City starts phasing in pedestrian takeover of 83 Ave

City starts phasing in pedestrian takeover of 83 Ave

The street in front of the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market will be closed to vehicles nearly every weekend from the middle of July until the end of August as the city phases in a complete pedestrianization of 83 Avenue. The city and market are partnering to use a one-block section of the street for 83 Ave Since '83, an event that will see market vendors spill out onto the street on July 26 and 27, and Aug. 2, 3, 30, and 31. The event's first week…