The Official Moncton, NB Project Thread - Page 88

mmmatt · #**1741** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 9:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by HalifaxMtl666

This is a great looking glass-building, looks like higher for a 4-story building.

It will be more higher than larger, I like it.

So you saw the sign I assume? I think it looks great, I didnt look at the sign up close (I was across the street) but from where I was standing it did look quite tall for 4 stories...the render makes it look huge next to the two storey building next to it (round face one).

ErickMontreal · #**1742** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 9:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by stu_pendousmat2

So you saw the sign I assume? I think it looks great, I didnt look at the sign up close (I was across the street) but from where I was standing it did look quite tall for 4 stories...the render makes it look huge next to the two storey building next to it (round face one).

Yeah, I went to the grocerie in downtown to see it.

I counted 4 stories maybe 5 so it is hard to say exactly , both times I passed by I was through the traffic. It looks like a bit "Mercantile Place " in SJ .

To me, it seem to be as high as BMO and Marriott hotel.

mylesmalley · #**1743** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 9:25 PM**

Excellent news. They must have just put up teh sign. I drove by there about two hours ago and didnt' see anything. Wasnt' really looking all that hard though.

Does it have a big setback? I didn't think there was a whole lot of land to build there.

ErickMontreal · #**1744** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 9:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

Does it have a big setback? I didn't think there was a whole lot of land to build there.

I did not see any setback, it gonna be right in front the boulevard.

ErickMontreal · #**1745** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 9:32 PM**

Moreover, I saw a "Collier" sign on the Tim Horton parking located right in front Highfield Square, the land is currently for sale.

Good new, I will be happy if they could get rid that place. Its a great spot for something more appealing.

ErickMontreal · #**1746** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 10:18 PM**

Ashford Properties - Downtown Office

mylesmalley · #**1747** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 10:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by HalifaxMtl666

Ashford Properties - Downtown Office

The lot's actually a lot bigger than that. They realigned Vaughan Harvey to connect to the bridge more directly. It's probably a hundred feet further to the east now.

mmmatt · #**1748** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 11:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

The lot's actually a lot bigger than that. They realigned Vaughan Harvey to connect to the bridge more directly. It's probably a hundred feet further to the east now.

Yeah its a bit bigger now...but from the looks of it this new building will fill it up very nicely!

ErickMontreal · #**1749** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 11:14 PM**

I forgot, the building going to start spring 2009.

mmmatt · #**1750** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 11:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by HalifaxMtl666

Moreover, I saw a "Collier" sign on the Tim Horton parking located right in front Highfield Square, the land is currently for sale.

Good new, I will be happy if they could get rid that place. Its a great spot for something more appealing.

AWESOME! If that lot is developed it would be great! I hope development keeps up downtown, we need to work on getting some density...I dont mind if we dont have a bunch of tall buildings, but the empty lots need to go. Tall is nice...density is better...you go to amsterdam and its awesome and super vibrant, but there are no buildings over 5 floors.

mmmatt · #**1751** Posted **Apr 5, 2008, 11:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by HalifaxMtl666

I forgot, the building going to start spring 2009.

aw...too bad, something to look forward to for next summer I guess

mmmatt · #**1752** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 12:11 AM**

Little known fact, Moncton has the highest life expectancy east of Ottawa

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/uploads/filemanager/citychart.pdf

ErickMontreal · #**1753** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 1:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by stu_pendousmat2

AWESOME! If that lot is developed it would be great! I hope development keeps up downtown, we need to work on getting some density...I dont mind if we dont have a bunch of tall buildings, but the empty lots need to go. Tall is nice...density is better...you go to amsterdam and its awesome and super vibrant, but there are no buildings over 5 floors.

A multi-use complex apartment/office (4 to 8-story) could be suitable on this land.

Development for Downtown

Marriott - 2007/2008
Courthouse - 2008/2009
Convention Center/Casino (Conditionnal) / Hotel (2008-2010)
Highfield Square redevlopment - 2008/2009
Ashford Office - 2009/2010
Arena - 2009/2010

ErickMontreal · #**1754** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 1:57 AM**

Downtown Moncton

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephen_downes/

mmmatt · #**1755** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 2:05 AM**

nice picture! really shows the impact of the Marriott when looking from Dieppe

looks like it was taken today haha, what a rainy ugly day

ErickMontreal · #**1756** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 2:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by stu_pendousmat2

nice picture! looks like it was taken today haha, what a rainy ugly day

Although the weather was ugly I really like this one, from that angle Moncton looks dense.

mmmatt · #**1757** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 2:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by HalifaxMtl666

Although the weather was ugly I really like this one, from that angle Moncton looks dense.

Its a beautiful illusion to be sure!

You're right though Ive noticed the city looks very dense from this vantage point however you need a good zoom to get a nice picture of it like this one...we should ask him to take another when its a nice day!

ErickMontreal · #**1758** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 2:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by stu_pendousmat2

Its a beautiful illusion to be sure!

You're right though Ive noticed the city looks very dense from this vantage point however you need a good zoom to get a nice picture of it like this one...we should ask him to take another when its a nice day!

Well, I will ask him if they want to take another shot from that point.

If "Heritage Properties" wins the bid, that could increase the density along Main because the land they propose is far smaller than Beaver Lumber land. The building could get 5-story and more. We could see another building appear from that vintage point in the next months.

mmmatt · #**1759** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 2:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by HalifaxMtl666

Well, I will ask him if they want to take another shot from that point.

If "Heritage Properties" wins the bid, that could increase the density along Main because the land they propose is far smaller than Beaver Lumber land. The building could get 5-story and more. We could see another building appear from that vintage point in the next months.

Indeed, we can hope

Also I looked over page 1 of this thread, havent done it in a while, all I can say is LOOKING GOOD!

we're on a roll to say the least, add the new 4 storey building proposal on there and its a pretty good looking few years of development

ErickMontreal · #**1760** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 3:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by stu_pendousmat2

Indeed, we can hope

Also I looked over page 1 of this thread, havent done it in a while, all I can say is LOOKING GOOD!

we're on a roll to say the least, add the new 4 storey building proposal on there and its a pretty good looking few years of development

Yeah, if the Courthouse starts this year and if the Casino/Convention Center end up downtown as well as the Arena feasibility study appears conclusive, the next months/years would be quite busy downtown. I`m not talking about Highfield Square and Ashford properties projects.

Morever, I forgot my camera in Quebec, if you passing by, could you just take a shot of the Ashford project.