Edmonton Construction 11 (November 2011)

[Keats82]

^ The lack of information on this website is maddening.

[CMD UW]

Anyone know who's building these townhomes? They are just north of Stony Plain Rd and 143 Street. They are almost framed up.

[MalcolmTucker]

Originally Posted by CMD UW

Anyone know where this could be? If the second image that flashes up on the website is the development it looks very interesting. Although I wonder if it’s just a placeholder given that there is an ‘Artist Rendering. Not Actual Building’ note in the lower right corner. Hmmm?

Elements by Carrington

http://elementsbycarrington.ca/

I believe it is up in the north end of St. Albert, in the dark blue parcel. http://www.carrington.ca/Assets/document.../Elements_Overall%20Area%20Map%20web.pdf

http://landrex.com/communities/elements

[240glt]

Permits of note

117909049-002
15-Feb-2012
DOWNTOWN
10355 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Plan 5727HW Blk 3 Lot 74A
To change the Use from a General
Retail Store to a Bar and
Neighbourhood Pub, and to
construct interior alterations.
1629242 ALBERTA LTD Value: $ 150,000


I guess the Fusion is going ahead!!! Great for Whyte Ave! Dicey for people buying into a BCM development!

59593113-012
17-Feb-2012
CPR IRVINE
10201 - 82 AVENUE NW
Plan 0521161 Blk L Lot 4
To construct a temporary hoarding
(6' high construction fence, 200'
parallel 102 Street and covered
hoarding 80' parallel 82 Aveune),
February 17, 2012 to August 17,
2012.
BCM DEVELOPMENTS LTD Value: $ 5,000

59593113-011
17-Feb-2012
CPR IRVINE
10201 - 82 AVENUE NW
Plan 0521161 Blk L Lot 4
To construct footings and
foundation for a General Retail
and Apartment house building;
Convert General Retail uses
above the main floor to 24
additional dwellings, for a total of
105 dwellings (81 dwellings
previously approved).
BCM DEVELOPMENTS LTD Value: $ 0

This where that building burnt down last year. Nice to see it filled in

115012861-001
10-Feb-2012
CENTRAL MCDOUGALL
10730 - 101 STREET NW
Plan B4 Blk 1 Lot 287
To construct a covered Hoarding
on City of Edmonton sidewalk, (50
feet) parallel 101 Street @ 10730.
NATIONAL CABINET LTD Value: $ 1,000

Another great little shop for Alberta Ave!!

107091130-002
14-Feb-2012
EASTWOOD
8610 - 118 AVENUE NW
Plan 2710CL Blk 4 Lot 8
To change the use of a Personal
Service Shop to a General Retail
store
(Family Injera Spices and Bakery).
AHMED, MOHAMED Value: $ 11,000

112785419-005
08-Feb-2012
GARNEAU
10802 - 83 AVENUE NW
Plan N4000R Blk 177 Lot 1
10802 - 83 AVENUE NW
Plan N4000R Blk 177 Lot 2
To construct footings and
foundation for a Stacked Row
House (8 Units) over common
parkade.
INFINITY INVESTMENTS Value: $ 0 S

[Kevin_foster]

Originally Posted by CMD UW

Although I wonder if it’s just a placeholder given that there is an ‘Artist Rendering. Not Actual Building’ note in the lower right corner.

http://elementsbycarrington.ca/

I think they mean, that's not a photograph. It's a rendering. You know, so no one is confused between what's CG and what's real.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Originally Posted by 240glt

117909049-002
15-Feb-2012
DOWNTOWN
10355 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Plan 5727HW Blk 3 Lot 74A
To change the Use from a General
Retail Store to a Bar and
Neighbourhood Pub, and to
construct interior alterations.
1629242 ALBERTA LTD Value: $ 150,000

Is this the whiskey bar that's opening in the Jaffer building? If so, I'm glad this is on the prominent side of the building.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

BTW, looks like Graham Hicks has un-retired and is starting a weekly business column in the SUN:
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2012/02/24/edmonton-isnt-getting-the-credit-it-deserves

[CMD UW]

Originally Posted by MalcolmTucker

I believe it is up in the north end of St. Albert, in the dark blue parcel. http://www.carrington.ca/Assets/document.../Elements_Overall%20Area%20Map%20web.pdf

http://landrex.com/communities/elements

I also think the 'elements' type of project will be built in various locations around the City.

[Kevin_foster]

Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

BTW, looks like Graham Hicks has un-retired and is starting a weekly business column in the SUN:
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2012/02/24/edmonton-isnt-getting-the-credit-it-deserves

Holy negative comments batman.

*slowly closes window, runs away screaming *

[Hallsy's Toupee]

If you value your sanity and your regard for humanity....do not read online article comments.

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by CMD UW

Anyone know where this could be? If the second image that flashes up on the website is the development it looks very interesting. Although I wonder if it’s just a placeholder given that there is an ‘Artist Rendering. Not Actual Building’ note in the lower right corner. Hmmm?

Elements by Carrington

http://elementsbycarrington.ca/

interesting and confusing, not sure what to think yet

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by feepa

Define how its an ignorant statement? What exactly has he done? The man has never worked a regular job in his life.
http://www.doniveson.ca/bio/

What will a pint with him do? Prove that he's educated, but has no practical experience in the real world? I already know that.

So? Experience is much more than what job(s) you have held, you should recognize that.

Your loss.

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by MalcolmTucker

Getting rid of much of the zoning restrictions that increase cost while not increasing societal benefit would be good too. If there is a requirement for parking (minimum or maximum to a point) axe it. Any requirements for pedway connections or future pedway connections gone. Requirements for plazas? Art? Left to the market.

Only restrictions I would keep or put in are having the main floor be either transparent or lined with outward (or dual) facing retail bays. You don't want to just create suburbs in the sky. Economics and the airport overlay should deal with the rest.

Take a look at the UW zone and let me know your thoughts. Laissez-fair zoning is a slippery slope, especially in this market.

Airport overlay going the way of the DC-9

[feepa]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

So? Experience is much more than what job(s) you have held, you should recognize that.

Your loss.

What experience does he have? That's exactly my point. He has no clue how the average citizen functions in a city... He brings no outside experience... all just theory. Theory only works in school.

[Coldrsx]

He brings a different perspective, a welcomed one in my opinion... even if I disagree with him at times. I really do encourage you to have a pint and chat with him.

[Black Star]

Iveson is Fine in that setting. But when it comes down to Brass Tax...no pun intended. IMO he does not have what it takes to actually lead Edmonton to the next level.

[rapid_business]

Originally Posted by feepa

What experience does he have? That's exactly my point. He has no clue how the average citizen functions in a city... He brings no outside experience... all just theory. Theory only works in school.

...Please... This is getting ridiculous.

Why don't we get back to talking about development?

[Black Star]

Originally Posted by Kevin_foster

Holy negative comments batman.

*slowly closes window, runs away screaming *

Not surprising and very predictable. Im a big fan of Graham. Hes an amazing man and one of our cities best ambassadors. To me that was a very good article.

[Coldrsx]

Sounds like Mayfair North will be going late spring/early summer. Reduced height and one longer curving building. All rental. Main floor largely unchanged.

Expect 'Central' at CP to start around the same time. Rental as well.

[ExcaliburKid]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Sounds like Mayfair North will be going late spring/early summer. Reduced height and one longer curving building. All rental. Main floor largely unchanged.

Expect 'Central' at CP to start around the same time. Rental as well.

Finally...any idea if the design is the same as we saw a year or so ago? Height?