Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015)

[Coldrsx]

Just south.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

So, what used to be some beautician school or whatever
https://goo.gl/maps/4PB7S6sWxoE2

[EdmTrekker]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

We need to watch these and ensure we don't get a new round of surface lots, 105st between 103/104aves.


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There was a demolition permit? They should not be granted unless it is known what is planned and what ever it is has the appropriate zoning etc.

[Coldrsx]

Agreed. DECL is on this though, no more surface lots.

[240glt]

Right on the money Jan. Lot spitting is not necessarily a bad thing but those pushing for it are not being honest about why

Times are changing with Edmonton infill, but new lot-splitting rules not the right fix

The Journal reported in a May 24 story that the “Splitting of residential lots spurs neighbours to revolt.” I absolutely accept that we need to realize that “times they are a changin’.” We need to look at our communities from the point of view of the present, but also the future, and be willing to embrace infill change that is smart and sustainable.

However, my community recently had its first subdivision and two skinny homes built on a 50-foot lot. Here is the real math. The lot with a small bungalow sold for around $400,000. Of the two skinny homes, still under construction, one sold recently for $799,999. (We also recently had a two-storey infill with a three-door garage and garage suite on a RF1 — single detached residential — lot above listed for $1.2 million.)

Has this achieved the goal of creating more affordable housing for young families? No, it has not. A once affordable property is now out of the reach of most young families. Does this keep our property taxes low? No, it does not. A property once worth $400,000 is now two properties worth $1.6 million. This will also inflate the property values of neighbouring properties.

Is the City of Edmonton an objective entity that is willing to look at both sides of the infill debate? No, it is not. The city has no objectivity on the infill debate because the tax base, in this case, has increased four times what it was previously.

Give us semi-detached, duplex, or garage, garden or basement suites. Give us redevelopment of RA7 (low-rise apartments) and RF4 (semi-detached) units in our neighbourhood. Give me row housing on busy arterial roads. Give us construction guidelines and regulations that protect neighbouring homeowners and the city’s infrastructure from damage.

But don’t tell me that subdividing 50-foot lots creates smart infill. It does not.

http://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colum...ew-lot-splitting-rules-not-the-right-fix

[s211]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Foxs


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I'd love to see the Boardwalk building get rid of the school and return the brick/beam look as a means to attract some tech users.

The school could move to a section of that old high school near the Royal Alex.

[Rocket252]

Boardwalk used to have a Bones restaurant and a food court on the main floor. Would be great if it went back to that - only nicer

[Black Star]

Agree. Should be a better use for it.

[MalcolmTucker]

Grant MacEwan gets funding for more surface parking:

The Lieutenant Governor in Council approves

(a) the borrowing by The Board of Governors of Grant MacEwan University of an amount not to exceed $6 000 000 in Canadian funds from the Alberta Capital Finance Authority for a term not to exceed 10 years and at an interest rate not to exceed 5% per annum, for the construction of surface parking lots at Grant MacEwan University

Source: http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/orders/Orders_in_Council/2016/516/2016_131.html

[MalcolmTucker]

Originally Posted by s211

I'd love to see the Boardwalk building get rid of the school and return the brick/beam look as a means to attract some tech users.

The school could move to a section of that old high school near the Royal Alex.

Empty office space shouldn't really be an issue in Edmonton over the coming years. It isn't like brick/beam is a space requirement.

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by MalcolmTucker

Grant MacEwan gets funding for more surface parking:


Source: http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/orders/Orders_in_Council/2016/516/2016_131.html

NW corner of their site I presume and?

[MalcolmTucker]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

NW corner of their site I presume and?

I think so. This is from their Comprehensive Institutional Plan:

"The City Centre Campus's west parcel of land has been remediated of rail yard contaminants with the exception of two small areas (4,047 and 800 square metres respectively). The larger contaminated area contains hydrocarbons, metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons while the smaller area contains metals. The larger parcel is located north of the proposed Centre for Arts and Culture building and west of the Student Residence.
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The larger site will be restored for surface parking with the reuse of acceptable granular material and the application of new, acceptable make-up material."

[Kevin_foster]

Grant Mac needs a monorail now to get people from West to East.

[s211]

Originally Posted by MalcolmTucker

Empty office space shouldn't really be an issue in Edmonton over the coming years. It isn't like brick/beam is a space requirement.

True, but I get the sense that the school was a filler when the landlord was desperate. I just can't see that use long term in that location.

[Coldrsx]

^Austin Powers carts.

[Coldrsx]

Just in case anyone wants to make inquiries.

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Reference ID: Job No 187523876-002
Description: To demolish a commercial building.
Location: 10340 - 105 STREET NW
Plan B2 Blk 5 Lot 168
Applicant: ALL WEST DEMOLITION LTD
Status: Completed
Create Date: 2/24/2016 1:10:22 PM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN


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[Daveography]

Got confirmation on Encore today:
43 stories, 130m (425ft). Sounds like start has been delayed until the winter, though.

[Coldrsx]

^thanks and I can wait a few extra months for that baby.

[seamusmcduff]

^^^ Hope there's something planned for that lot. The last thing we need is another empty derelect lot sitting in our Downtown for 20 yrs.

[Coldrsx]

MacEwan has finite land (more or less) and will not be able to retain those as under-utilized lots long-term.