Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015)

[240glt]

Originally Posted by edmontonoilers89

I hope that red Stantec building attached to the Bell Tower is the next to go when the next cycle of the district takes place (after Greyhound, Baccarat site, etc). Or at least given some street-front retail.

That 51,000 square feet is a challenging space. It's built over the parkade but there is no allowance for anything more above grade than what's there. When Stantec moves out they'll have to repurpose it to something because it won't be viable office space. I think that complex will be up for sale again very soon

[noodlenoodle]

Originally Posted by 240glt

That 51,000 square feet is a challenging space. It's built over the parkade but there is no allowance for anything more above grade than what's there. When Stantec moves out they'll have to repurpose it to something because it won't be viable office space. I think that complex will be up for sale again very soon

Heck, it's barely viable office space now.

(source: I've an insider in their accounting department)

[rapid_business]

Return of the Centre Club?

[Hallsy's Toupee]

I actually wouldn't mind seeing the World Health Club move back to the Stantec space, and let their current space in City Centre Mall freed up for some actual retail.

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by rapid_business

Return of the Centre Club?

Return of that restaurant, last name of that guy.

[240glt]

By the time Stantec moves out they'll have a General idea of what the area is going to be like and take it from there. Up until now that area has been extremely challenging. I foresee it being demised off and listed as several CRU's or restaurant spots

The advantage is that Katz is going to demand a premium in his retail spots, whereas the CAM costs on the Centre Club will be much lower, giving more businesses an opportunity to get into the area who otherwise couldn't afford it

WHC ain't going anywhere

[rapid_business]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Return of that restaurant, last name of that guy.

I wonder if they preserved his old locker from the Centre Club? Whenever we went there as kids I would always check out his old locker as there was a small plaque on it.

[240glt]

That place was totally gutted, so unless it's sitting in someone's man cave somewhere..

The real interesting stuff from the actual city movers and shakers at the time is sitting behind an unmarked door in a private club on the 29th floor of a tower that has an infinite lease and covenant on it

[Kokkei Mizu]

All photos taken today:


Symphony Tower:


Symphony Tower by Chris Vazquez, on Flickr


Hendrix Tower:


Hendrix Tower by Chris Vazquez, on Flickr


Hendrix Tower by Chris Vazquez, on Flickr


WSP Tower Recald:


WSP Tower Reclad by Chris Vazquez, on Flickr


WSP Tower Reclad by Chris Vazquez, on Flickr


Mayfair Village:


Mayfair Village by Chris Vazquez, on Flickr

[Coldrsx]

Doucette's!

Healy is looking good, very good

Some interesting restaurant and retail rumours kicking around, hopefully I can talk about them publicly soon. Anyone else hearing stuff?

[DRan]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Doucette's!

Healy is looking good, very good

Some interesting restaurant and retail rumours kicking around, hopefully I can talk about them publicly soon. Anyone else hearing stuff?

I hear about what restaurant is going into KR

[Daveography]

Great shots, Chris! Here's a few of my own from today:

Bye bye west crane:



(More)

Hello Joey's Bell Tower:



JW Marriott:



ICE District / Stantec Podium:



Kelly Ramsey - can see the scaffolding for 101 St. facade, and the climbing rig to lower the crane for removal:

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Originally Posted by 240glt

WHC ain't going anywhere

As a member of the City Centre location of the World Health Club, I actually hope they move. Not just for the reasons I stated before, but also because we're running out of space inside the gym. People keep tripping over each other or over equipment. They've been rearranging the layout each month but it ain't helping.

Another thing is that with two downtown WHC locations within a few blocks of each other, someone is eventually gonna make a business case for closing one of them or consolidating the two into one larger location.

Also I have heard that OEG wants to attract a gym to Ice District so I wouldn't be surprised if WHC is one of the suitors.

[240glt]

Trust me, not going anywhere

[Coldrsx]

Reference ID: Job No 221493331-001
Description: To install a Fascia On-premises Sign (Ultima Condominiums).
Location: 10236 - 103 STREET NW
Plan NB1 Blk 3 Lots 201-203
Applicant: WESTRICH ULTIMA INC, DAVID SANCHE
Status: In Development Review
Create Date: 5/10/2016 3:55:38 PM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN

[Hallsy's Toupee]

West crane of the COE tower is being dismantled. Check out the live feeds or time lapse pics on the Rogers Place and Ice District Properties websites.

[clamboni]

I heard they would start construction on Tower B of Ice district (Residential)in May. The height was reduced they said anyone know the new height and when in May they will start?

[Coldrsx]

The Greyhound is coming down June 1 and then excavation and work for the parkade will commence with the retail podium and ~45-55 storey tower (TBC) on top of that.

[Airboy]

Expect to see Good Life in ICE District.

Interesting to see how fast Stantec and JW are coming along now. JW will be at ground level before the end on summer. Stantec maybe Sept.

[Coldrsx]

I am hearing June for JW and late July/early Aug for Stan.