Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015) - Page 217

Coldrsx · #**4321** Posted **Sep 2, 2016, 9:17 PM**

The dress rehearsal is starting! We are doing this people! See you in the Square! #ATBSITC #loveyourESO pic.twitter.com/ILYFRjS3PP

SHOFEAR · #**4322** Posted **Sep 3, 2016, 12:38 AM**

It's so embarrassing that the city can't fix that massive sinkhole on 104 st in a timely fashion....it's not like there are weekly events on that street that draw 25,000 people.

Every underground and surface contractor I know is begging for work at the moment....maybe it's time to clean house with those guys driving those white trucks with blue stripes and contract out that stuff to some private contractors who have a wok ethic.

Coldrsx · #**4323** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 1:41 PM**

Paula Simons: Selling off a little bit of history might help McKay Avenue School save itself

PAULA SIMONS, EDMONTON JOURNAL

Last year, Edmonton city council agreed to designate the McKay Avenue School site as a Municipal Historic Resource. It was welcome move, since the majestic 1905 brick structure, which now serves as a museum and archives for the Edmonton Public School District, and the little 1881 original wooden school house beside it, are two of this city’s most important heritage assets. The designation was timely, too, since it triggered a municipal grant of $300,000 towards the cost of repairing the brick building’s failing roof.

http://edmontonjournal.com/business/comm...ght-help-mckay-avenue-school-save-itself

Coldrsx · #**4324** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 3:10 PM**

More facade-ism.

IT looks in quite good shape, shame we can't restore it and do the tower beside it.

Also and importantly (but my guess is not sadly), are they going to retain the most awesome ads and incorporate them into this?

CMD UW · #**4325** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 3:23 PM**

I would assume that the ghost signs will be retained and will be visible from within the lobby. Does anyone have more insight on this project?

rapid_business · #**4326** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 3:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

I would assume that the ghost signs will be retained and will be visible from within the lobby.

That would be really cool if so.

Is it just me, or do the tiny windows in the rendering give the building a Robocop meets Remand Centre vibe? Like not in a good way.

Coldrsx · #**4327** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 4:02 PM**

^yup.

Preservation is ONLY for the north and east, NOT the south... letter to Heritage planners, Councillor McKeen and Boyle St.

kcantor · #**4328** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 4:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

^yup.

Preservation is ONLY for the north and east, NOT the south... letter to Heritage planners, Councillor McKeen and Boyle St.

well we should be happy with the two facades shouldn't we? because they'll do that by being totally in keeping with the scale and architecture of the proposed new building won't they?

besides, it's not as if there's enough adjacent vacant land to redevelop if we think artist live/work space might potentially rejuvenate the quarters...

Black Star · #**4329** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 4:17 PM**

Im calling for a complete redesign lol. Argh.

Definitely a Robo Cop Vibe.

https://youtu.be/ygEnVIRU12Q

GreenSPACE · #**4330** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 4:36 PM**

What happen to the 6 storey neighbourhood they wanted to create, lol? The pavement is barely dry and they're already panicking?

Airboy · #**4331** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 6:45 PM**

its a blend of the Canada Trust building and Remand centre.

EdmTrekker · #**4332** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 8:54 PM**

Does this mean there is a developer that is proceeding with construction? Be a pity to allow for the demolition of the building and bricks put in storage if the project does not get actually get constructed.

Coldrsx · #**4333** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 8:57 PM**

I believe this is moving forward slowly but surely.

EdmTrekker · #**4334** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 8:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

I believe this is moving forward slowly but surely.

I really liked that little building. There is not much left with charm. Too bad it will be a ghost of its former self.

McBoo · #**4335** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 9:25 PM**

Funny, just can't seem to recall that bldg. Maybe make a small detour on the way home to refresh my memory.

Coldrsx · #**4336** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 10:16 PM**

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CrscFDAUkAEZ2LD.jpg:small
https://mobile.twitter.com/SymphonyTower/status/773242643299962880/photo/1

Coldrsx · #**4337** Posted **Sep 6, 2016, 10:47 PM**

The decorative poles for the 'Jasper Avenue New Vision' that are still not installed between 100 and 102st will be
starting to go up Sept 11th with work occurring in the evenings.

The coloured top elements are still in design and should go up Q2 of 2017.

CMD UW · #**4338** Posted **Sep 7, 2016, 2:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

The decorative poles for the 'Jasper Avenue New Vision' that are still not installed between 100 and 102st will be
starting to go up Sept 11th with work occurring in the evenings.

The coloured top elements are still in design and should go up Q2 of 2017.

Bout time. This must be the longest delivery time for street lights ever.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4339** Posted **Sep 7, 2016, 2:56 AM**

https://twitter.com/JSJamato

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Mtg underway for another controversial high-rise in Garneau/WhyteAve area. 10-13 storey on Knox Church site.

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Developer wants 10-13 storeys. 109 Street Plan allows for 4 storey max. One resident: "this is ridiculous."

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Development Spokesperson: "don't hang me just yet." Looking for comm. support. Not finding any here

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Development group: "This is very preliminary. If the community hates it, perhaps we'll just walk away."

CMD UW · #**4340** Posted **Sep 7, 2016, 3:00 AM**

Any idea who the developer is? I noticed they hired Der & Associates. The rendering doesn't look too bad, but I sure hope there are street-oriented townhouses fronting 83 Avenue.