Edmonton Construction 11 (November 2011)

[s211]

Originally Posted by Xelebes

I don't understand this apprehension. Gooch has proven himself to have significant say to the developers as to what is to be built with his name attached to it. You're saying like he gets paid with bottles of whiskey.

I didn't know it could happen, but the April Fool's line has just been crossed!

[Coldrsx]

Planning and Designing Your City
March 28, 2013
Edmonton offers courses in urban planning and design
The City of Edmonton invites residents to get involved in transforming Edmontons urban form by taking part in its Planning Academy – a series of five courses in urban design, land use, and transit-oriented planning.
The courses make city and urban planning easier to understand, and help participants get involved in the planning and development process.
The first Planning Academy course of the 2013 spring session will be on Thursday April 4, 2013. People can sign up for one, or more of the courses including:


Land Use Planning: The Big Picture April 4, 2013
Getting a Grip on Land Use Planning April 6, 2013
Transit Oriented Development April 30, 2013
Come Plan with Us: Using Your Voice May 2 & 3, 2013
Urban Design May 11, 2013

Register soon. Courses run evenings and weekends, and are limited to 40 people per course. Participants can earn a Certificate of Participation by completing three core courses and one elective course.

The City of Edmonton is committed to working with residents to promote good urban planning and help us all to create a more vibrant, compact, sustainable and transit-oriented city.

All info here:

http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2013/planning-and-designing-your-city.aspx

[trueviking]

Hello Edmontonians....Does anyone have a nice photo of the exterior of the downtown Sobeys that they took?

I write an architecture/urban issues column in the Winnipeg Free Press and in my next one I will be talking about the push to attract a downtown supermarket with the closing of our Zellers in the lower level of the Bay. I was hoping to submit a photo of the Edmonton example as artwork....I would give full credit to the photographer if they use it.

i would need it by thursday evening....thanks in advance for any help.

It doesn't have to be a masterpiece....just a shot of the front doors or something.

[Coldrsx]

Bully stock?

I might, will look.

[justjp]

Originally Posted by Kevin_foster

Would make a perfect spot for a parking tower. Our core needs more parking, and getting rid of the old Mac would be a perfect parcel for a concrete - 10/12ish storey garage.

HELL NO...Not a concrete parking lot, can you imagine how unpleasant it will be on the eyes when you whisk down 99st.Besides,there's tons of parking space in that area.I live in the Macdonald Estate and we have 6 floors of parking, and its never more than 65% occupied,then there's parking next to the Edmonton Trade Centre (Ruth and Chris's),and 2 parking lots next to the Comfort Inn.

If it's true that the hotel Mac is shutting,then I wonder if it has something to do with the Procura Building(anyone now the status on that proposition).
It would be unbelievable if a high rise pops up on the Hotel Mac site !!!

[Hallsy's Toupee]

^ Seriously...did you not realize that was an April Fools joke?

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Mandel makes his big announcement in 12 hours - to run again or not run again. Anyone here going to the lunch?

[Black Star]

Will be listening and hoping for an additional 4 years from the man who really can!!

[justjp]

Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

^ Seriously...did you not realize that was an April Fools joke?

Honestly...No I haven't realised that's a joke,more profound things have been said before,besides...anything possible.

[Shodan]

Thumbs up to smartphone traffic data
Drivers share their woes on social media

Mariam Ibrahim
Edmonton Journal

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Edmontonians vent their traffic frustrations by giving their thumbs a Twitter workout, but our gripes have more to do with car crashes, transit and parking than with potholes, says an IBM study released Tuesday.

The company's analysis of traffic commentary measured tens of thousands of traffic-related messages shared on social media in Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. The study zoomed in on the thousands of gripes, musings and wisecracks shared daily, mainly on Twitter, over an 11-month period ending in late November 2012...

mibrahim@edmontonjournal. com
© Edmonton Journal 2013

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[SHOFEAR]

Noticed that Wasnea engineering has moved up the hill to 99ave. clearing out their building for redevelopment?

[240glt]

Originally Posted by trueviking

Hello Edmontonians....Does anyone have a nice photo of the exterior of the downtown Sobeys that they took?

I write an architecture/urban issues column in the Winnipeg Free Press and in my next one I will be talking about the push to attract a downtown supermarket with the closing of our Zellers in the lower level of the Bay. I was hoping to submit a photo of the Edmonton example as artwork....I would give full credit to the photographer if they use it.

i would need it by thursday evening....thanks in advance for any help.

It doesn't have to be a masterpiece....just a shot of the front doors or something.

From my personal stash. Use if you want.. no credit needed

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

Noticed that Wasnea engineering has moved up the hill to 99ave. clearing out their building for redevelopment?

... sales centre.

[SHOFEAR]

it really is remarkable to look back at 104 street and see how far it has come.

True Viking, you are probably not aware, but there is also an organic grocery store a half block to the north.

[Coldrsx]

True Viking - Feel free, no credit needed


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[Harrison]

^Can't wait for this atmosphere downtown again, only ~2 months away!

[Coldrsx]

A pre-construction information session is coming up for the 2013 On-street Bicycle Routes. This session is an opportunity for participants to learn more about finalized plans, ask questions about route details, and find out about adjustments made as a result of previous consultation.

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Location: Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113—113 Street
Time: 5-8 pm

This is a drop-in session with a brief presentation at 5:30 pm. Project team members will be available for one-on-one discussions and questions throughout the meeting. If folks are unable to attend, information and design plans will also be posted on the web at www.edmonton.ca/cycling.

Please note: the meeting will not include information on the 76 Avenue or 132 Avenue routes. Information about future public consultation for these corridors will follow in the coming months.


Route Locations

115/116 Street
»» 71 Avenue Service Road
(114 St to 116 St)
»» 116 Street (71 Ave to 73 Ave)
»» 73 Avenue (115 St to 116 St)
»» 115 Street (73 Ave to University Ave)

114/115 Street
»» 114 Street (34 Ave to 44A Ave)
»» 115 Street (46 Ave to 60 Ave)

106 Street & 40 Avenue
»» 106 Street (34 Ave to 51 Ave)
»» 40 Avenue (106 St to 119 St)

97 Street
»» 97 Street (63 Ave to 82 Ave)

95 Avenue
»» 95 Avenue (145 St to 189 St)
This route will also connect from 145 St to Summit Dr via 142 St.**
** Further information will be available online and distributed to the local area
before the April 17 meeting.

81 Street
»» 81 Street (119 Ave to Yellowhead Tr)
»» 119 Avenue (76 St to 82 St)
»» 78 Street/76 Street (117 Ave to 119 Ave)

Saddleback Road
»» 112 Street (Saddleback Rd to 30 Ave)
»» 31 Avenue (30 Ave to 113 St)
»» 113 Street (31 Ave to 34 Ave)
»» Saddleback Road (111 St to 112 St)
»» 25 Avenue (Saddleback Rd to 119 St)

[SHOFEAR]

well.....

[Jasper and one o nin]

As for if he will run again, he says: “I do not have an answer today.”

[Gary1]

I for one am not surprised about Mayor Mandel not letting us know. My guess is that he will want to make sure the final vote for the arena passes so as not to give councilors who appose the arena an opportunity to convince council to weight for the election results.