Edmonton Construction 11 (November 2011) - Page 287

ue · #**5721** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 12:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by RTA

^ There's a ton of residential apartments in that area, plus the site could easily accommodate more. Giving people something worth walking to might help, too.

I agree about the current state of the mall, though, it is really bad, probably the worst in the city right now. I just wish owners and developers would think a little bigger and more about creating and nurturing a community than just a quick buck and ample parking.

Abbotsfield Mall?

In terms of depressing malls, though Capilano and Abbotsfield are both pretty bad.

bigcitydude · #**5722** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 2:19 PM**

^ya, Abbotsfield Mall is pretty bad too!

SHOFEAR · #**5723** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 3:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by ue

Abbotsfield Mall?

In terms of depressing malls, though Capilano and Abbotsfield are both pretty bad.

I wouldn't worry about somebody stealing my rims while parked at Capilano....Abbotsfield on the other hand.....

Daveography · #**5724** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 3:29 PM**

I forgot about Abbotsfield...I don't think I've ever actually seen that mall.

240glt · #**5725** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 5:32 PM**

Good to hear Corner 1 is underway.. It got some Cornerstones funding so I'd expect to see it move fairly expediciously.

Worried about the north elevation though...

Coldrsx · #**5726** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 5:42 PM**

Worried it might *cough* delay Founder's Ridge *cough*

Jasper and one o nin · #**5727** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 5:47 PM**

Potentially we could see the following high rises under construction in and around the DT at the same time:
Vision on the Corner
Pearl
Beth Shalom
Mayfair North
Hilton
Dub's 107 building
Ultima
Edgewater
Corner 1

Plus
RAM
Arena

Coldrsx · #**5728** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 5:48 PM**

Yup... not to mention a few others that are percolating. 3 years from now will be interesting.

SHOFEAR · #**5729** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 6:00 PM**

Is it fair to say that this is the most construction activity since the early 80's?

The last boom filled in a lot of vacant holes but didn't create many visible changes, seems like this time around will be very different. It's that 5-7 years lag from Calgary thing again.

240glt · #**5730** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 6:16 PM**

^ As someone who's lived in Cowntown, I notice that lag is pretty consistent. Not a bad thing really.. it's just how things roll.

Yeah it's pretty busy out there. Almost makes me wish I was back in construction. Almost.

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Worried it might *cough* delay Founder's Ridge *cough*

I think they were going for a different market on Founders' Ridge.

Plus.. seeing as they've already done site prep, they're 1000% further ahead than FR ever got! I think Cornerstones is buying 20 units in the building (I think that's what I read anyways) so that'll give it a little head start.

Also, as I noted on C2E, they are most definitely excavating both tower sites at Edgewater. The 1st Lowrise is probably 75% done, the 2nd lowrise has stalled at grade, but they' ve been working fast & furious on the tower sites.

Airboy · #**5731** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 6:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

^ As someone who's lived in Cowntown, I notice that lag is pretty consistent. Not a bad thing really.. it's just how things roll.

Yeah it's pretty busy out there. Almost makes me wish I was back in construction. Almost.

As someone who has been in the field for the better part of the last Boom cycles it's nice to be on the consulting side now.

tallisgood · #**5732** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 8:50 PM**

Was at the Winspear last night for the ESO. There was a large display with renderings for the proposed tower behind the Winspear. I have to say I'm really excited about it and hope it goes ahead. It would transform the area, in my opinion. Sorry, I didn't have a camera. Does anyone know the status of this proposal? Are they close? Or is it just a pipe dream?

Coldrsx · #**5733** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 9:13 PM**

Funny enough... i just came across a sketch up that i did from 2008

SHOFEAR · #**5734** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 9:31 PM**

ah ha. Your sketch up days. Is was a drastic improvement from your MS paint days.

tallisgood · #**5735** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 9:37 PM**

^^
Doesn't look all that different from what was on display yesterday. So, what can you tell us about the prospects for this?

For me, I think what this could do is make 102 Ave East of the Winspear less like a dark tunnel of horror and more lively and bright. No longer feeling like a place to avoid if you value your life.

Coldrsx · #**5736** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 9:40 PM**

^the south and east first 2 storeys should be very bright and transparent.

It was an RFEI so as to get a feel for what/who/when. I don't expect an RFP anytime soon, but then again I do know that they want more space in the nearer term.

Kevin_foster · #**5737** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 2:04 AM**

I posted those renderings here a few months ago. Looks pretty good. I believe the entire occupant would be FWCM, which is double awesome.

brenGT2 · #**5738** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 5:59 AM**

I took a couple of photos of the Pearl and Innovation Centre for Engineering earlier today. Enjoy.

Pearl Construction Update: January 18, 2013 by brenGT2, on Flickr

Innovation Centre for Engineering Construction Update: January 18, 2013 by brenGT2, on Flickr

Daveography · #**5739** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 6:24 PM**

Man if they don't put some skin on Pearl soon, I'm gonna start calling it "Skeletor Tower"

CMD UW · #**5740** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 11:07 PM**

^Mark Anthony? HA!