Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015) - Page 243

Coldrsx · #**4841** Posted **Oct 10, 2016, 3:49 PM**

A few extra trees should be (re)planted north of Fox when they do the Fox work in the spring; I wonder how long these have been like that? Hint, in front of Japanese Village.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx083/DSC00048_zps8yj0dedt.jpg

Also, a nice new surface lot for 104st with access from 104st (versus just the lane) instead of an older apartment with 15-20 unique units.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx099/DSC00049_zpsbpcq4drc.jpg

s211 · #**4842** Posted **Oct 10, 2016, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

This is why the market is cautious with buying pre-sales. Too many of these situations.

Too many inexperienced developers, perhaps also?

Coldrsx · #**4843** Posted **Oct 10, 2016, 4:45 PM**

KR, Lacombe, Ultima and some new streetlights.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx143/DSC_0004_zpscrv5arkq.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx143/DSC_0009_zpsmgfewxqk.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx143/DSC_0002_zpsoab8we1b.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx143/DSC_0010_zpsayh53tcy.jpg

KR to the right

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx143/DSC_0011_zpstbv0wypt.jpg

KR to the left

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx143/DSC_0012_zps0fj9vcrz.jpg

thefew32 · #**4844** Posted **Oct 10, 2016, 5:43 PM**

Good pics but where's the date stamp?
The core's going to be a sea of blue with Scotiabank reclad.

Black Star · #**4845** Posted **Oct 10, 2016, 6:30 PM**

Yeah definitely and sea of blue and green.

I like the new Light polls....I do think they look a little busy tho. Not a horrible thing.

CMD UW · #**4846** Posted **Oct 10, 2016, 8:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by s211

Too many inexperienced developers, perhaps also?

Yes, I believe that is a major part of the issue. It seems like we have more than our fair share of 'inexperienced' developers.

mcc16 · #**4847** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 12:05 AM**

And partially market... I wouldn't go near any of those buildings north of 104th, but I ended up "buying" in vibe... But there just wasn't enough sales and they switched to rental. If a quality building like that from a some what experienced developer (I say somewhat because I think carrington is mostly suburban wood frames?) can struggle to find buyers then of course Infiniti will also struggle in this market. Speaking of vibe... Pictures?

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4848** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 2:08 AM**

West Block promotional article has some updates:
http://edmontonjournal.com/life/homes/ne...s-for-luxury-high-rise-living-in-glenora

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4849** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 6:59 PM**

Passing through the Manulife pedway level is not very bottlenecked anymore - I think all they did was remove the huge planters. I *think* they moved the retail directory a bit, or maybe not. Obviously this in anticipation of the new pedway from KR opening sometime soon.

GreenSPACE · #**4850** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 7:33 PM**

Council approves protected Edmonton downtown bike lanes for 2017
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-ne...ed-edmonton-downtown-bike-lanes-for-2017

Coldrsx · #**4851** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 7:54 PM**

Excellent! Although here in Paris they go where they please.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4852** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 8:47 PM**

101 St sidewalk next to the COE tower is now partially open. Half of it is still closed due to ongoing work but at least pedestrians can walk past.

Daveography · #**4853** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 8:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Excellent! Although here in Paris they go where they please.

This blew me away while in London - bikes and motorcycles just squeeze through any space in traffic where they could fit, and right past gridlocked cars.

Here we really have no gridlock (despite what one might think by how drivers here complain about traffic), but we do have overbuilt, underutilized roads that can easily accommodate bike lanes without serious impact on traffic. Huge step forward, presuming we don't screw it up.

Airboy · #**4854** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 9:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Daveography

This blew me away while in London - bikes and motorcycles just squeeze through any space in traffic where they could fit, and right past gridlocked cars.

Here we really have no gridlock (despite what one might think by how drivers here complain about traffic), but we do have overbuilt, underutilized roads that can easily accommodate bike lanes without serious impact on traffic. Huge step forward, presuming we don't screw it up.

Agree, We can develop bike routes that are direct to the core and as you point out use the underutilized roads. Experiencing bikes and vehicles in most major cities, you realize how good we have it here riding. Loved being on a bike in Belgium though, bike paths were incredible there.

kcantor · #**4855** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 9:15 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveography

This blew me away while in London - bikes and motorcycles just squeeze through any space in traffic where they could fit, and right past gridlocked cars.

Here we really have no gridlock (despite what one might think by how drivers here complain about traffic), but we do have overbuilt, underutilized roads that can easily accommodate bike lanes without serious impact on traffic. Huge step forward, presuming we don't screw it up.

emphasis added.

MalcolmTucker · #**4856** Posted **Oct 11, 2016, 9:32 PM**

I'm sure they will finish a new system of connections to the High Level just in time for the High Level pedestrian paths to be closed for full life cycle and expansion. It is the Edmonton way.