Edmonton Construction 9 (2008-08)

[ExcaliburKid]

Nice. Wish I would have caught that!

[tony0911]

Everybody check it out.

http://robotwithhumanbrain.com/x/na.mov

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<Drools>

I love the vintage look that the sign adds to the whole thing. Neat open concept. (Looks like Solar Panels too!)

Now let's see how Edmontonians are going to complain about it...

"Where's the parking?"

"What about wheel-chair accessibility?"

"That building looks weirder than the pyramid proposals at the city entrance!"

...Oh well. I think the powers that be have some brains.

I hope Edmonton gets something like this. Creative. Simple. Gorgeous.

[ExcaliburKid]

That looks unreal!

[TimB09]

What are the two buildings at Century Park that are at ground level right now? I believe one is the first tower, is it not?

[Wooster]

Originally Posted by tony0911

Everybody check it out.

http://robotwithhumanbrain.com/x/na.mov

Love it! Is this a real proposal for the arena?

[Jasper and one o nin]

That is AWESOME!
No need for parking, lots of parkades downtown, LRT, Transit^

[feepa]

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Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

That is AWESOME!
No need for parking, lots of parkades downtown, LRT, Transit^

Oh, I know that. It's like a block away from Churchill station.

I'm just lamenting the fact that Edmontonians are going to start complaining, as they tend to do, as soon as they watch this video, and don't see a parkade anywhere...

[Wooster]

Is this just Dub's proposal, or is this THE proposal for the arena?

[Jasper and one o nin]

So I read that the City of Edmonton is budgeting about 250 million for a new office tower. Which makes sense considering the City is leasing space through the City. Given the tight vacancy rate downtown, if city staffers move into a new building it would free up some usable downtown space.
If I were making a decision on behalf of the City, I would proposes a new building in conjuntion with the downtown arena within the civic quarter of the quarters district. This could reduce some costs of construction for the arena projection, plus as part of the plan, a hotel could also be proposed, and i would guess that a developer would be quick to jump on board to develop the hotel portion.

[feepa]

I think its just Dub's. I'm sure its probably one of a few, and Dub is just trying to gain support. I feel there will be an actual announcement come January...

Katz prolly put out a few RFPs and this is just one of them.

[Wooster]

Is this the site the owners have settled on for the arena, or are there alternatives?

[feepa]

There is only 1 owner. There are alternatives. I don't think there has been any decision made, just Gene trying to get support for his proposal in the media.

If there was something official, there would be a lot more news about it on every station.

[Daveography]

Originally Posted by 0773|=\

<Drools>

I love the vintage look that the sign adds to the whole thing. Neat open concept. (Looks like Solar Panels too!)

Now let's see how Edmontonians are going to complain about it...

"Where's the parking?"

"What about wheel-chair accessibility?"

"That building looks weirder than the pyramid proposals at the city entrance!"

...Oh well. I think the powers that be have some brains.

I hope Edmonton gets something like this. Creative. Simple. Gorgeous.

My new favourite is "but teh recesions!!! onoez!"

[Wooster]

Thanks. Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to get as good a handle on what is going on in downtown Edmonton as I can. Jasper Ave Revitalization project is kicking off this week (I'll be there from Tues-Fri - beers anyone?).

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Originally Posted by RTA

My new favourite is "but teh recesions!!! onoez!"

Yes, the internet provides a "unique" venue for critics...

Another thing I love about this proposal: that skeletal glass concourse wrapping around the bowl above everything! So cool!

[Daveography]

^ I didn't even see that until you pointed it out. Very awesome.

Also like the Red Strap building refit featured in that video.

[Wooster]

San Diego provides a perfect example of how you can urbanize around a major sports venue in a downtown. Ideally, the Quarters or North edge could look like this, with the arena seamlessly integrated.

[rapid_business]

San Diego is a good example. Of a master-planned area, I light the Power & Light district in Kansas City and their arena there.

Like I said on the other thread though, I'm not pumped about Dub's design. I'd wait for actual and honest submissions from the likes of HOK and others.