New Arena for Downtown Edmonton - Page 320

Coldrsx · #**6381** Posted **Aug 19, 2014, 7:58 PM**

If you can't beat em, buy em!

EdmTrekker · #**6382** Posted **Aug 19, 2014, 10:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

If you can't beat em, buy em!

That is the way of the world...buy, sue or disable.

Coldrsx · #**6383** Posted **Aug 20, 2014, 3:14 PM**

http://www.rogersplace.com/live-view/

Hallsy's Toupee · #**6384** Posted **Aug 22, 2014, 3:54 AM**

New EAD signage was erected on the COE Tower hoarding this morning. I presume this will also be placed along 101 St.

From Rogers Place Time Lapse:
http://www.rogersplace.com/time-lapse/

hilman · #**6385** Posted **Aug 22, 2014, 5:38 PM**

Looks like a massive amount of tables and chairs lined up on the freshly poured concrete main level right now, some kind of presser today??? Maybe a safety meeting, nobody works, nobody gets hurt lol.

http://i.imgur.com/MOTyLgH.png?1
http://www.rogersplace.com/time-lapse/

oiler-dude · #**6386** Posted **Aug 22, 2014, 5:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by hilman

Looks like a massive amount of tables and chairs lined up on the freshly poured concrete main level right now, some kind of presser today??? Maybe a safety meeting, nobody works, nobody gets hurt lol.

http://i.imgur.com/MOTyLgH.png?1
http://www.rogersplace.com/time-lapse/

Looks like a BBQ for workers, as the Oilers just tweeted:

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#Oilers Marincin & Lander at today's @RogersPlace Worker Appreciation Safety BBQ hosted by @PCLConstruction

Black Star · #**6387** Posted **Aug 22, 2014, 6:08 PM**

I'll grab a hard hat a just blend in! Mmmmmmm burgers!

hilman · #**6388** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 4:28 PM**

New Edmonton Arena District site is up: ead.ca

New fly through video showing hotel and Stantec Tower.

• Video Link

hilman · #**6389** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 4:45 PM**

Vision:

www.ead.ca

hilman · #**6390** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 4:51 PM**

New 4 star Hotel images:

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HOTEL

The Edmonton Arena District will provide a unique destination for tourists and business travellers. A new hotel with full conference facilities will allow tourists and business travellers to experience all the EAD has to offer while enjoying the luxury of an upper upscale hotel.

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DINING

A mix of gourmet, family-friendly eateries and relaxed cafes, the Edmonton Arena District will offer a combination of gourmet or quick options to suit everyone’s needs and tastes. The outdoor square, with seating areas and heated patios, will give new meaning to all-season dining in the city.

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SHOPPING

The Edmonton Arena District will become a cornerstone retail destination with many retail options including boutique stores, a new grocery store, pharmacy, and more.

ead.ca

CMD UW · #**6391** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 5:06 PM**

^Sick

Coldrsx · #**6392** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 5:36 PM**

Super sick.

I still don't think many quite comprehend the scale and impact of this project.

Black Star · #**6393** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 6:31 PM**

Its unbelievable.

I know the wife and I will frequent this often. It will be like being in a totally different city.

hilman · #**6394** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 6:58 PM**

New renders for the arena district are up:
http://www.rogersplace.com/arena-district-renderings/

EdmTrekker · #**6395** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 7:14 PM**

so called winter garden seems to be getting smaller and insignificant - maybe is scope creep of the retail lol...not so funny given taxpayer money...in this

ScottieA · #**6396** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 7:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

so called winter garden seems to be getting smaller and insignificant - maybe is scope creep of the retail lol...not so funny given taxpayer money...in this

It's not getting smaller. I think the scale of the retail and surrounding towers is making it appear smaller in relation to them.

Mikemike · #**6397** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 8:07 PM**

it's the plaza that doesn't look all that big with the developments closing in on all sides, but I think that's OK. Smaller means it doesn't need to be a huge crowd to feel lively.

ciudad_del_norte · #**6398** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 8:18 PM**

Agreed, when you start adding up all the development the plaza space is smaller than I had originally pictured it, but I think that is better. Attempts at large grand plazas often end up being giant unwelcoming spaces. I think this will serve its purpose well.

Nabs · #**6399** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 9:15 PM**

So is it confirmed that 103 Street between 104ave and 103ave (the road currently in front of the Greyhound station) will be closing? In the renderings, definitely looks that way. If so, I wonder if 103ave between 102 Street and 103 Street will be made two way to allow those travelling north on 103 Street to then turn right onto 103 Avenue and then left onto 102 Street....

I know its confusing, but hopefully the above paragraph makes sense!

Coldrsx · #**6400** Posted **Aug 28, 2014, 9:18 PM**

103 Street is indeed closing and will only have limited traffic for deliveries and emergency vehicles etc.