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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 4:26 AM
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That's awesome, also, ok
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 12:02 PM
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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.”;

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275m would put it tied for second tallest in the country with Scotia Plaza in Toronto (Toronto's Trump Tower cheats with a 40.5 m spire).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Canada
     
     
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 2:10 PM
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 2:17 PM
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Or as a Newfie would say, "Diddly Dee potatoes"
     
     
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 2:20 PM
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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.
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 2:29 PM
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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...
At the DBA luncheon last week, Bob Gomes indicated that they did not know the height of Brookfield Place with absolute certainty, and they would make sure that Stantec Tower would be taller. To me it speak of the Chrysler Builder vs. Empire State Building competition, and hiding the spire of the Chrysler building in the core of the building (elevator shaft?) until the last moment to reveal the extra height. Makes me wonder if they have engineered the variability to make the tower taller if need be based on this interprovincial 🞵🞵🞵🞵 measuring contest?
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 2:42 PM
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Also just a wild stab in the dark, but this also makes me think that Tower "I" (current Baccarat site) is probably going to be ~180m then.
     
     
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 3:13 PM
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CoE tower had it's Topping Off ceremony. Looking towards November for first move-ins.

http://photos.edmonton.ca/Events/Events-2016/Edmonton-Tower-Topping-Off/i-tJ45Jtx
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Speaking of topping off...

My sister and her friend are in Dubai for 24 hours before they go on a Safari. She thought we might enjoy this pic from their hotel room

IMG_9645 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr
     
     
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 4:10 PM
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Burj needs to be taller
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 5:17 PM
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Burj needs to be taller
Don't understand why they went so short.
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 6:15 PM
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275m would put it tied for second tallest in the country with Scotia Plaza in Toronto (Toronto's Trump Tower cheats with a 40.5 m spire).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Canada
Maybe there is hope for a top floor observatory (Vista 67)
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Don't understand why they went so short.
I know, right? Still far short of the tallest building.

     
     
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 6:21 PM
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^^or maybe a "lookout" akin to Harbour Centre in Vancouver.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbour_Centre
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 6:49 PM
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bahahaha......
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At least the Stantec Tower Pilings are deeper than the Burj........................................Thant didn't sound right.
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A touching ceremony to officially open Michael Phair Park.


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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 8:03 PM
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Old Posted May 26, 2016, 8:08 PM
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Maybe there is hope for a top floor observatory (Vista 67)
Fingers crossed. I still miss Vista 33.
     
     
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