Edmonton Construction 11 (November 2011) - Page 394

CMD UW · #**7861** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 2:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by cdnklc

good luck... this is the kind if innovative and sensitive redevelopment we need more of. here's hoping the market makes it well worthwhile for you to take on the risk involved.

Thanks Ken. We're excited and anxious to get moving on this one.

240glt · #**7862** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 2:46 PM**

117380484-003
04-Jun-2013
7507 - BORDEN PARK ROAD
NW
Plan 2024KS Blk B
To construct an Accessory Public
Park building (Borden Park
pavilion - washrooms, concession)
CITY OF EDMONTON, PROJECT
MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
SERVICES, TRISH KUFFLER
Value: $1,700,000

138408821-001
05-Jun-2013
7000 - 143 STREET NW
Plan 8521469 Blk A
To construct foundation and base
assembly for an amusement ride
"Chair-Oplane" Fort Edmonton
Park.
FORT EDMONTON PARK
Value: $10,000

125605628-004
10-Jun-2013
10013 - 101A AVENUE NW
Plan F Lots 29-30
To construct Interior and Exterior
Alterations to an eating/drinking
assembly (Craft Beer).
125605628-001 revision to delete
3rd floor addition; rooftop patio
remains)
BURKART, MCKINLEY
Value: $4,810,800

ccw219 · #**7863** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 3:24 PM**

^ Rooftop patio remains!

Coldrsx · #**7864** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 3:26 PM**

^thank the lord... we need more, er some, er 1 (public) rooftop patio bar downtown.

Coldrsx · #**7865** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 3:29 PM**

5 killer City of Edmonton lots for sale, shame what we will lose though.

http://maps.edmonton.ca/scripts/landsales/LandSales_Pdf.asp?pdf=95324

CMD UW · #**7866** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

5 killer City of Edmonton lots for sale, shame what we will lose though.

http://maps.edmonton.ca/scripts/landsales/LandSales_Pdf.asp?pdf=95324

What conditions are those houses in? Not to shabby of a site.

CMD UW · #**7867** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 6:32 PM**

Double post

Kevin_foster · #**7868** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 7:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

What conditions are those houses in? Not to shabby of a site.

https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=Edmonton,+...OT2T2voEKgwyysl-AwA&cbp=12,69.76,,0,1.64

Pretty decent, IMO. Hard to say what they are like structurally etc.

It is a killer site though.

Coldrsx · #**7869** Posted **Jun 18, 2013, 11:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

What conditions are those houses in? Not to shabby of a site.

Good shape from a non structural point of view, a friend lives in one and loves it. Such cool rooms/interiors almost untouched from when they were built and well maintained.

Shodan · #**7870** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 12:46 PM**

Downtown Proud! seeks donors to expand clean-street program

Alicja Siekierska
Edmonton Journal

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Every weekday morning, men and women sporting blue coveralls can be spotted in the downtown core, picking up garbage and helping make the city streets clean.

The workers are part of Downtown Proud!, a program run by the Boyle Street Community Services and Downtown Business Association that hires five homeless men and women to clean the downtown streets for three hours a day...

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rapid_business · #**7871** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 2:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Good shape from a non structural point of view, a friend lives in one and loves it. Such cool rooms/interiors almost untouched from when they were built and well maintained.

I know that same friend is likely pissed the city is trying to sell it right now. Too bad the city isn't offloading some of their land in Rossdale instead right now. I believe that is where the greater market demand (for City owned land) could be in the housing format types that could be constructed there.

Coldrsx · #**7872** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 3:25 PM**

^as I am sure you know, still working on the implementation of the West Rossdale Plan.

Coldrsx · #**7873** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 3:53 PM**

June 18, 2013
High Level Bridge spans a century in photographic exhibit

The [ http://bit.ly/14zsrUT ]Provincial Archives of Alberta is marking the centennial of Edmonton’s iconic High Level Bridge with a photo exhibit showcasing its construction and historic profile by the decade.

Construction of the bridge began in 1910, with the first passenger train crossing the span on June 2, 1913. The bridge was Canada’s fourth largest and a first in western Canada for its combination of four modes of transportation - train, streetcar, automobile and pedestrian. It also made practical the amalgamation of the cities of Edmonton and Strathcona. At age 100, the High Level Bridge remains one of the longest, highest and heaviest spans in Canada.

The exhibit is now on display at the Provincial Archives until September 14. Also on display is a 1:40 scale Lego model of the High Level Bridge. Constructed by the Northern Lego Users Group, the 6.7 metre model was built with approximately 15,000 pieces and took six months to construct. Visitors can also enter to win a 1914 colour print of the High Level Bridge. Admission to the exhibit and to the archives is free.

Operated by Alberta Culture, the Provincial Archives of Alberta is located at 8555 Roper Road (corner of 86th Street and 51st Avenue) in Edmonton. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours on Wednesdays until 9 p.m. For more information, call 780-427-1750 (dial 310-0000 for toll-free access within Alberta) or visit [ http://bit.ly/WNImvB ]www.culture.alberta.ca/archives.

Visit [ http://bit.ly/YfDOh9 ]culture.alberta.ca for information on all of Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums.

Coldrsx · #**7874** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 4:18 PM**

Stonework!

Capital BLVD street furniture!

Jasper and one o nin · #**7875** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 4:43 PM**

^ and there was much rejoicing. yeahhh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enSYlCEz5VI

rapid_business · #**7876** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 5:17 PM**

I can't wait until Capital Blvd gets some public art, trees and the fountain (?) up. Long term, I think it could have the transformative power that the 104th infrastructure upgrades had 15 years ago.

Coldrsx · #**7877** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 6:01 PM**

^not really... very different situations, but it will be a wonderful addition.

rapid_business · #**7878** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 7:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

^not really... very different situations, but it will be a wonderful addition.

Sure, but it all depends how the warehouse district (UW) develops. I'm not saying it will be like 104th, but infrastructure investment can have a positive correlation for redevelopment confidence.

Coldrsx · #**7879** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 7:59 PM**

^Oh, absolutely... lots of potential from Jasper to 104ave, but it likely will be more commercial, less resi.

SHOFEAR · #**7880** Posted **Jun 19, 2013, 9:54 PM**

Not sure if anybody would know the answer, but is there any special procedure with the city for placing planters on the sidewalks infront of a condo building? We are looking at some sizeable planters infront of all the stone work in our building and we would hate to spend a couple grand on these things if the city is going to have a problem with it at some point. Even though the sidewalk extends right to the building I believe a good portion of it is on our property.