Edmonton Construction 11 (November 2011) - Page 332

s211 · #**6621** Posted **Mar 19, 2013, 5:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

I'm just going to assume this is a assisted living center of some sort...right?

If so, local experience tells us that high-rise settings for this use are impractical, especially given demands on elevators, etc. That building downtown that was converted to a seniors residence about a decade or so ago had huge problems, marketing-wise, in that regard.

240glt · #**6622** Posted **Mar 19, 2013, 5:14 PM**

^ We do love our Churchill seniors though.

We're in a bit of a tricky spot right now, trying to find assisted living accomodations for the in-laws, as their house is getting to be way to much for them to deal with. Looked at Chruchill but it doesn't really suit their needs very well at all

Coldrsx · #**6623** Posted **Mar 19, 2013, 5:17 PM**

Assisted living/seniors can work well in multi-storey... tons of examples.

mcc16 · #**6624** Posted **Mar 19, 2013, 8:36 PM**

Developers are damned if they do and damned if they don't here on scyscraper it seems... The only issue I would have with this podium is if it is facing jasper ave? If it is on a side street I don't really understand the shock and horror over the podium which seems to include either town home or retail bays. The little peeked roofs through me off at first, but I actually don't mind it. Seem very minor changes would make this main floor very clean and modern. I feel like we see so many examples of proposals that if they were proposed in another city, you guys would be drooling all over them, but anything proposed here is — on before it even has a chance... Some very jaded Edmontonians here lol

SHOFEAR · #**6625** Posted **Mar 19, 2013, 9:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by s211

If so, local experience tells us that high-rise settings for this use are impractical, especially given demands on elevators, etc. That building downtown that was converted to a seniors residence about a decade or so ago had huge problems, marketing-wise, in that regard.

I was joking about it being one....it's just that it looks like one...I'm not sure why.

The townhomes need to have roof top balconies.

Kevin_foster · #**6626** Posted **Mar 19, 2013, 9:00 PM**

Not really damned if you do, damned if you don't.

I think (most of us?) are looking for simple, clean & modern architecture. It doesn't have to be iconic

Black Star · #**6627** Posted **Mar 19, 2013, 9:12 PM**

Absolutely...clean with good lines a fair amount of glass and a secret entrance for my Bat mobile.

http://www.collegehumor.com/e/6621074

brenGT2 · #**6628** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 2:09 AM**

I stopped by the Pearl today to take an up-close look at the construction progress.

Pearl Construction Update: March 19, 2013 by brenGT2, on Flickr

EdmTrekker · #**6629** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 2:42 AM**

That last picture at the bottom is amazing.

hilman · #**6630** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 2:42 AM**

Great pics!

Kevin_foster · #**6631** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 3:19 AM**

still only one piece of glass?

Coldrsx · #**6632** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 3:35 AM**

Great photos

Infill zoning changes approved.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmo...zoning+changes+infill/8122786/story.html

Airboy · #**6633** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 3:00 PM**

Coming back into downtown last evening and just caught a glimpse of 5 cranes along Jasper ave.

Don't know if I can get a shot but its nice to see 5 already.

Coldrsx · #**6634** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 3:03 PM**

Now let's get 5 or 7 on 104ave and another 2-3 in the CBD.... and wow!

Airboy · #**6635** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 3:22 PM**

I take it number 5 is the hotel.

SHOFEAR · #**6636** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 3:48 PM**

snowplows mowed over a handful of the granite blocks on 108 street last night. what a piss poor design.

Coldrsx · #**6637** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 3:56 PM**

This exciting conference (1st time in the west) will be part of a week long grouping of events, activities and workshops. I encourage you to register, attend and or participate in some of these. Keep an eye out for more information as we get a little closer and spread the word.

Cheers

Ian

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Plan, develop and design the vibrant downtowns your citizens need.
Learn from, and network with several stakeholders involved in downtown revitalization, including architects, planners, economists, developers, BIA executives, academics, policymakers and politicians. In this fifth installment, the Transforming & Revitalizing Downtown Summit moves to Edmonton, Alberta, continuing critical conversations on urban renewal and policy, affecting municipalities across Canada, and around the world. Building off the successes of past events held in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, participants source insights to make their communities more competitive, livable, and sustainable.

Delve into inspiring stories and 10 innovative solutions to your challenges. Learn how to:

-Transform your underused infrastructure to attract new investment
-Preserve your historic downtown character while integrating modern design elements
-Strengthen collaboration and establish vertical villages
-Enhance urban mobility by integrating all modes of transportation
-Establish sustainable communities with multi-level government support
-Improve quality of life by incorporating new trends in placemaking
-Densify your urban landscape through new regulatory frameworks
-Pedestrianize your downtown by designing complete streets
-Develop small town strategies that attract diverse groups of people
-Create public spaces that merge civic spaces and natural environment

Coldrsx · #**6638** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 3:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

snowplows mowed over a handful of the granite blocks on 108 street last night. what a piss poor design.

I just let a few people at the City know who likely will investigate and or advise the appropriate people.

Terrible though

Harrison · #**6639** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 4:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

This exciting conference (1st time in the west) will be part of a week long grouping of events, activities and workshops. I encourage you to register, attend and or participate in some of these. Keep an eye out for more information as we get a little closer and spread the word.

Cheers

Ian

---------------------------------------------
http://www.revitalizingdowntowns.net

Plan, develop and design the vibrant downtowns your citizens need.
Learn from, and network with several stakeholders involved in downtown revitalization, including architects, planners, economists, developers, BIA executives, academics, policymakers and politicians. In this fifth installment, the Transforming & Revitalizing Downtown Summit moves to Edmonton, Alberta, continuing critical conversations on urban renewal and policy, affecting municipalities across Canada, and around the world. Building off the successes of past events held in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, participants source insights to make their communities more competitive, livable, and sustainable.

Delve into inspiring stories and 10 innovative solutions to your challenges. Learn how to:

-Transform your underused infrastructure to attract new investment
-Preserve your historic downtown character while integrating modern design elements
-Strengthen collaboration and establish vertical villages
-Enhance urban mobility by integrating all modes of transportation
-Establish sustainable communities with multi-level government support
-Improve quality of life by incorporating new trends in placemaking
-Densify your urban landscape through new regulatory frameworks
-Pedestrianize your downtown by designing complete streets
-Develop small town strategies that attract diverse groups of people
-Create public spaces that merge civic spaces and natural environment

Quite disappointed there's no student rates, since many of these types of conferences out east offer discounted rates for post-secondary students.

Coldrsx · #**6640** Posted **Mar 20, 2013, 4:29 PM**

^which is why the City/EEDC will be putting on very cost friendly workshops and other conference related events to help encourage participation of students, avg. citizens and those who might be interested but not in the industry if you will.

The conference itself is privately run/for profit and very much industry/professional directed.