations by visiting
edmonton.ca/HistoricResour…
Erik Backstrom (@e_backstrom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Postmodern #yegarchitecture details I love: air intakes astride a door celebrated with the building's brightest brick; brick quoins facing inward rather than outward on a chamfered corner to highlight ... a downspout! -- Institute of Religion, 1987, architect Robert Bennett

Postmodern #yegarchitecture details I love: air intakes astride a door celebrated with the building's brightest brick; brick quoins facing inward rather than outward on a chamfered corner to highlight ... a downspout!
-- Institute of Religion, 1987, architect Robert Bennett
Erik Backstrom (@e_backstrom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Scientists keep telling us that permanent standard time is best for health. When will a provincial or state government do the right and make it happen? theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Scientists keep telling us that permanent standard time is best for health. When will a provincial or state government do the right and make it happen? theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
Erik Backstrom (@e_backstrom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“When you add up the cost of the mortgage, plus the cost of owning, operating, maintaining, and insuring those vehicles, you see that it’s much more expensive than the sticker price of the house initially led you to believe.” edmonton.taproot.news/news/2024/11/0…

Erik Backstrom (@e_backstrom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A realtor here talks about wanting to avoid demolition of the Princess Theatre. Just so that everyone is aware, it's a Provincial Historic Resource and so is legally protected from demolition. But it needs a good new owner to take care of it. #yegheritage edmonton.ctvnews.ca/princess-theat…

City of Edmonton (@cityofedmonton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Following a vital rehabilitation, the historic Ortona Armoury building has reopened! Built in 1914, this designated Municipal Historic Resource will continue to serve as an arts and community hub, operated by Arts Habitat. The rehabilitation upgraded the building’s systems &

Timothy Snyder (@timothydsnyder) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/5. The way Trump, Trump Jr, Tuberville, and Hannity are talking now about Greenland, Mexico, Panama, and Canada plagiarizes Putin in 2013, before the first invasion of Ukraine.

Edmonton Journal (@edmontonjournal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Edmontonians call on province to abandon Royal Alberta Museum demolition: survey results edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/…

Edmontonians call on province to abandon Royal Alberta Museum demolition: survey results edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/…
Erik Backstrom (@e_backstrom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“What part of the past is worth preserving and transmitting to posterity?” If this question interests you, consider attending my Edmonton & District Historical Society talk tomorrow (Tuesday) evening. To register to go historicedmonton.ca/edhs-special/t…

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) (@takeetsalert) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today is special for two reasons! It's Earth Day AND we’re celebrating the 47th year of the Capital Line LRT! On April 22, 1978, we proudly opened the LRT line, coinciding with the Commonwealth Games. Back then, the LRT line had just 5 stops along the CN right-of-way, connecting

Today is special for two reasons! It's Earth Day AND we’re celebrating the 47th year of the Capital Line LRT! On April 22, 1978, we proudly opened the LRT line, coinciding with the Commonwealth Games.

Back then, the LRT line had just 5 stops along the CN right-of-way, connecting