The Official PEI Project Thread - Page 202

Siriusb · #**4021** Posted **Jul 7, 2023, 2:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by CryingAutumn

Summersides on a self-destruction course at this point.

Shame there's such a lack of innovation and change over there.

There was an interview on CBC Compass with Mayor Kutcher of Summerside and I had to chuckle to myself on their discussion on Summerside's large population growth. They made it sound like the bottom was falling out of the planet. Well, in 5 years the population grew 455 people since 2016. Most, or half at least, have left I'm sure.
If they are having a population explosion, then why did they deny a 600 unit project that would have easily helped with their new population growth. Obviously they aren't having a population explosion, just normal growth.
My son lives there and he said that Summerside isn't progressive like other cities, its still stuck in 'towny' mode.

Siriusb · #**4022** Posted **Jul 8, 2023, 10:39 AM**

City of Charlottetown NetZero Garage

The new Net Zero garage off Brackley Pt Rd is almost completed.

Siriusb · #**4023** Posted **Jul 8, 2023, 10:56 AM**

Federal, P.E.I. governments contribute $3 million to Summerside Business Commons EcoPark. Funds will go toward Atlantic Canada’s first certified passive energy designed industrial facility

This was announced recently in Summerside and I was wondering, and so far I've not found anyone to tell me the difference, anyone know the difference between a certified passive energy designed facility and a NetZero facility or is this a play on words to make it look good!

Siriusb · #**4024** Posted **Jul 8, 2023, 7:47 PM**

City of Charlottetown looking to re-develop Queen Street Parkade

The Guardian Newspaper (Saltwire)
Atlantic Briefs Desk | Posted: 5 hours ago

The City of Charlottetown is seeking developer submission on redevelopments for the Queen Parkade on Queen Street.

MORE HERE > https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-i...VEKdqCajqYjuTfAuo1jKuEW0_FgrMtQ-lyFvyUnY

I hope if they do this, they get it right. Restaurants!!? Really!! The ones downtown can't keep going as it is. We need more people living downtown! So keep the parkade or replace the Parkade with a new one and add six or seven floors of apartments and condos on top. Sorry but its not a good place for affordables!

josh_cat_eyes · #**4025** Posted **Jul 8, 2023, 8:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Siriusb

City of Charlottetown looking to re-develop Queen Street Parkade

Atlantic Briefs Desk | Posted: 5 hours ago

The City of Charlottetown is seeking developer submission on redevelopments for the Queen Parkade on Queen Street.

MORE HERE > https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-i...VEKdqCajqYjuTfAuo1jKuEW0_FgrMtQ-lyFvyUnY

I hope if they do this, they get it right. Restaurants!!? Really!! The ones downtown can't keep going as it is. We need more people living downtown! So keep the parkade or replace the Parkade with a new one and add six or seven floors of apartments and condos on top. Sorry but its not a good place for affordables!

Is there no longer a need for a parking garage here? I would have thought that with a sense downtown like Charlottetown has they would need all the parking structures they can get.

Five Four · #**4026** Posted **Jul 8, 2023, 8:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Siriusb

City of Charlottetown looking to re-develop Queen Street Parkade

Atlantic Briefs Desk | Posted: 5 hours ago

The City of Charlottetown is seeking developer submission on redevelopments for the Queen Parkade on Queen Street.

MORE HERE > https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-i...VEKdqCajqYjuTfAuo1jKuEW0_FgrMtQ-lyFvyUnY

I hope if they do this, they get it right. Restaurants!!? Really!! The ones downtown can't keep going as it is. We need more people living downtown! So keep the parkade or replace the Parkade with a new one and add six or seven floors of apartments and condos on top. Sorry but its not a good place for affordables!

I think it would be a good plot of land for a dense, 6 - 7 storey mixed use development. The current parkade is an eyesore, and sorta just ruins the area around it. (Though really I do think that entire area around it needs to be redeveloped.)

Siriusb · #**4027** Posted **Jul 9, 2023, 12:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Siriusb

St. Martha's Court

These images were on the city application.
All drawing images are from Open Practice Collaborative Architecture.

Phase 1 second apartment will soon rise as the foundation is in place.

Phase 2 is moving along with the third and forth apartments foundations started. I sense there is a hurried pace to get these built as they didnt wait for phase 1 to finish first, as they moved from phase 1 right into phase 2 immediately. Unlike APM or others I've seen where the phases may take years to get started. Good on the developer!!

ThePurpleHouse · #**4028** Posted **Jul 10, 2023, 8:05 PM**

Meeting is tomorrow July 11 - 7:00 pm at the Rodd Charlottetown Georgian Room.

Proposal is for 26 Townhomes in 4 buildings along Mount Edward Road, along with 438 apartment units in 4 buildings in behind.

Meeting package is available at:

https://www.charlottetown.ca/common/page...iW1jVUSjnwHvh5KhOjlxEqKB4%2fmHDqgMfBo%3d

Letters of support for this much needed housing can be emailed to [email protected]

Siriusb · #**4029** Posted **Jul 12, 2023, 12:53 AM**

257 - 269 Mt Edward Rd

APPROVED

464 unit Charlottetown apartments gets final approval.

Siriusb · #**4030** Posted **Jul 12, 2023, 1:48 PM**

Federal government announces new affordable housing project for Charlottetown

Kevin Yarr ·
CBC News ·
Posted: Jul 12, 2023 9:55 AM ADT

Ottawa will fund the building of a new 82-unit housing project that will be owned and operated by the P.E.I. Housing Corporation, federal Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen announced in Charlottetown Wednesday morning.

MORE HERE >https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-ed...lottetown-housing-announcement-1.6904266

Looks like a 6-7 floor building. Where it's going it's not know at this time. I hope they put it close to amenities like near the mall.
Unlike the Pioneer Dr apartments which APM built that couldn't be farther away from everything.

Ryan23 · #**4031** Posted **Jul 12, 2023, 6:11 PM**

A&W is going in the new Shell. And Tim's is the stand alone foundation close to the rd in Stratford. The fella doing the foundation was just here at work and I asked him.

Siriusb · #**4032** Posted **Jul 12, 2023, 7:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Siriusb

Federal government announces new affordable housing project for Charlottetown

Kevin Yarr ·
CBC News ·
Posted: Jul 12, 2023 9:55 AM ADT

Ottawa will fund the building of a new 82-unit housing project that will be owned and operated by the P.E.I. Housing Corporation, federal Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen announced in Charlottetown Wednesday morning.

MORE HERE >https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-ed...lottetown-housing-announcement-1.6904266

Looks like a 6-7 floor building. Where it's going it's not know at this time. I hope they put it close to amenities like near the mall.
Unlike the Pioneer Dr apartments which APM built that couldn't be farther away from everything.

UPDATE

The building is a modular build similar to the one they built on Fitzroy St. This will be six floors and it will be located across from the Petro Can in Winsloe. The land has been purchased and the modules constructed in N.B.
We should see a very fast build as the four storey only took 29 days to build to the top floor.
I would have liked to have it closer to the mall but it is on the main corridor and transit route.
The city did say they wanted to build up more along its main corridor in the new city plan. More to come I'm sure.

Siriusb · #**4033** Posted **Jul 15, 2023, 9:44 AM**

Anyone in Summerside have a photo of the new Honda dealership on Pope Rd going up. I understand that the steel frame is up.
Also, word is Kent is going to build a new store close by there in the near future.

Siriusb · #**4034** Posted **Jul 17, 2023, 1:42 PM**

Found this back in 2012...

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Originally Posted by engpei

Tenders out now for a new 4 tenant building on the site of the peter pan restaurant.

I drove by there today and wondered how this spot doesn't have a 10 storey of affodables/medium apartments with underground parking. Perfect spot close to all the amenities for it. Many spots like this around, eg. Experimental Farm property and the old Pickard building, that could be used for living spaces. After 11 years, there it sits empty.

Siriusb · #**4035** Posted **Jul 17, 2023, 2:19 PM**

The main reason why so many projects are delayed are due to IRAC appeals. We know of some of the appellants but the main instigator causing the holdups, especially APM projects and others, is this person, see below.

She has held up more projects, and yes, housing starts, than any other person. It's like she has nothing better to do and gets a kick out of trying to kill or holdup projects, and all at the expense of the developer.

adamuptownsj · #**4036** Posted **Jul 17, 2023, 2:47 PM**

A lobster lady: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andrea-battison-9686904b

EDIT: I am 99% sure it is this woman. Member of the 'Downtown Charlottetown Residents' Association'.

Siriusb · #**4037** Posted **Jul 17, 2023, 5:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by adamuptownsj

A lobster lady: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andrea-battison-9686904b

EDIT: I am 99% sure it is this woman. Member of the 'Downtown Charlottetown Residents' Association'.

The Downtown Charlottetown Residence Association is a selfish leftist NIMBY driven group made-up of well to do folks who use their power and influence, and use whatever tactics and means to totally squelch any development in the 500 lot. IRAC is their number one method to do this. Time to put a stop to this.

Yes, that's her for sure. Must be something wrong with someone who would want to delay or stop so much development for housing or otherwise while she lives in quite good conditions considering her educational background. I feel sorry for those looking for a place to live.
If only IRAC would smartin-up and start charging a fee for appeals. A $500 fee should put a stop to that!!

Siriusb · #**4038** Posted **Jul 19, 2023, 12:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by josh_cat_eyes

Is there no longer a need for a parking garage here? I would have thought that with a sense downtown like Charlottetown has they would need all the parking structures they can get.

Looks like the 325 plus parking spots have to stay. They better get this right! Dig down to get some of them in a new build would work and use a portion out front for businesses and the rest out back for parking on three floors. The next 10-12 floors use them for affordables, medium apartments and condos. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIVING DOWNTOWN!
The NIMBY Charlottetown residence group will have fun with this as they care nothing about people's housing issues. I hope the city is ready for a fight!

Siriusb · #**4039** Posted **Jul 20, 2023, 10:05 AM**

What is NIMBYism and how is it affecting how much housing is getting built?

by Vanessa Balintec
CBC News ·
Posted: Jul 20, 2023 5:00 AM ADT

"......those with NIMBY views often have more wealth, power and resources to advocate for their wants compared to the general population and those looking to move into affordable housing developments."

"......their advocacy may be helping drive the very same system emptying their neighbourhoods and businesses and keeping their children and grandchildren from becoming homeowners,....."

WORTH READING THIS ARTICLE. Nimbyism is a major contributor to our housing shortage, development cancellations and even urban sprawl......and more.

MORE HERE >
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nimbyism-explainer-1.6909852

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Siriusb · #**4040** Posted **Jul 23, 2023, 3:18 PM**

St Martha's Court Update

This development is moving on faster than the APM Sherwood Crossing development by a long shot. Nice to see that they are taking on this project post haste which will help the housing situation albeit in a small way.
BTW, the development slated to go into the next lots to the south have been approved and is slated to go to public consultation soon.

Here are some photos of St Martha's Court.