Edmonton Construction 12 (December 2013) - Page 458

240glt · #**9141** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 5:39 PM**

Welcome to Edmonton

This is right around the time of year that the mornings start to feel cool as the days start to get shorter

In southern BC it feels like this in late September

Now's about the time we start thinking about where we're going to spend two weeks in January

Airboy · #**9142** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 5:44 PM**

I remember my time in TO, right around Labour day the temps would drop quite a bit.

EdmTrekker · #**9143** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 5:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

Welcome to Edmonton

This is right around the time of year that the mornings start to feel cool as the days start to get shorter

In southern BC it feels like this in late September

Now's about the time we start thinking about where we're going to spend two weeks in January

"Now's about the time we start thinking about where we're going to spend two weeks in January" ... for many people they thought about this last January.

dansk · #**9144** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

I am glad to see continuing development in the area by the QEII South and glad its a US based firm: Verpar

http://verpar.com/ProjectMapListings/projects_id=29.aspx

$32,000,000 est
Start: September, 2015
Building one will be 9,592 m2 and building two will be 12,542 m2.
Scope: 22,134 m²; 2 storeys; 2 structures

http://www.cmdbr.com/cgi-bin/top10.pl?rm...fefc5e4&projectid=9230292&region=western

Very good news especially if this ends up in Edmonton's hands after annexation review.

240glt · #**9145** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 6:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

"Now's about the time we start thinking about where we're going to spend two weeks in January" ... for many people they thought about this last January.

Heh.. Well yes you're right... Last Jan was Costa Rica, this year will be Hawaii. We made that decision a while ago, just getting condos and airfare lined up now

EdmTrekker · #**9146** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 6:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

Heh.. Well yes you're right... Last Jan was Costa Rica, this year will be Hawaii. We made that decision a while ago, just getting condos and airfare lined up now

We will be in Vallarta and Jamaica...again and again...

Daveography · #**9147** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 7:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by dansk

Very good news especially if this ends up in Edmonton's hands after annexation review.

East side of QEII was to remain with Leduc County IIRC.

Daveography · #**9148** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 7:12 PM**

Symphony:

Hendrix moving fast:

Rocket252 · #**9149** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 7:14 PM**

So with Calgary looking to get a domed football stadium any idea if it is possible to put a retractable roof on Commonwealth?

because we know the topic will come up

Coldrsx · #**9150** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 7:26 PM**

No thank you, bring a touque

Hallsy's Toupee · #**9151** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 7:30 PM**

Retractable roofs are a pain to maintain.

Here's a concern though - when a band does a stadium tour, where would they rather play - a swanky new domed stadium in Calgary, or an open air stadium in Edmonton?

Coldrsx · #**9152** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 7:36 PM**

Both!

Rocket252 · #**9153** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 7:37 PM**

^this is the issue as the facility can be more multipurpose with a retractable roof.

The reality is that a city moves to the next level with a multipurpose retractable stadium.

If we want to keep up with the other 4 cities who have or will have them in Canada serious consideration needs to be made.

and I have had enough of sitting out in the cold weather watching a game. The fan is expecting more these days.

s211 · #**9154** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 7:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rocket252

So with Calgary looking to get a domed football stadium any idea if it is possible to put a retractable roof on Commonwealth?

because we know the topic will come up

I believe enclosing was researched many years ago and shelved. As I recall, it would have made Commonwealth the largest enclosed stadium in the world, or something along those lines. I don't recall retractable being studied.

Kevin_foster · #**9155** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 8:14 PM**

I didn't hear any mention of the new YYC stadium having a retractable roof ..? Did I miss that part?

Coldrsx · #**9156** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 8:17 PM**

A roof of any kind on Commonwealth would ruin the experience for me, CFL is about cold wintery games in oct/nov.

In the summer being outdoors is amazing.

There is little need outside of that given the costs or opportunity cost.

sdimedru · #**9157** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 8:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kevin_foster

I didn't hear any mention of the new YYC stadium having a retractable roof ..? Did I miss that part?

not retractable, the lower stands are retractable to expose the running track I believe.

Kevin_foster · #**9158** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 8:27 PM**

Neat.

But the concert venue issue is a non-issue. It's hard to fill a 60,000 person stadium regardless of a roof or not. So competing for concert space between edmonton and calgary isn't going to be on the football venues, it will be the arena venues which hold a comfortable 18-20k.

Maybe the two big cities having new venues will just attract more big names, more often. Being two and a half hours apart is a great attraction for artists wanting big pay days in an easy 2 days.

Coldrsx · #**9159** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 8:48 PM**

Formerly known as the AB Place Suite Hotel, may I present Jasper Heights! Bach and 1 bedroom are now available for tours.

Curious to see what would go in on the main.

Coldrsx · #**9160** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 9:58 PM**

Re: Jasper Ave New Vision

Polls are ready, LED 'Tusks' are the hold up... argh.

DECL will be submitting a formal letter to the City and Epcor.