The Great Canadian Skyline Thread! - Page 249

dtgeek · #**4961** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 1:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

San Jose CA has their airport about 1 mile from downtown, that's too bad because with the money in that city they could probably build some really nice skyscrapers. Downtown Airports are convenient, but they limit growth.

I live in the area and as nice as that would be, it's a pipe dream. Without the airport, the buildings might be slightly taller, but that's it. There isn't much demand for commercial office space there, otherwise there would be more than the existing handful of low-mid rise offices. Combine this with the fact the whole south bay has no real public transit, is 100% car oriented, has an abundance of real estate right next to the bay that isn't very good for housing, and there's not much reason to lease in a tower there versus SF 40 minutes north.

Coldrsx · #**4962** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 2:27 PM**

Edmonton from a friend's new condo last night

Coldrsx · #**4963** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 2:29 PM**

^for those that dont know, the large grassy parking lot on the left is the proposed new downtown arena/casino/hotels with the entertainment area and office tower directly across to the right in another lot.

Witty Nickname · #**4964** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 4:55 PM**

Lot's of room in that 2nd pic for some real density, hope it gets approved.

Calgarian · #**4965** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 5:14 PM**

That looks like a good location for an arena district, here's hoping you get it.

floobie · #**4966** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 5:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by yyzer

TO from the east end, posted by lucci at SSC.....

I can't believe no one responded to this. Absolutely gorgeous!

David1gray · #**4967** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 5:50 PM**

^ i didnt see that, its an amazing shot

David1gray · #**4968** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 5:54 PM**

halifax, looking out over the harbour and kings wharf construction.

by me

Witty Nickname · #**4969** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 6:02 PM**

That TO shot is just a tad too over processed for my likings.

Bigtime · #**4970** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 6:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by floobie

I can't believe no one responded to this. Absolutely gorgeous!

I was going to, something along the lines of:

"Wow, look at all that empty space in Toronto. You guys have no density, why do you keep comparing yourselves to Chicago and Dubai?"

Seriously, my favorite part of that shots is the clouds and the mood in conveys. I've been dying for a real nice storm that I could use as a backdrop with the Calgary skyline.

floobie · #**4971** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 6:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

I was going to, something along the lines of:

"Wow, look at all that empty space in Toronto. You guys have no density, why do you keep comparing yourselves to Chicago and Dubai?"

Seriously, my favorite part of that shots is the clouds and the mood in conveys. I've been dying for a real nice storm that I could use as a backdrop with the Calgary skyline.

Agreed. The clouds make it. It's overall a really contrasty shot, I think.

I'm surprised the weather hasn't provided in the last week or so. The clouds were pretty insane towards the west-north-west yesterday evening. You'd think that would be about perfect, from your ritzy perch.

Calgarian · #**4972** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 6:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by dtgeek

I live in the area and as nice as that would be, it's a pipe dream. Without the airport, the buildings might be slightly taller, but that's it. There isn't much demand for commercial office space there, otherwise there would be more than the existing handful of low-mid rise offices. Combine this with the fact the whole south bay has no real public transit, is 100% car oriented, has an abundance of real estate right next to the bay that isn't very good for housing, and there's not much reason to lease in a tower there versus SF 40 minutes north.

I noticed how car oriented it was when I was down there and was kind of surprised, SJ seems to be the anti SF.

Bigtime · #**4973** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 6:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by floobie

Agreed. The clouds make it. It's overall a really contrasty shot, I think.

I'm surprised the weather hasn't provided in the last week or so. The clouds were pretty insane towards the west-north-west yesterday evening. You'd think that would be about perfect, from your ritzy perch.

You would think so, but it is also a combination of me now being home at the right time. The other problem is I would like a nice big cumulonimbus on its own, not melding into surrounding clouds. I have yet to get something like that in the 2 years and a bit I have lived there.

fenwick16 · #**4974** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 10:43 PM**

This one below was posted in the Halifax section by Bluenoser. I like the contrast of the birds, blue water and the skyline. Halifax might not have the top skyline in Canada but it is in a great location (on the Atlantic ocean).

I hope Bluenoser doesn't mind me posting his picture. It is one of the best that I have seen of Halifax.

(source; Bluenoser at http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=139715&page=27 )

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...and, for no specific reason, some photos from around the site:

The inspiration for the name?

Darkoshvilli · #**4975** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 10:52 PM**

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolatlantica/4810572693/

WhipperSnapper · #**4976** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 11:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

I was going to, something along the lines of:

"Wow, look at all that empty space in Toronto. You guys have no density, why do you keep comparing yourselves to Chicago and Dubai?"

The right side of the pic is just one of our "East Village" scale redevelopments in case you're interested.

Bigtime · #**4977** Posted **Jul 21, 2010, 11:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

The right side of the pic is just one of our "East Village" scale redevelopments in case you're interested.

The brownfield north of those rail lines? Are there any renderings of what the potential development will look like?

Bigtime · #**4978** Posted **Jul 22, 2010, 12:56 AM**

Calgary skyline on July 18th:

WhipperSnapper · #**4979** Posted **Jul 22, 2010, 1:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

The brownfield north of those rail lines? Are there any renderings of what the potential development will look like?

There are but the majority of the site hasn't gone through a competition yet. The greenspace and buildings that have are quite promising though.

Shows how deceptive these skyline shot can be ... the lake side of the rail yard, the lush green wooded area, is currently a trash heap of rusted metal and razor wire fences.

MonkeyRonin · #**4980** Posted **Jul 22, 2010, 2:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

The brownfield north of those rail lines? Are there any renderings of what the potential development will look like?

These aren't the final architectural designs, but give a good indication of the general massing and site plan:

Source: Waterfront Toronto

This would be the West Don Lands on the right side of this:

Source: Elliot on SSC

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

I was going to, something along the lines of:

"Wow, look at all that empty space in Toronto. You guys have no density, why do you keep comparing yourselves to Chicago and Dubai?"

Its not as if Chicago doesn't have derelict industrial areas too...

And Dubai is dense? Thats certainly news to me.