Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015)

[Hardhatdan]

Originally Posted by Airboy

I think after looking at the proposal information that is out there. The Billboards were but one image. The digital lighting would be more in keeping with Edmonton Tower. At least that is how I saw it. They way its being presented will bring out the full no vote.

Lets see what the formal proposal actually looks like.

Sounds like they are wanting to expand the use of Edmonton Tower to more advertising as well.
The lighting is fine, in my opinion the lighting is great, it might even be cool to have an Oilers score flash...but a bunch of ads I can't really wrap my head around that as a good thing.

[csa1982]

Can't help but point out in the pictures for the lights, they are still using a previous render of Tower B. I might be nitpicking but that could be looked at as false advertising or somewhat of a bait and switch. At least place the newest render there instead of the original.

I am a big supporter of the Ice District but that just bothers me.

[Swore]

I am with you there.

I am still keeping my fingers crossed that we see the original design for Tower B come to fruition. One can only hope.

[kcantor]

Originally Posted by csa1982

Can't help but point out in the pictures for the lights, they are still using a previous render of Tower B. I might be nitpicking but that could be looked at as false advertising or somewhat of a bait and switch. At least place the newest render there instead of the original.

I am a big supporter of the Ice District but that just bothers me.

what's interesting is if they're looking for approval to do something or if they've already done what they want and now they're just looking to turn it on. with the edmonton tower i think it was the latter.

it's pretty common for signage permits to be obtained after the building is complete but it should comply with whatever was on the development permit/edc applications/reviews. i don't recall this being on the development permit drawings for the edmonton tower or stantec or marriott...

if this is also "the latter", it doesn't show much respect for the process everyone else is held to.

[Urban recluse]

Great project by Beljan coming to my hood. Thanks Beljan!


https://www.collierscanada.com/22178#.XAh8uhNKjOQ


https://www.collierscanada.com/24090#.XAh8eBNKjOQ

[CMD UW]

I don't mind the building lighting. You see it in other major cities like Shanghai or Hong Kong. We could use a little bit of this in this city. Given that it's in the Ice District the location is fine.

[s211]

Originally Posted by Urban recluse

Great project by Beljan coming to my hood. Thanks Beljan!


https://www.collierscanada.com/24090#.XAh8eBNKjOQ

I'm sure those in wheelchairs, or those with strollers, will just looooove this. The point for a raised grade level is for what, global warming and rising flood waters?

[itom 987]

Originally Posted by CMD UW

I don't mind the building lighting. You see it in other major cities like Shanghai or Hong Kong. We could use a little bit of this in this city. Given that it's in the Ice District the location is fine.

Bingo

[ChillN]

Originally Posted by s211

I'm sure those in wheelchairs, or those with strollers, will just looooove this. The point for a raised grade level is for what, global warming and rising flood waters?

I'm just going to go out on a limb here... and say that they are working with the existing height of the main floor in the building?

[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by s211

I'm sure those in wheelchairs, or those with strollers, will just looooove this. The point for a raised grade level is for what, global warming and rising flood waters?

There is a lift from what I recall.

[Landlocked]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

There is a lift from what I recall.

You can see a pushed stroller coming off a ramp on the left side of the image.

I see the sign mention underground parking. Is the raised structure really about reducing the excavation/cribbing costs?

[Coldrsx]

Abbey Lane proposal/swap for the former St.John's school site and former OCL site. (104ave/118st)


https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neig...aladdress&utm_campaign=stjohnsschoolsite

[Mikemike]

Originally Posted by Landlocked

You can see a pushed stroller coming off a ramp on the left side of the image.

I see the sign mention underground parking. Is the raised structure really about reducing the excavation/cribbing costs?

It looks to me as though they're saving the existing structure including the basement parking and building on top. If that's the case the savings are substantial.

[Urban recluse]

Correct, the current structure will be incorporated.

[Coldrsx]

https://twitter.com/IanOyeg/status/1070729908341530624
@ianoyeg

[CMD UW]

Originally Posted by ChillN

I'm just going to go out on a limb here... and say that they are working with the existing height of the main floor in the building?

You are correct. We are essentially adding on to the existing structure and opening up the 'main floor' so it is more conducive to supporting retail uses (which we have 2 restaurant deals under contract).

[CMD UW]

Originally Posted by Landlocked

You can see a pushed stroller coming off a ramp on the left side of the image.

I see the sign mention underground parking. Is the raised structure really about reducing the excavation/cribbing costs?

Yes, we are constructing a barrier-free ramp at the east side of the north elevation.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Originally Posted by CMD UW

You are correct. We are essentially adding on to the existing structure and opening up the 'main floor' so it is more conducive to supporting retail uses (which we have 2 restaurant deals under contract).

It looks great. Here's to improving the planet, one weird looking round window at a time.

[SpongeG]

are the coloured bits going to be painted or lighting?

[Hardhatdan]

I don't know, but I really like the gradients...even though they remind me a cheesy wordart from MS Word circa 98. Ha.