Canadian City Proposals II

[Coldrsx]

Exposure seems to come up a lot with them.

[Surrealplaces]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Exposure seems to come up a lot with them.

I can't keep track of how many projects they have on the go, currently three high rise residential towers, plus now these three hotels, and a bunch of smaller multifamily projects scattered around the city.

I've heard that their larger projects are funded by other investors and they are mostly managing the projects. I guess time will tell, but it's a lot to take on in a short period.

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by Surrealplaces

I can't keep track of how many projects they have on the go, currently three high rise residential towers, plus now these three hotels, and a bunch of smaller multifamily projects scattered around the city.

I've heard that their larger projects are funded by other investors and they are mostly managing the projects. I guess time will tell, but it's a lot to take on in a short period.

Is Calgary due for their own version of SkyCity?

[Calgarian]

Big win for Calgary if this gets built!

[O-tacular]

Ahh Surreal beat me to it! I haven’t been this excited about a Calgary tower development since Telus Sky! Normally I hate twins but this looks amazing! Like others have mentioned I also worry about Truman’s exposure right now though. Don’t want Torode 2.0.

[jc_yyc_ca]

Originally Posted by O-tacular

Ahh Surreal beat me to it! I haven’t been this excited about a Calgary tower development since Telus Sky! Normally I hate twins but this looks amazing! Like others have mentioned I also worry about Truman’s exposure right now though. Don’t want Torode 2.0.

I hate twins too, but I can live with twins if they're residential.

Broadway 17th was a nice refresher in between Telus Sky and this one.

[J.OT13]

First very exciting Calgary tower proposal in a while! Kind of funny they have that small hotel recently proposed next to BMO in the rendering (I assume same developer), along with Saddledome, which will likely be gone by the time this thing is built.

I am surprised they wouldn't have built this one closer to the arena.

[jc_yyc_ca]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

First very exciting Calgary tower proposal in a while! Kind of funny they have that small hotel recently proposed next to BMO in the rendering (I assume same developer), along with Saddledome, which will likely be gone by the time this thing is built.

I am surprised they wouldn't have built this one closer to the arena.

I think everyone expected a hotel to be right next to the arena, but instead all 3 will be built near the 17th ave entrance. Kind of a surprise for sure.
The consensus is now that 17th ave is opened up to the Stampede grounds that the people traffic will most likely be on that side.
There was originally a plan called 'Stampede Trail' that would have retail businesses along the street the Arena's on. IDK if that plan has any traction any more.

[BlaineN]

I just saw that Calgary hotel proposal on SRC and was going to post it here. That sure came out of left field. Looks it's going to be taller than Brookfield Place by 1 meter!

[Chocolite]

Damn, that Calgary proposal is a nice one, nice to see something visually interesting after seeing those Waterloo proposals. I don’t get the deal with twin towers in that city. Is it like a law or something?

[J.OT13]

From TooBusy on Skyrise, future Calgary skyline with these two towers.


https://calgary.skyrisecities.com/fo...n.42251/page-6

[Hackslack]

I wonder how much of an effect the new Scotia bank attends and investment in the area had to do with this proposal moving forward… as in, if there is no new arena, and no cleanup of the whole area, do these twin towers exist?

[jc_yyc_ca]

Originally Posted by Hackslack

I wonder how much of an effect the new Scotia bank attends and investment in the area had to do with this proposal moving forward… as in, if there is no new arena, and no cleanup of the whole area, do these twin towers exist?

I'm sure the arena has had an affect for sure, but the new BMO Centre has probably had a biggest effect. It's western Canada's largest convention centre, and previous to that there were conventions that skipped Calgary because of the lack of space. The combination of the new convention centre and the new arena definitely was a game changer.

[Pavlov]

Originally Posted by jc_yyc_ca

I'm sure the arena has had an affect for sure, but the new BMO Centre has probably had a biggest effect. It's western Canada's largest convention centre, and previous to that there were conventions that skipped Calgary because of the lack of space. The combination of the new convention centre and the new arena definitely was a game changer.

A few other things worth noting:

(1) there are still two parcels in this area which are ear-marked for hotel developments;

(2) this development is a few blocks from the proposed downtown station for the YYC-downtown-Banff rail development (a potential tourism game-changer if it proceeds); and

(3) the developer has publicly stated that both of the towers in this development will be taller than Calgary's current tallest (Brookfield).

[Harley613]

Unreal Cowtown proposal. That Scotsman's hill view was already one of the most epic in Canada, I can't imagine how good it would be if these are built. As for the Saddledome in the image, I wish they could strip it down to minimal structure and keep the roof as a covered area for Stampede, a giant canopy. Low maintenance massive sun and weather shade for the fairgrounds, it could have year round amenities underneath it like farmers markets and Christmas markets. It's so iconic to me as a born and raised Calgarian. I'm off to Stampede next weekend, and it might be the last time I ever see the ol' Saddledome (I have lived in Quebec and Ontario for many many years since my childhood).

[James Bond Agent 007]

Originally Posted by Harley613

Unreal Cowtown proposal. That Scotsman's hill view was already one of the most epic in Canada, I can't imagine how good it would be if these are built. As for the Saddledome in the image, I wish they could strip it down to minimal structure and keep the roof as a covered area for Stampede, a giant canopy. Low maintenance massive sun and weather shade for the fairgrounds, it could have year round amenities underneath it like farmers markets and Christmas markets. It's so iconic to me as a born and raised Calgarian. I'm off to Stampede next weekend, and it might be the last time I ever see the ol' Saddledome (I have lived in Quebec and Ontario for many many years since my childhood).

They could keep the general structure of it, and build yet another twin towers project at each end of the structure.

[James Bond Agent 007]

^
Much better!

[Spocket]

I really think it's a crying shame that the Saddledome will likely be demolished. It's the second most iconic structure in Calgary after the tower and, I would argue, the most notable.

[WhipperSnapper]

Could be an ideal a concentr ..... detention center however, us Canadians are not quite there yet. Otherwise, what do you do with it? It's many millions on upkeep alone.

IMHO, Crying shame is when something has practical value but, the zoning (or lack thereof) allows for something much bigger.

[ssiguy]

That London proposal looks great and will help anchor the Old East Village but it will only become a true destination and help develop the OEV if the City does something about the mass homelessness and drug addiction on Dundas. Any street frontage businesses will survive if they don't.