Edmonton Construction 9 (2008-08) - Page 441

Daveography · #**8801** Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 5:24 PM**

^ *yawn*

Keats82 · #**8802** Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 8:18 PM**

Oi, yes, that World Trade Center 7 tower is absolutely boring from that vantage point. I wasn't aware the lobbies were off limt, makes sense I guess. I'd still say that the best tower is the second from the left.

As for the "camo building" - I think the lack of other buildings, as mentioned by Roquentin, is a particularly good point. However, I also think that the Oxford Tower really doesn't have the form or height to pull that off gracefully. (Don't worry, I know it was just for fun

).

Coldrsx · #**8803** Posted **Nov 1, 2009, 7:33 PM**

Federal Building as of breakfastish today

CMD UW · #**8804** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 2:14 AM**

The Fed building redevelopment is one of the most important redevelopments in the city right now. I'm so excited for this.

Daveography · #**8805** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 4:15 AM**

^ Ditto; aside from refitting and repopulating a beautiful old office building - which is awesome enough on its own - this project will create one of the biggest and best public plazas this city and our downtown have ever seen.

ue · #**8806** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 5:24 AM**

^Yup I agree. We really need some funky urban plazas/squares in the city with neat landscaping and modern elements and what not. There are a few but there could be a lot more and they could look a lot better.

Coldrsx · #**8807** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 2:55 PM**

not to mention that it brings prominence to the grounds and a beautiful building.

240glt · #**8808** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 4:27 PM**

Job No 91223884-001: To construct an Apartment Building (66 Dwelling Units).
10523 - 123 STREET NW
Plan 1511KS Blk 8 Lot 5
B K ARCHITECTURE , ERFREY T TAMON

WESTMOUNT

Coldrsx · #**8809** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 6:08 PM**

^right behind their offices...

Kevin_foster · #**8810** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 6:34 PM**

Fed building is super important, I love our government district.. will be good to see more feet on the sidewalks in that area.

One of the next most important projects on the go right now is Quest... although the design might leave much to desire, that north edge of the WHD needs more people...

Kevin_foster · #**8811** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 6:35 PM**

Also..
If anyone here interested in Google wave, let me know (via PM) I have a few invitations to give out. (could be very useful for us construction nut-types...)

Shodan · #**8812** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 7:19 PM**

Edmonton housing starts will hit bottom this year: CMHC

By Bill Mah, edmontonjournal.comNovember 2, 2009 12:02 PM

EDMONTON — Housing starts in the Edmonton area will hit bottom in 2009 with a decline for the third straight year before rebounding strongly in 2010, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Monday.

Builders are on pace to begin construction on 5,000 homes, 24-per-cent fewer than the year before, said the national housing agency’s Fall 2009 Housing Market Outlook for the Edmonton census metropolitan area.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/...bottom+this+year+CMHC/2172884/story.html

feepa · #**8813** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 7:23 PM**

what is google wave?

Daveography · #**8814** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 7:48 PM**

^ Google it.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

bulliver · #**8815** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 7:51 PM**

^ Ha! I was going to say the same thing

etown · #**8816** Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 8:25 PM**

Whyte Ave and 109 St.

I'm sure its been discussed before, but I can't remember and didn't see it on the first page.

What is going in on the SW corner of 109 St and Whyte Ave, was the hotel eventually approved?