Edmonton Construction 11 (November 2011) - Page 343

Black Star · #**6841** Posted **Apr 5, 2013, 9:24 PM**

Huh.. I'm not bashing anyone here lol. I don't like any of the parties equally

Hallsy's Toupee · #**6842** Posted **Apr 6, 2013, 9:02 PM**

Hoarding walls removed from First & Jasper a few days ago:

https://twitter.com/britl/status/319113196273278977

Keats82 · #**6843** Posted **Apr 6, 2013, 10:11 PM**

Looking nice.

Keats82 · #**6844** Posted **Apr 6, 2013, 10:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by BLACK STAR

Huh.. I'm not bashing anyone here lol. I don't like any of the parties equally

Oh I knew you weren't, I just enjoy watching the current political status quo flounder.

Black Star · #**6845** Posted **Apr 6, 2013, 10:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

Hoarding walls removed from First & Jasper a few days ago:

https://twitter.com/britl/status/319113196273278977

I sure do like the design and all that glass. But that Beige paneling is shite!!!

Coldrsx · #**6846** Posted **Apr 7, 2013, 2:28 PM**

Snow at marmot is awesome

CMD UW · #**6847** Posted **Apr 7, 2013, 3:21 PM**

Snow in Edmonton is not...

Keats82 · #**6848** Posted **Apr 7, 2013, 8:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by BLACK STAR

I sure do like the design and all that glass. But that Beige paneling is shite!!!

I'm holding out on my final opinion until the project is 100% complete, area tidied, tower concrete cleaned - Maybe even until after the Jasper Ave improvements are complete and the greenery planted.

I'd like to see how the new panels blend into the (hopefully) power-washed existing concrete, with the glass and wood accents, etc.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**6849** Posted **Apr 7, 2013, 10:11 PM**

The sidewalk on 104 St next to the Fox construction site is still closed off. Any updates as to why this epic failure of city policy is still being allowed to happen?

Black Star · #**6850** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 1:41 AM**

Along with the Epic failure of the Fox tower

EdmTrekker · #**6851** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by Keats82

I'm holding out on my final opinion until the project is 100% complete, area tidied, tower concrete cleaned - Maybe even until after the Jasper Ave improvements are complete and the greenery planted.

I'd like to see how the new panels blend into the (hopefully) power-washed existing concrete, with the glass and wood accents, etc.

Your an optimist. What "wood" accents are you referring to? The panels are simply a smooth beige. I have seen them from 5 feet away. And like Black Star I think they look like crap.

Coldrsx · #**6852** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 4:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

The sidewalk on 104 St next to the Fox construction site is still closed off. Any updates as to why this epic failure of city policy is still being allowed to happen?

Still being discussed...

240glt · #**6853** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

The sidewalk on 104 St next to the Fox construction site is still closed off. Any updates as to why this epic failure of city policy is still being allowed to happen?

You're an epic whiner

Seriously? Too lazy to cross the street for the few months the sidewalk is blocked ?

SHOFEAR · #**6854** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

You're an epic whiner

Seriously? Too lazy to cross the street for the few months the sidewalk is blocked ?

Sets a pretty bad precident for the massive amount of future construction and it fucks up the farmers market.

And by few months, you mean four years...

Channing · #**6855** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

Your an optimist. What "wood" accents are you referring to? The panels are simply a smooth beige. I have seen them from 5 feet away. And like Black Star I think they look like crap.

The soffit of the balcony is to be wood, for example. See:

240glt · #**6856** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:20 PM**

Will they not hoard it off after excavation is done ?

104st north of 102ave is pretty dead most of the time. It's not like there is a lot of foot traffic there, that can't be either directed to the street or to the east sideawalk

240glt · #**6857** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Channing

The soffit of the balcony is to be wood, for example. See:

I drove past yesterday, and it does look a lot better now that it's all opened uip to the street.

My only problem is with these bulkhead style overhanging soffits and how they are physcially constructed. This is not a 100 year building, that is for sure.

Maybe that's the point though

SHOFEAR · #**6858** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

Will they not hoard it off after excavation is done ?

104st north of 102ave is pretty dead most of the time. It's not like there is a lot of foot traffic there, that can't be either directed to the street or to the east sideawalk

It is our understanding that the sidewalk lane and sidewalk will be blocked through construction....
Given that fire lanes must be protected during the farmers market it means the farmers market will likely not be able to use 104st north of 102 ave.

see why it's a big deal now?

240glt · #**6859** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:55 PM**

^ maybe you prefer the gravel parking lot that's there now to the eventual improvement that this development will bring ?

They started the farmers market on a street that was just starting to be developed and would likely undergo major construction over the next decade. How smart was that ? Maybe they can move it a block south for a few years

On the other 341 days a year when there is no market the street and sidewalks are pretty dead.

Coldrsx · #**6860** Posted **Apr 8, 2013, 2:55 PM**

First and Jasper has some of this 'wood' (Assuming Prodema of the like) up. Helps add a little detail to the project.

RE: Fox Towers hoarding - talks still on going, but we thought perhaps the City had learned their lesson with Icon. If Ultima, Quest, Mayfair South and The Pearl can make things work logistically while still retaining the sidewalk for public use, I don't know why we cannot here.... and yes for 4 years. There is also real concern about the impact to the market. Finally, are they protecting those trees? We lost nicely developed ones in front of Icon, replaced with a much smaller calliper.

Yes these developments are hugely important to the downtown and we need to recognize that, but there needs to be a compromise to ensure disruption is minimized where possible. There is a ton of construction on the horizon and we need to be sure not to create such a disruptive downtown that people begin to avoid it.