Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015) - Page 260

Calgarian · #**5181** Posted **Nov 2, 2016, 7:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by kcantor

sorry for the apparently missed attempt at introducing humour into a conversation that was getting too technical trying to support non-technical positions...

Sarcasm doesn't translate well through the internets... I do tend to take things too seriously as well, so my bad as well.

hilman · #**5182** Posted **Nov 2, 2016, 8:11 PM**

Symphony Tower crane will be erected on Nov. 5/6.

rapid_business · #**5183** Posted **Nov 2, 2016, 8:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by s4.audios

Encore may delay due to the fact they aren't freakin done with Ultima. Really hate the way Westrich is completing this project, having tenants move in so early and so many floors still unfinished. I strolled up to the 32nd couple weeks ago and is still all concrete. The elevators are a nightmare in the morning and at lunch. Hallway on my floor still not fully finished, and deficiencies in our unit were supposed to be looked at in September and still haven't heard any word. All in all lots of BS and pretty annoying, can't wait till they are out of here.

On that note, I have heard Richie Lam say Encore may start some time December or later this winter, but the way he said it seemed like there is no real timeline.

Welcome to the life of purchasing new construction. It's the equivalent of buying in a new neighbourhood U/C. Condo construction, you can always add +6 months from what the sales/GC folk will tell you. As much as new is nice, it always comes with growing pains.

s4.audios · #**5184** Posted **Nov 2, 2016, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by rapid_business

Welcome to the life of purchasing new construction. It's the equivalent of buying in a new neighbourhood U/C. Condo construction, you can always add +6 months from what the sales/GC folk will tell you. As much as new is nice, it always comes with growing pains.

I understand that, but some developers do turnover better than others, I am just pointing out that Westrich is on the shitty end of the scale. When Fox one started having possessions, they were out much much faster. I don't know the exact timeline but I have a friend in that building and from visiting him, it felt like in just two months they were out.

And thanks GreenSpace, was not aware of that.

noodlenoodle · #**5185** Posted **Nov 2, 2016, 9:01 PM**

I bought my condo @ Uptown from True North pre-construction (heck, I put my deposit down 2 days prior to official sales starting). My deficiencies were fixed in the first 3 weeks from when I took possession with the lion's share done in the first week, before I even had a chance to move in.

240glt · #**5186** Posted **Nov 2, 2016, 9:52 PM**

It's too bad TNP stopped building after Uptown. Seems like they had just found their groove with that project

I'm sorry but I would not buy into any of these new buildings by local developers, between the schedule problems and the construction issues I don't think these local guys are experienced enough

mcc16 · #**5187** Posted **Nov 2, 2016, 11:23 PM**

^Langham? They're a couple buildings in now... Aside from somewhat basic product seems like they are at least decently built?

240glt · #**5188** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 1:01 AM**

Langham does seem to be the better of the bunch, although Icon 1 still has a lot of issues from what I understand. The company seems pretty put together though so I imagine their subsequent few projects have improved.

Hardhatdan · #**5189** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 3:43 AM**

There was a bunch of work in the common areas on the residential floors left when people moved in.
I'm not sure they even fixed some of the deficiencies my buddy marked down and the ones they did took awhile to get done.
All in all the place was pretty good at walk through, but yea the finishes are low end.
Lanham must have some of the better margins between the exterior 'aesthetic' and interior finish level/quality.
For Fox they also maximized their land cost, those buildings are tight.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**5190** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 3:52 AM**

The Alder Room space (Jasper Ave west of 103 St) has had temporary fencing against it for a while now, almost as if its there to secure incomplete window hoarding. Are there grounds for a complaint to 311 here? Because it looks unsightly.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**5191** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 3:43 PM**

I noticed that the exterior of the Grand Hotel has been redone in a dark grey. Will have to get closeup pics later.

Coldrsx · #**5192** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 3:45 PM**

Correct. They did investigation to return it to wonderful brick, but it had been troweled over with a variety of things and is essentially unusable unless they completely re did it.

GreenSPACE · #**5193** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 5:32 PM**

Reference ID: Job No 233893147-001
Description: To demolish a Commercial building (The Artery).
Location: 9531 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Plan 226CL Blk 4 Lots 43A,44A,45A
Applicant: MCCOLMAN & SONS DEMOLITION LTD
Status: Issued
Create Date: 10/28/2016 3:20:40 PM
Neighbourhood: BOYLE STREET

Coldrsx · #**5194** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 5:40 PM**

240glt · #**5195** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 5:42 PM**

It found a good home in an artsy community, in their own building. i think this is a step up for that group

Black Star · #**5196** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by GreenSPACE

Reference ID: Job No 233893147-001
Description: To demolish a Commercial building (The Artery).
Location: 9531 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Plan 226CL Blk 4 Lots 43A,44A,45A
Applicant: MCCOLMAN & SONS DEMOLITION LTD
Status: Issued
Create Date: 10/28/2016 3:20:40 PM
Neighbourhood: BOYLE STREET

About time......

Daveography · #**5197** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 6:13 PM**

^ I don't know if the demolition is a bad thing in itself, but the reasons and process leading up to it was kinda fucked.

240glt · #**5198** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 6:17 PM**

^ not so sure about that, i don't know if you can say the process that led to the removal of the footbridge was fine but the process that is leading to the demo of these two old buildings is flawed

Not that I care about the demolition of either, but it is kind-of one in the same is it not ?

Daveography · #**5199** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hardhatdan

#1) About time, my good is that a rough chunk of housing. I have no idea what it is like on the inside, but outside it's pretty clear it is at the end of life with no intention or way to save it at this point.
#2) Regency's involvement seems like a good thing because they tend to move forward with building. Unlike the folks over in Strathearn, which are sitting sitting sitting. Yea yea, supposedly next year to be done in conjunction with LRT and Neighborhood renewal.
#3) I hope it is mixed income. Holyrood, Strathearn are good, reasonably functional mixed income hoods.

Was just interviewed by Gordon Kent at the Journal about this (as Civics Director for Holyrood Community League). I think this is my first time being interviewed by a journalist, hoping I didn't say TOO much...

Being the pre-application open house, we're hoping to get as many people from ours and other nearby communities out next Wednesday to provide input and help shape what this development should look like.

This one will be very interesting to watch unfold, since so far as a city don't have any good examples of large-scale TOD yet that we can point to as a model.

Daveography · #**5200** Posted **Nov 3, 2016, 6:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

^ not so sure about that, i don't know if you can say the process that led to the removal of the footbridge was fine but the process that is leading to the demo of these two old buildings is flawed

Not that I care about the demolition of either, but it is kind-of one in the same is it not ?

Not really. One is being removed to be replaced with a bridge for the LRT itself.

The other is being removed to make a staging area for construction, despite an abundance of large, already empty lots in the vicinity.