Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015) - Page 241

Daveography · #**4801** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 1:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by s4.audios

I am with Dave in that it is more interesting and would/should focus on these other fascinating developments more than just a road. Yah the road is a HUGE benefit to everyone's quality of life, but it is not a point of attraction. Downtown is and what's happening in it is. The point isn't that the road is of no relevance, there's just more exciting things to even just look at, whether you use it or not, it brings interest to the city.

Thank you. I hope I'm not being misconstrued as being against the Henday or the benefits it may bring, even despite that negatives it brings with it.

My point was really less about the Henday and more about some folks' objections to the booster articles.

What about them is so objectionable and worthy of derision? Should we not promote our city, without and within? Should we not enjoy and take a little pride in the things that make Edmonton even a little unique? Shouldn't we want people who visit, move, and live here to enjoy all that we have to offer?

Maybe the overt pride is a sign of a little insecurity, sure. But remember how far and fast we've come. It wasn't that long ago we were "deadmonton," the "clapboard outhouse," the "boiler room of Canada," where you could "fire a canon down Jasper Avenue in the middle of the day and not hit anyone."

To bring it back full circle, maybe we all do need to be reminded sometimes that we're actually a pretty cool city with a lot to offer. That there are good reasons to visit. That there are good reason to move here, and to live here. That maybe there's more to celebrate than the opening of a road, and more to enjoy than driving around in a loop.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4802** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 4:28 AM**

^ I agree with your sentiments, but the "Henday completion is the most exciting thing in decades" comments are rather over the top. You do your fellow Edmontonians a disservice - you and the shitty radio station you listen to. Were you not here last month during all the excitement and energy over the Rogers Place grand opening and then the first concerts and games? Or years ago when the Capital LRT extensions opened south of the University Station? Or when the AGA opened? I predict the same excitement a year from now when the new Royal Alberta Museum finally opens or when ICE District is finally completed.

That said, the article should also be a reminder to everyone - citizens and visitors alike - that there's a lot more this part of the world offers than a bigass shopping mall, cold weather, oilsands and an NHL team. Note that, unlike our national newspapers with their condescending articles about Edmonton written by sneering self-loathing local hacks like Colby Cosh and Justin Giovannetti, the article mentioned nothing about cold weather, oil nor Oilers that I could find, while WEM only garnered an afterthought.

So I say to fuckery with the naysayers and the self-loathing Edmontonians. Keep at it with the promotional travel writer visits please and thank you very much, tourism agencies!

middeljohn · #**4803** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 11:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by noodlenoodle

I run credit checks on each & every one of my prospective tenants and have asked for letters of employment in the past. Of course I can discriminate on income, as I can set my rents at an amount I choose, which naturally precludes those that can't make enough to afford it.

Discrimination itself isn't a bad thing. It's unfair & unfounded discrimination that is harmful, but as there's legitimate differences between families & childless tenants there's plenty of room to draw a line that's entirely reasonable & lawful.

I'm only 6 months into the landlord business but that's long enough for me to be able to agree 100%. It's the owner's property and they should be able to rent to whomever they please.

As far as my tenants go I only care about three things:
- getting paid on time in full
- the property not getting damaged
- no disturbances involving angry neighbours or cops

Beyond that, as long as their lifestyle doesn't affect me negatively I don't care what they do.

When I bought my house I inherited existing tenants on the main floor. First month they were two weeks late to pay me. Turns out rent was half of their monthly income, and the rest had to go towards feeding three mouths. Worked out a way with them to get out of the lease while I could go find a new tenant.

Point of the story is that it was an early lesson for me about the importance of tenant screening. If I even get a whiff that the prospective tenant can't afford the rent then I won't rent out them. When I was interviewing tenants I also paid close attention to the car they showed up in. If the car was in poor condition, that means that they either (a) can't afford basic maintenance or (b) can't be bothered to keep their surroundings in good shape.

I don't mind having parents as tenants. To me it adds a level of security. Since they have kids it adds an incentive for them to pay me on time and keep the place in good condition. Getting evicted when you're single is one thing. Getting evicted with a kid to feed is a lot scarier. Granted I've heard it can take longer for a tenant to be evicted if they have a kid.

Would be interesting to chat more about this if you're able to come to the SSP meetup.

SHOFEAR · #**4804** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 1:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by noodlenoodle

No, no. You see there's a vast conspiracy afoot to force good urban people into the suburbs through the demonization of children. If only these poor urban families could force landlords to accept them, then everything would be perfect!

It's entirely about this one narrow issue & not the whole host of reasons that have made the suburbs a better place for the vast, vast, vast majority to raise a family than the centre of town for half a century.

This is Fair. Very Fair.

Adult only buildings are so far down the list of what is preventing families living downtown.

If I ever get in the landlord game you can be damn sure I am going to be extremely picky about who I will allow to live on my property. I completely side with those that limit who they rent to so that they can avoid the issues that pop up with tenants.

Coldrsx · #**4805** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 2:08 PM**

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noodlenoodle · #**4806** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 3:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by middeljohn

Would be interesting to chat more about this if you're able to come to the SSP meetup.

I don't think I'll be attending the meetup. Not my scene, between the venue & the other attendees. Hope a good time is had by all who attend though.

Daveography · #**4807** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

^ I agree with your sentiments, but the "Henday completion is the most exciting thing in decades" comments are rather over the top. You do your fellow Edmontonians a disservice - you and the shitty radio station you listen to. Were you not here last month during all the excitement and energy over the Rogers Place grand opening and then the first concerts and games? Or years ago when the Capital LRT extensions opened south of the University Station? Or when the AGA opened? I predict the same excitement a year from now when the new Royal Alberta Museum finally opens or when ICE District is finally completed.

I was away in the UK when Rogers Place opened, so I didn't really get a feel for the buzz at that time, and just happened to return the day Henday opened, so I have to admit bad timing may be part of the equation.

As to the other items, I don't recall as much buzz going on for days after any of those things opened, but they were all quite some time ago now.

Again, what sticks out for me is the vocal detraction to the positive press that a few people here have expressed, occurring at the same time as all the "yay a road opened" posts.

And then being told that somehow I live in an ivory tower because I feel like everyone should hope to enjoy more about their city than just a quick commute to work.

Daveography · #**4808** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by noodlenoodle

Not my scene, between the venue & the other attendees.

If you don't even like the people here, why are you even on this forum? Genuinely curious what brings you here.

Coldrsx · #**4809** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 3:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by kcantor

i could be wrong but i don't think so...

the human rights act specifically states that "Condominium corporations are responsible for ensuring that their services, facilities and bylaws do not discriminate against residents based on any of the protected grounds."

the condominium act specifically states that "Where a conflict arises between the operation of sections 53 to 56 of this Act and the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act, sections 53 to 56 of this Act prevail."

and the cplea website regarding the residential tenancies act comes full circle confirming that "landlords are allowed to put age restrictions on rental properties. They can advertise their properties as “adults only” or “18+”. Landlords can refuse to rent to people because they do not meet the age restrictions.

In the case of condominium rentals, there may be bylaws covering age restrictions. If the condominium bylaws specify a minimum age to live in the building, then anyone under that age cannot live there. The bylaws apply no matter what the lease says or what the tenant and landlord have agreed to."

Correct.

Coldrsx · #**4810** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 3:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by noodlenoodle

I don't think I'll be attending the meetup. Not my scene, between the venue & the other attendees. Hope a good time is had by all who attend though.

I won't bite, make an exception and come join us for some good discussion downtown.

feepa · #**4811** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 4:20 PM**

Lol

Daveography · #**4812** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 8:36 PM**

Back to construction!

Lots of ground-level work happening around Enbridge Centre:

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Masonry going up on Fox Two:

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Edmonton Tower looking DAY-UMN!

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JW Marriott is already having a massive presence on 104 Ave.:

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Still can't get over the scope of all of this:

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Tower "B" digging continues; you can see the existing parkade structure being exposed now:

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Urban recluse · #**4813** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 8:43 PM**

Wow...and, wow.

Albicaulis · #**4814** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 8:54 PM**

^
You using an FX rig to take those awesome pics?

Daveography · #**4815** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 9:04 PM**

^ Just a Canon 6D and a Rokinon 14mm lens.

itom 987 · #**4816** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 9:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by feepa

Lol

The invite to this meet-up is for people on Skyscraperpage, not Connect2Edmonton. Over here, we talk about skyscrapers and urban development, not what goes on in the suburbs.

Noodlenoodle and feepa, it seems like you guys are not interested in skyscrapers, urban development, and downtown. Perhaps it's time you guys left this ivory tower found a place that better suits your interests.

And feepa, every second post you post is about bashing another forumer. We are getting sick and tired of it, you need to stop.