Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015)

[Airboy]

Originally Posted by hilman

Almost as good as Ian's set up

Now that made me smile, Thanks.

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by hilman

Almost as good as Ian's set up

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[Coldrsx]

Alldritt site on Jasper and 96st...

Looking forward to this project.

[hilman]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

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[Daveography]

^^ Tease...

Looks tall, tho.

[Daveography]

Originally Posted by hilman

Almost as good as Ian's set up

Originally Posted by Airboy

Now that made me smile, Thanks.

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

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2 Megapixels
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[Coldrsx]

David Staples: Can Edmonton become a city of YIMBYs?

DAVID STAPLES, EDMONTON JOURNAL
More from David Staples, Edmonton Journal


Cam McDonald is a passionate promoter, but he’s got one tough sales job ahead. McDonald’s mission is to change us from NIMBYs to YIMBYs when it comes to new social housing projects.

“We’re reaching out to the majority of Edmontonians, progressive folks who believe in diverse communities, who say, ‘Yeah, join up and be a YIMBY,’ ” says McDonald, executive director of the new, non-profit Right at Home Housing Society, which formed from the merger of two established social housing agencies.

Right at Home’s new goal isn’t just to build in the inner city, but all over the city. First up are four new projects in Belvedere, Westwood, Millbourne and North Glenora.

“We want social housing, diverse housing, throughout Edmonton,” McDonald says.

My first thought? Good luck. McDonald will need it.

NIMBY-ism is in full roar right now in Edmonton. Folks rage and organize against neighbours who want to split their lots and build skinny homes. As for any notion of building social housing units in Edmonton’s finer neighbourhoods, I bet homeowners would declare civil war. Even our inner-city neighbourhoods, which were historically open to social housing, have fought to preserve the recent moratorium on new city-funded projects.


http://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/david-staples-can-edmonton-become-a-city-of-yimbys

[Daveography]

Last KR crane (KRane?) coming down:

[s211]

[QUOTE=Coldrsx;7453082]Alldritt site on Jasper and 96st...


I thought Aldritt was a greenfield suburban land developer. I didn't know they were up for this kind of thing.

[s211]

Originally Posted by s4.audios

[IMG]IMG_20160520_045206 by Cristian Petrutiu, on Flickr[/IMG]

The low rise portion in the front of the photo looks like the slums one might see in a rather destitute region of the world!

Or an early version of birds-eye view Apple Maps.

[Coldrsx]

Height increase for Ice District was just approved at Council.

The maximum building Height shall be as follows and in accordance with Section 52:
i. 180 m for land north of 104 Avenue NW;
ii. 195 m for land south of 104 Avenue NW; and
iii. Notwithstanding Section 910.12(4)(b)(ii), above, one development, including a Tower, with a Height not exceeding 275 m, shall be allowed abutting the north side of 103 Avenue NW between 102 Street NW and 103 Street NW.”;

www.edmonton.ca

[Coldrsx]

Height increase for Ice District was just approved at Council.

The maximum building Height shall be as follows and in accordance with Section 52:
i. 180 m for land north of 104 Avenue NW;
ii. 195 m for land south of 104 Avenue NW; and
iii. Notwithstanding Section 910.12(4)(b)(ii), above, one development, including a Tower, with a Height not exceeding 275 m, shall be allowed abutting the north side of 103 Avenue NW between 102 Street NW and 103 Street NW.”;

www.edmonton.ca

[Daveography]

That third item makes me wonder if they're not planning a little something extra?

What's the direct link to this document? Would be more helpful than just a link to the city's website...

[itom 987]

I believe the extra height is to give room for a construction crane on top of the building.

[Jaws]

Originally Posted by itom 987

I believe the extra height is to give room for a construction crane on top of the building.

Would they really have to allow for that in the zoning if it's not a permanent structure?

[itom 987]

I remember when Manulife Tower was under construction, they needed to use a special crane to finish the tower without exceeding height limit. That was for an airport overlay though. I hope I'm wrong!

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by Daveography

That third item makes me wonder if they're not planning a little something extra?

What's the direct link to this document? Would be more helpful than just a link to the city's website...

3.4

http://sirepub.edmonton.ca/sirepub/mobilemtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1682&doctype=AGENDA

[CMD UW]

Originally Posted by itom 987

I remember when Manulife Tower was under construction, they needed to use a special crane to finish the tower without exceeding height limit. That was for an airport overlay though. I hope I'm wrong!

Cranes are not subject to zoning height maximums. The special crane for Manulife that you are referring to was associated with the height restrictions due to the Municipal Airport that were imposed by the Feds.

[Kevin_foster]

Sorry Cold/Ian/whatever/whoever you are ..........had to do it. Based on past photo quality. Still much respect you get out and showcase our fine city, none the less...



I owe you a beer, I think now.

[Black Star]

Bahahaha......