Edmonton Construction 9 (2008-08)

[Jasper and one o nin]

Originally Posted by JAH

what do you guys mean by lights to the airport? You're not talking about lighting QEII to YEG right?

yup

[Coldrsx]

^yes

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by JAH

So which one of the many projects proposed for the 104/105st and 98ave area will be first to build?

Are there any other renderings for Parkwood Tower.. that tower looks like it has alot of good potential.

IMO

1.Opus
2.Abby Lane
3.Parkwood
4.CN 800' super pyramid
5.Founder's Ridge

[JAH]

How come I was under the assumption that lighting the highway wasn't gonna be done soon b/c of future re-alignment of QEII?? Nonetheless, thats awesome news.

[240glt]

Here's a good question: Which residential tower do you think will be next to break ground ?

1) Aurora "Mira"
2) Valleyview
3) Opus
4) Parkwood
5) Abbey Lane
6) Rossdale Green
7) other ??

[240glt]

Originally Posted by JAH

How come I was under the assumption that lighting the highway wasn't gonna be done soon b/c of future re-alignment of QEII?? Nonetheless, thats awesome news.

Yup, it's been underway for a while, all the underground infrastructure is done on the east side & it looks like standards will be going up next week, & Infrastructure is about 3/4 done on the west side.

It's gonna look really cool flying into Edmonton at night.

[ExcaliburKid]

^^Valleyview 1st
Rossdale 2nd

[Coldrsx]

valleyview i could see go before winter...same with rossdale green.

[JAH]

Checking the first page renderings, is valleyview really gonna look that tall?

[Coldrsx]

^yes because nothing is there really now...not to mention it isnt that short anyways. Mind you i still feel as though that lot should have had a thin point tower to take advantage of views.

[CMD UW]

Originally Posted by 240glt

Here's a good question: Which residential tower do you think will be next to break ground ?

1) Aurora "Mira"
2) Valleyview
3) Opus
4) Parkwood
5) Abbey Lane
6) Rossdale Green
7) other ??

Valleyview or Rossdale Green....

[JAH]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

^yes because nothing is there really now...not to mention it isnt that short anyways. Mind you i still feel as though that lot should have had a thin point tower to take advantage of views.

From that angle, it looks almost as tall as the CN tower! Maybe cuz its just alot closer.

[danby]

I really hope rexall doesn't take the corner location, due to most rexalls usally have corner entrances so it scares me. That corner needs a restruant!!!!

[feepa]

Originally Posted by JAH

How come I was under the assumption that lighting the highway wasn't gonna be done soon b/c of future re-alignment of QEII?? Nonetheless, thats awesome news.

The re-alignment is prolly 20-30 years off still.

[MacLac]

Finally on board. Been reading you guys for a while now. For what it's worth, about two years ago my wife was hired to run the POS Econolodge on top of Bellamy there. The owners said that her stint would be short lived because they were selling the property to make way for a highrise. They also said that the Lacombe was also going to be building a highrise at the same time. Well, two years later and nothing yet. She is also in tight with the GM at Sutton Place and he has said, albeit, two years ago, that the downtown was getting another 4 star property VERY SOON.

[kcantor]

Originally Posted by MacLac

Finally on board. Been reading you guys for a while now. For what it's worth, about two years ago my wife was hired to run the POS Econolodge on top of Bellamy there. The owners said that her stint would be short lived because they were selling the property to make way for a highrise. They also said that the Lacombe was also going to be building a highrise at the same time. Well, two years later and nothing yet. She is also in tight with the GM at Sutton Place and he has said, albeit, two years ago, that the downtown was getting another 4 star property VERY SOON.

although you have to remember than in richard's business - as in mine - two years can be a very short time. it can sometimes take that long just for a simple rezoning or development permit...

[Taurine]

Hello! Ive been looking in for a while now. Always enjoy hearing about new projects and now I hope to share in your enthusiasm over our great city!

[rapid_business]

Welcome aboard!

My guess: Mira, Opus, Valleyview


....and to respond to what nunangel posted last page about the Devonian.... Murrey just needs to hand it to a leasing agent and quit being a tight @ss. I can think of several companies that wanted in, but only wanted smaller portions of it. He missed the gov contracts by avoid LEED cert., and he screwed over any chance of an huge lease offer. That's just half the story though, but... here's hoping things change quickly there.

[Kevin_foster]

Originally Posted by MacLac

Finally on board. Been reading you guys for a while now. For what it's worth, about two years ago my wife was hired to run the POS Econolodge on top of Bellamy there. The owners said that her stint would be short lived because they were selling the property to make way for a highrise. They also said that the Lacombe was also going to be building a highrise at the same time. Well, two years later and nothing yet. She is also in tight with the GM at Sutton Place and he has said, albeit, two years ago, that the downtown was getting another 4 star property VERY SOON.

I've been stating this for years, perhaps

[Coldrsx]

welcome to the board guys...how about a few more of you lurkers contribute:>