Edmonton Construction 11 (November 2011) - Page 371

s4.audios · #**7401** Posted **May 17, 2013, 4:42 PM**

Can that glass go up any slower?? Lol... Nonetheless, it is good to see; soon the pearl will be the jewel of Oliver followed by some high rise residential rivals.

MrOilers · #**7402** Posted **May 17, 2013, 5:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

This one really kills me.

Kerry Diotte & David C. Dorward talk campaign strategies at Danny Hacksaw's Pub this past Thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=....101139069936544&type=1&relevant_count=1

Yup, if there's one guy you want to take advice from about how to win a mayoral race in Edmonton, it's David Dorward!

MalcolmTucker · #**7403** Posted **May 17, 2013, 5:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

This one really kills me.

Kerry Diotte & David C. Dorward talk campaign strategies at Danny Hacksaw's Pub this past Thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=....101139069936544&type=1&relevant_count=1

The photo is from 2010.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**7404** Posted **May 17, 2013, 10:30 PM**

Mandel to make election announcement on Tuesday.
http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/mandel-to-announce-his-plans-tuesday-1.1286855

ue · #**7405** Posted **May 17, 2013, 11:33 PM**

^ You mean like how he was going to last month? Or how we were supposed to know by the end of last year? It will be nice if he finally tells what his plans are, but i'm not holding my breath.

Black Star · #**7406** Posted **May 18, 2013, 12:07 AM**

The schedule of his announcement to me was contingent on the arena deal being done. Fingers crossed he will run again.

EdmTrekker · #**7407** Posted **May 18, 2013, 3:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by BLACK STAR

The schedule of his announcement to me was contingent on the arena deal being done. Fingers crossed he will run again.

I would be happy if he did...but it has been a bitch of year for him moving the arena and airport files forward. The CCA airport file remains incomplete...as a motion stating the date of closure has not been made (I think).

Hallsy's Toupee · #**7408** Posted **May 18, 2013, 6:22 AM**

Sent: May 18, 2013 12:12 AM
To: '[email protected]'
Cc: '[email protected]'
Subject: sidewalk closure on 101 St south of Jasper Ave - First & Jasper taking too long

Dear Councillor Batty,

I am concerned about the lengthy closure of the east sidewalk along 101 Street south of Jasper Ave.

For the past 3 months now, the sidewalk has been closed to accommodate the installation of outside paneling on the First & Jasper building. For the past month or so, this work has slowed down to almost non-existent with just a few spots remaining for the paneling, and yet the sidewalk has remained closed.

With this closure plus with the intermittent closures across the street due to the streetscaping project, I don't think these unnecessary hindrances to pedestrian traffic are acceptable. Not when both sidewalks along 101 St are heavily used by transit riders, hotel guests, students, residents and workers in the area.

I want to know why can’t the sidewalk be reopened if there’s no work happening at First & Jasper? If there’s a small amount of paneling left, why can’t that work be done on a weekend? When are they supposed to finish the paneling so that the sidewalk is opened again?

Thank you for listening.

Coldrsx · #**7409** Posted **May 18, 2013, 5:56 PM**

Downtown farmers market in full swing and incredibly busy. Great feel. Shame on the city once again for not having downtown streets aves cleaned by now, simply unacceptable. I heard more than a few people talk about how disgusting the streets were. Yes they brought a sweeper recently, but there were a lot of spaces missed on 104st and 102ave was untouched.

Can someone please explain this to me? I am sick and fucking tired of caring.

Daveography · #**7410** Posted **May 18, 2013, 6:08 PM**

WAM Clifton Place will be ramping up marketing soon. Expect to see a photo from yours truly in their materials!

Hallsy's Toupee · #**7411** Posted **May 18, 2013, 8:05 PM**

I quite like the T-shaped layout of the City Market. Maybe once Fox gives back access to the sidewalk it can be a + shaped layout.

Black Star · #**7412** Posted **May 18, 2013, 9:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Downtown farmers market in full swing and incredibly busy. Great feel. Shame on the city once again for not having downtown streets aves cleaned by now, simply unacceptable. I heard more than a few people talk about how disgusting the streets were. Yes they brought a sweeper recently, but there were a lot of spaces missed on 104st and 102ave was untouched.

Can someone please explain this to me? I am sick and fucking tired of caring.

Its beyond ridiculous. This is very basic shit. Very basic. I will be sending out emails for Tuesday AM. Im not an asshole. but I want someone to lose their job. Because obviously its not fucking getting done!!!

Black Star · #**7413** Posted **May 18, 2013, 9:47 PM**

couldn't wait...emails sent!!!!!

Airboy · #**7414** Posted **May 18, 2013, 11:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

I quite like the T-shaped layout of the City Market. Maybe once Fox gives back access to the sidewalk it can be a + shaped layout.

Agree, just have to move the one food truck off the SE corner to make it flow better. Brought some first timers with me and they were pleasantly in awe

brenGT2 · #**7415** Posted **May 19, 2013, 1:44 AM**

I went for a long walk this afternoon and caught the Pearl from several angles, including close-up. Here are my photos from today.

The Pearl May 18, 2013 by brenGT2, on Flickr

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

West Skyline and the Pearl by brenGT2, on Flickr

The Pearl May 18, 2013 by brenGT2, on Flickr

The Pearl May 18, 2013 by brenGT2, on Flickr

I also stopped by Fox Tower to see it. Here is a photo from there.

Fox Tower I Construction Update: May 18, 2013 by brenGT2, on Flickr

Enjoy!

Keats82 · #**7416** Posted **May 19, 2013, 4:34 AM**

Gorgeous shots - thank you.

You really showcased some excellent details of the structure, I appreciate it a lot more now.

The skin is stunning. So looking forwards to seeing this tower gleam in the sunlight finished.

brenGT2 · #**7417** Posted **May 19, 2013, 4:38 AM**

^It'll be especially nice to see the glass once it has been cleaned. The dust is pretty amazing.

Keats82 · #**7418** Posted **May 19, 2013, 3:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by brenGT2

^It'll be especially nice to see the glass once it has been cleaned. The dust is pretty amazing.

Yes...amazing dust...

CMD UW · #**7419** Posted **May 19, 2013, 4:30 PM**

The curtainwall is looking better as it goes up. We do need a nice solid rain though.

ue · #**7420** Posted **May 19, 2013, 10:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

I quite like the T-shaped layout of the City Market. Maybe once Fox gives back access to the sidewalk it can be a + shaped layout.

I agree, this would be a great way to expand the market to a larger, more regional market a la Strathcona and St. Albert. Might as well utilize 102 Ave between 105th and 103rd to the best of their ability as it's gonna be closed anyway.