Future Canadian Skylines - Page 179

SkahHigh · #**3561** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 1:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by ssiguy

That is a very nice and dynamic district Edmonton is building.

I really love the soft lines and curves of Roger's Place. It makes Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver's arena look like arena 101. This also seems far more of a community and a more pedestrian friendly design than any of the other big 3 cities which are nothing more than bland arenas surrounded by condos with no particular central design and little integration with the immediate community.

In Montreal they are going to make the area a lot friendlier. There is a public plaza on the East side of the Bell Centre and they're going to make Avenue des Canadiens pedestrian-only during game days. Not close to Edmonton's ICE District but at least there are some improvements underway.

Coldrsx · #**3562** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 2:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

Stantec looks a lot better but, the street level doesn't whoo me. Wasn't a huge fan of the arena. Looks great on the inside but, never been a big fan of structures over streets. That's just me. The practice arena though is an unfortunate afterthought. Overall, some of those images could be out of the Brentwood mall pamplet.

Street level will be the best of any rink in the NHL, which is not saying a lot, but just wait

I am still not a fan of the winter garden, but it will be a neat addition and serve as a port cochere for the new Marriott.

Practice area, er you mean our new downtown community rink

It will serve MacEwan University, Oil Kings, Oilers practice times, but also will be a regular community rink for minor hockey and other community uses such as skate times and learn to skate. We have been working with the City to determine programming for surrounding communities already.

Which ain't a bad thing...

O-tacular · #**3563** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 3:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bcasey25raptor

Sorry that this is bumped from so long ago, but yes you can. I was down on stephen avenue last saturday night at 8pm and there was nothing, nada.

Was this during Stampede?

O-tacular · #**3564** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 4:00 PM**

I found out one of our Calgary forumers was part of a focus group that determined the name for the 'Ice District'. I guess it was that or 'Area 54'. He had a brilliant idea for a name that was never used though 'Centre Ice'. I guess in the end 'Ice District' is still better than 'The Mullet District'.

oiler-dude · #**3565** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 4:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

... I guess it was that or 'Area 54'...

Weird that they'd debate naming the area after Chris Vande Velde, when they had players like Gretzky, Mess or even McDavid at their disposal.

Bcasey25raptor · #**3566** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

Was this during Stampede?

To be honest yes, I assumed that most of the people were at stampede hence why it was empty.

But i'm comparing it with Vancouver and I've been downtown almost every day since I got here. I found that theres a real lack of independent restaurants and bars downtown.

I honestly assumed I was just looking in the wrong area

(The belt line looks more of the night life kind of area, like wise so does inglewood)

Calgarian · #**3567** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 6:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pinion

I still can't believe they're naming it Rogers Place. Rogers Arena and Centre was bad enough. At least those were for different sports.

Many Vancouverites will be accidentally buying tickets in Edmonton and vice versa.

Scotiabank had a couple as well, I think Ottawa had Scotiabank place at the same time we had the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Pavlov · #**3568** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 6:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bcasey25raptor

To be honest yes, I assumed that most of the people were at stampede hence why it was empty.

But i'm comparing it with Vancouver and I've been downtown almost every day since I got here. I found that theres a real lack of independent restaurants and bars downtown.

I honestly assumed I was just looking in the wrong area

(The belt line looks more of the night life kind of area, like wise so does inglewood)

You've answered your own question. You were indeed looking in the wrong area. Calgary's main nightlife and hip shopping districts are concentrated in the Beltline.

ssiguy · #**3569** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 8:31 PM**

Add to that Kensington/Sunnyside.

craner · #**3570** Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 11:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

http://icedistrictproperties.com

What is the tower furthest left in this image and do we know the timing of it ?

Coldrsx · #**3571** Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 11:55 PM**

Residential, ~54 storeys, ~180m

Cineplex, grocery, other retail.

2019 start.

craner · #**3572** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 12:08 AM**

Awesome !
Thanks for the fast response Cold.

SkahHigh · #**3573** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 12:40 AM**

I like the green roof.

itom 987 · #**3574** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 1:59 AM**

That tower will be Edmonton's second or third tallest.

Coldrsx · #**3575** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 2:36 AM**

Third behind stantec and the hotel.

UrbOttawa · #**3576** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 6:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by RobOttawa

some of the placement/heights might be a tad off, but voila!

Ottawa's emerging second skyline

Coldrsx · #**3577** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 7:06 PM**

Love it, well done.

Beedok · #**3578** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 8:07 PM**

Aren't there a few proposals in the ~20 floor range in that area?

UrbOttawa · #**3579** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 10:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Beedok

Aren't there a few proposals in the ~20 floor range in that area?

There is, but they are pretty much directly behind the 'sky' towers on the left. I also couldn't find any renders from that side for them haha

TorontoDrew · #**3580** Posted **Jul 17, 2015, 1:44 AM**

Ice is nice.