Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015) - Page 1000

YEG-Urbanist · #**19981** Posted **Sep 25, 2023, 2:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

So it sounds like people are moving to Calgary for opportunity/lifestyle/family reasons which is likely similar to the 25,000-30,000 or so people that moved to Edmonton and area last year. Man, your posts, something else I tell ya

Not sure why you feel the need to mock Rocket's post. Businesses move to cities that have excellent flight hubs. Edmonton simply doesn't compete with Calgary in this regard.

Secondly, businesses move to cities that attract quality employees. Calgary's location to the mountains, top quality cultural and sporting venues make it a prime location for relocations. It's downtown is essentially brand new and also 100 times safer than downtown Edmonton.

Keep in mind earlier this year ,an unnamed business decided to pull out of relocating to Edmonton once they physically saw the sad state of downtown. I work for one of Downtown's largest employers, and our internal security team is constantly having to put out safety alerts. Lots of employees are refusing to come downtown and have opted to work at an under-utilized office location we have in the south end.

s211 · #**19982** Posted **Sep 25, 2023, 6:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by JSS1974

IT jobs are good for any city. But they can be relocated at a whim. Today they’re in Calgary, tomorrow they’ll be shifted to Vancouver, TO, Montreal, or outside Canada.
Wherever the work can get done cheaper.

Well, if we're talking about hard-to-relocate jobs, then Edmonton is set for generations: it's called the soul-crushing public sector.

CMD UW · #**19983** Posted **Sep 25, 2023, 8:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by YEG-Urbanist

Not sure why you feel the need to mock Rocket's post. Businesses move to cities that have excellent flight hubs. Edmonton simply doesn't compete with Calgary in this regard.

Secondly, businesses move to cities that attract quality employees. Calgary's location to the mountains, top quality cultural and sporting venues make it a prime location for relocations. It's downtown is essentially brand new and also 100 times safer than downtown Edmonton.

Keep in mind earlier this year, an unnamed business decided to pull out of relocating to Edmonton once they physically saw the sad state of downtown. I work for one of Downtown's largest employers, and our internal security team is constantly having to put out safety alerts. Lots of employees are refusing to come downtown and have opted to work at an under-utilized office location we have in the south end.

Rogers > Saddledome
Commonwealth > McMahon
RAM > Glenbow
Winspear > Jack Singer
Calgary Main Library > Edmonton Main Library
Calgary Zoo > Edmonton Zoo
Jubilee = Jubilee

Ultimately it's a tie between cultural/sporting venues between both cities along with the quality of public education and healthcare.

Safety, I don't think anyone is questioning we have issues downtown but to say Calgary is 100 better is a stretch. We have an opioid/drug epidemic hitting all of our cities that needs to be deal with.

YEG-Urbanist · #**19984** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 2:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

Rogers > Saddledome
Commonwealth > McMahon
RAM > Glenbow
Winspear > Jack Singer
Calgary Main Library > Edmonton Main Library
Calgary Zoo > Edmonton Zoo
Jubilee = Jubilee

Ultimately it's a tie between cultural/sporting venues between both cities along with the quality of public education and healthcare.

Safety, I don't think anyone is questioning we have issues downtown but to say Calgary is 100 better is a stretch. We have an opioid/drug epidemic hitting all of our cities that needs to be deal with.

Umm, you're saying the Edmonton library is comparable to the Calgary library which has won International architecture awards? Also, comparing the Edmonton Zoo to Calgary Zoo? Please tell me you aren't serious?

In terms of health care, most would argue Calgary easily outranks Edmonton. The Alberta Children's hospital is ranked 6th this year in Newsweeks "World's Best Specialized Hospitals of 2023". Not to mention a brand new state of the art cancer centre.
https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2023/pediatrics

Also, new article in the Edmonton Sun today: "It is so bad Downtown they're turning cafés into transit police stations". Granted, Gunter is a 🞵🞵🞵🞵. But having said that, this type of national and potentially international press doesn't help promote Edmonton as a place to "live,work, and play".
https://edmontonsun.com/opinion/columnis...rning-cafes-into-transit-police-stations

Maybe take the rose coloured glasses off?

Base · #**19985** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 2:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by YEG-Urbanist

Umm, you're saying the Edmonton library is comparable to the Calgary library which has won International architecture awards? Also, comparing the Edmonton Zoo to Calgary Zoo? Please tell me you aren't serious?

In terms of health care, most would argue Calgary easily outranks Edmonton. The Alberta Children's hospital is ranked 6th this year in Newsweeks "World's Best Specialized Hospitals of 2023". Not to mention a brand new state of the art cancer centre.
https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2023/pediatrics

Also, new article in the Edmonton Sun today: "It is so bad Downtown they're turning cafés into transit police stations". Granted, Gunter is a 🞵🞵🞵🞵. But having said that, this type of national and potentially international press doesn't help promote Edmonton as a place to "live,work, and play".
https://edmontonsun.com/opinion/columnis...rning-cafes-into-transit-police-stations

Maybe take the rose coloured glasses off?

I believe the use of the greater than symbol ">" notes that the Calgary Library and Zoo win those categories.

YEG-Urbanist · #**19986** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Base

I believe the use of the greater than symbol ">" notes that the Calgary Library and Zoo win those categories.

My apologies, yes you are correct. I wasn't paying attention. Thanks for the clarification!

Coldrsx · #**19987** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 3:43 PM**

Falcon having an impact.

https://twitter.com/kmoorephotos/status/1706319448003534867

YEG-Urbanist · #**19988** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 4:16 PM**

Progress taking shape at the Leg!

Black Star · #**19989** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 4:41 PM**

How many more floors for Falcon?

The redo at the leg is massive. I didn't know it was going to be this extensive.

Coldrsx · #**19990** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 5:04 PM**

^tis indeed. I hope that they can get er done for a 2024 opening, but it might be an extra year given that photo.

Falcon - I'd say about 8?

Rocket252 · #**19991** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 5:08 PM**

^ any drawings of what the Leg is going to look like?

Harrison · #**19992** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 5:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rocket252

^ any drawings of what the Leg is going to look like?

There was an online engagement conducted earlier this year and the 'River' concept was the preferred of three options.

Hardhatdan · #**19993** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 8:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by YEG-Urbanist

Umm, you're saying the Edmonton library is comparable to the Calgary library which has won International architecture awards? Also, comparing the Edmonton Zoo to Calgary Zoo? Please tell me you aren't serious?

In terms of health care, most would argue Calgary easily outranks Edmonton. The Alberta Children's hospital is ranked 6th this year in Newsweeks "World's Best Specialized Hospitals of 2023". Not to mention a brand new state of the art cancer centre.
https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2023/pediatrics

Also, new article in the Edmonton Sun today: "It is so bad Downtown they're turning cafés into transit police stations". Granted, Gunter is a 🞵🞵🞵🞵. But having said that, this type of national and potentially international press doesn't help promote Edmonton as a place to "live,work, and play".
https://edmontonsun.com/opinion/columnis...rning-cafes-into-transit-police-stations

Maybe take the rose coloured glasses off?

https://edmontonjournal.com/business/sin...-north-american-headquarters-in-edmonton

EVERYTHING IS BAD~~!!!!!!!!

CMD UW · #**19994** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 8:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Black Star

How many more floors for Falcon?

The redo at the leg is massive. I didn't know it was going to be this extensive.

Neither did I. Super excited about this upgrade.

CMD UW · #**19995** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 8:36 PM**

Heard there's an RFP coming out for the renovation of the Manulife podium...

stefanYEG · #**19996** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 8:52 PM**

Here's a walkthrough of what the Rice Howard Place renos will look like.

Anyone know what's going to happen with the lower level if the food hall is moving up to the main floor?

Hallsy's Toupee · #**19997** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 9:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by stefanYEG

Here's a walkthrough of what the Rice Howard Place renos will look like.

Anyone know what's going to happen with the lower level if the food hall is moving up to the main floor?

No more Chicken For Lunch. Amy is retiring.

Black Star · #**19998** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 9:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

Heard there's an RFP coming out for the renovation of the Manulife podium...

This is a Game changer....

Harrison · #**19999** Posted **Sep 26, 2023, 10:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Black Star

This is a Game changer....

Hopefully whatever happens is similar to the original concept shared a couple of years ago...

YEG-Urbanist · #**20000** Posted **Sep 27, 2023, 1:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Harrison

Hopefully whatever happens is similar to the original concept shared a couple of years ago...

Its been a couple weeks since I've been in the office, but I noticed they had opened up a portion of the upper floor of Holt in Manulife place. Looks like they were sectioning off a corner. Anyone know if someone has leased some of it?