[Moncton] Downtown Developments - Page 395

Mr_Me · #**7881** Posted **Jun 1, 2024, 7:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

For the foreseeable future, I am going to treat this as a completely speculative and unsubstantiated rumour, and will not be commenting further on this unless some more convincing evidence becomes available. I am less happy about this rumour than I was about the Two Brothers when that rumour first surfaced.......

Where did the name Two Brothers come from?

MonctonRad · #**7882** Posted **Jun 1, 2024, 7:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mr_Me

Where did the name Two Brothers come from?

It's only a placeholder name, and is only really a nickname.

Lafford's other project is the Three Sister. Since this project will be across the street and consists of two towers, it was only natural they became known as the "Two Brothers".

I have it on very good authority that when the project is officially announced, the official name will be something quite different.

It won't be like the "Tomato Building", also a nickname, but, one that will stick forever.

MonctonDowntown · #**7883** Posted **Jun 1, 2024, 10:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by jnaygull

Unfortunately, the buildings themselves are no longer the "art" as they once were. That being said, I would rather see a non-profit organization provide art to public properties that represent various causes and cultural representations.

Do other cities do this same practice of including art as part of the cost of building?

Many cities, such as Toronto’s Section 37 funds, will charge a developer x% of the capital costs towards public art. Often, the city and developer will negotiate that instead of contributing the money to purchase art, the funds will go to improving an existing nearby park or in building a parkette on the property that is open to the public, not just for the residents of the condo/apartment being built.

Bob

Riberview · #**7884** Posted **Jun 4, 2024, 4:17 PM**

There is a crane on site south of the old workers coop, appears to be driving steel beams into the ground.

MonctonRad · #**7885** Posted **Jun 4, 2024, 4:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riberview

There is a crane on site south of the old workers coop, appears to be driving steel beams into the ground.

Soil testing for the Two Brothers????

Monctoncore · #**7886** Posted **Jun 4, 2024, 4:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Soil testing for the Two Brothers????

I would say yes. They seem to really have a smart team, the Three Sisters, has been amazing to watch, and now they are doing their due diligence in advance for the next property.

jonny golden · #**7887** Posted **Jun 4, 2024, 5:43 PM**

Lafford has been one of the best things to happen to the Moncton development scene!

Mattyyy · #**7888** Posted **Jun 4, 2024, 7:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riberview

There is a crane on site south of the old workers coop, appears to be driving steel beams into the ground.

I noticed that yesterday as well but I assumed it was for work across the street - but that makes sense. It's the same style of crane used at the Icon property on Main for driving beams.

Lafford is incredible - I have every bit of confidence he will start work on the new buildings as soon as he tops out on the third sister. Now if only the other developers downtown could be as serious about their projects as Lafford.

jonny golden · #**7889** Posted **Jun 4, 2024, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mattyyy

I noticed that yesterday as well but I assumed it was for work across the street - but that makes sense. It's the same style of crane used at the Icon property on Main for driving beams.

Lafford is incredible - I have every bit of confidence he will start work on the new buildings as soon as he tops out on the third sister. Now if only the other developers downtown could be as serious about their projects as Lafford.

I'm wondering what the hold up is with the St. Bernard's Place project? It's really going to make a big impact when it's complete!

MonctonRad · #**7890** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 6:28 PM**

New renderings (and a name) for the apartment building under construction at Main and Vaughan Harvey (reposted from the main Moncton thread).

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Corner of Main Street and Vaughan Harvey Blvd.

(Posted online today by Spitfire). https://www.facebook.com/share/y5HQXkd5Ay1JA1By/?mibextid=WC7FNe

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"Project Runway: West Gate by Resolute Living

Discover downtown Moncton's newest gem

This stunning 89-unit, 6-storey building, on the corner of Main and Vaughan Harvey Blvd, boasts concrete cast-in-place construction for quiet, cozy living. The modern, spacious 1 and 2 bedroom units were designed with comfort in mind. With underground parking and a prime location, convenience is at your doorstep. This development also boasts 10,000 square feet of customizable commercial space, ready to be tailored to your specific requirements.

Welcome home to unparalleled urban living!

Please contact [email protected] for info on leasing, availability, etc".

So, the official name for this building will be West Gate. I rather like the name. I might just have to stop calling it the "Tomato Building"

Monctoncore · #**7891** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 7:15 PM**

Also to note, they also have commercial space for lease as well! I don’t think that was originally mentioned. That this newest render would have it.

I’m not a huge van of the siding, the wood can look nice, but I just don’t like that kind of siding on buildings downtown. This doesn’t look horrible, but it just feels very suburban.

MonctonRad · #**7892** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 8:03 PM**

They are still pile driving at the Two Brothers site, but, they have moved the crane way over to the western edge of the property, on the other side of Foundry Street, immediately next to Field 6 at the Hal Betts Sports Complex.

I found this quite surprising. Are they planning on stopping up that little stub of Foundry Street when construction gets underway???

jonny golden · #**7893** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 8:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

They are still pile driving at the Two Brothers site, but, they have moved the crane way over to the western edge of the property, on the other side of Foundry Street, immediately next to Field 6 at the Hal Betts Sports Complex.

I found this quite surprising. Are they planning on stopping up that little stub of Foundry Street when construction gets underway???

Wouldn't this activity support the rumour that those two fields are sold?

Beaubassin · #**7894** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 8:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

They are still pile driving at the Two Brothers site, but, they have moved the crane way over to the western edge of the property, on the other side of Foundry Street, immediately next to Field 6 at the Hal Betts Sports Complex.

I found this quite surprising. Are they planning on stopping up that little stub of Foundry Street when construction gets underway???

Maybe after building the Three Sisters and the Two Brothers, they will build the "Only Child" as the big finale

MonctonRad · #**7895** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 8:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by jonny golden

Wouldn't this activity support the rumour that those two fields are sold?

Not necessarily. I think they are pile driving close to the property line.

It is quite interesting nonetheless...........

jonny golden · #**7896** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 9:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Not necessarily. I think they are pile driving close to the property line.

It is quite interesting nonetheless...........

Looking at the property map, it seems that the property boundry stops at the Foundry St. stub. If they're pile driving west of that by the ball fields, it is more than interesting. I'm not sure you can do that kind of work on a property you don't own. (assuming the map is accurate)

new kid in town · #**7897** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 11:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Beaubassin

Maybe after building the Three Sisters and the Two Brothers, they will build the "Only Child" as the big finale

If the Two Brothers are truly 20 storeys, what will the Only Child be??? 50?

lmao

sailor734 · #**7898** Posted **Jun 6, 2024, 12:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by Monctoncore

Also to note, they also have commercial space for lease as well! I don’t think that was originally mentioned. That this newest render would have it.

I’m not a huge van of the siding, the wood can look nice, but I just don’t like that kind of siding on buildings downtown. This doesn’t look horrible, but it just feels very suburban.

I agree. I'd never have guessed that was the Tomato Building when i saw the rendering. It does look very suburban to me.

Monctoncore · #**7899** Posted **Jun 6, 2024, 1:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by sailor734

I agree. I'd never have guessed that was the Tomato Building when i saw the rendering. It does look very suburban to me.

It’s a lovely building, just personally want to see more. I guess I should have gone into engineering and design. I am sure when it’s finished it’s going to look amazing. Renders don’t usually do a building justice..

Ifyoubuildit · #**7900** Posted **Jun 6, 2024, 3:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by sailor734

I agree. I'd never have guessed that was the Tomato Building when i saw the rendering. It does look very suburban to me.

I think it is going to look great once complete. It wasn’t that long ago that the only thing on that corner was an old car garage in disrepair and an ugly billboard. This is a sizable build, concrete with amenities, I say bravo to the developers. Maybe they can land an Italian restaurant in the commercial space and the tomato lady can supply the tomatoes for the sauce. Win win.