Students Build Edmonton 2026

Students Build Edmonton is a Minecraft Education build challenge created in partnership with the City of Edmonton. Through this collaboration, Edmonton Public Schools and the City of Edmonton work to identify an opportunity for students to envision areas of their city, and build it in Minecraft Education.

Resources and the registration form for this year's challenge are below.

Students Build Edmonton 2026 Prompt

In this year's challenge, Edmonton Public Schools and The City of Edmonton are inviting students to envision future possibilities for The Quarters neighbourhood in Downtown Edmonton. Winning student submissions will be shared with City planners as part of learning and discussion related to ongoing planning work for this neighbourhood.

Envision and build a thriving and livable community in The Quarters.

Using the guiding principles from The Quarters Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan, imagine how this historic area could grow into a vibrant, safe, and welcoming place that provides homes, amenities, and opportunities for people who live there.

Registration Form

Schools interested in participating in Students Build Edmonton 2026 must register through the form linked below.

Registration Form

2026 Teacher Guide

The Students Build Edmonton Teacher Guide contains all the details needed to participate in the challenge, including the prompt, grading rubric, logistics, and rules of the challenge.

Teacher Guide

Urban Design Workshops

In April 2026, in-person Urban Design Workshops were held at Kirkness, and Bessie Nichols Schools. The resources to run these activities in your classroom are available in the document below.

Urban Design Workshop Resources

Google Earth The Quarters Virtual Tour

This virtual tour of The Quarters has been prepared to support teachers and students in understanding the context of the neighbourhood, key locations, and historic buildings. Once the link opens, click on Slideshow on the top right of the screen to begin the tour.

As you advance through the slideshow (Controls on bottom left) explore the space, jump into streetview, and read the information provided in the cards on the top right.

Google Earth Virtual Tour

2026 Additional Resources

Virtual Information Session

The virtual information session below was offered by TIPS and the City of Edmonton on March 18th, and details the logistics of the Challenge, and background information about The Quarters.

Virtual Information Session