The Official PEI Project Thread

[josh_cat_eyes]

Originally Posted by CryingAutumn

From looking, I wasn't able to see what is happening with Water street, which leaves me very confused.

They’re removing water street and having it intersect with Grafton in a different location. They want that park area to extend to the water.

[Five Four]

Originally Posted by josh_cat_eyes

They’re removing water street and having it intersect with Grafton in a different location. They want that park area to extend to the water.

Not much water next to Water street then

[Five Four]

8-storey building proposed for Grafton Street going to public consultation



Charlottetown city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to move a proposal for a 158-unit apartment building at 199 Grafton Street, in the parking lot behind the Polyclinic, to public consultation.

Full article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-199-grafton-apartments-1.7028602

[Siriusb]

Tim Hortons 644 University Ave

Excerpt from the Council Meeting Tuesday:

644 University Avenue (PID #387852)
Request: This is a request to accept the traffic study prepared by Coles Associates Limited and Englobe Corp
to permit a drive-thru for a Tim Horton’s restaurant at the subject location.

-Currently the site is occupied by an existing gasoline bar and these uses will remain.
-The site is currently surrounded by eating and drinking establishments among others.
-An existing Tim Hortons is located directly across the street from this location.
-Police and Public Works have indicated they are satisfied with the traffic study findings
-It utilizes the already existing access points to University Avenue.

[Siriusb]

Originally Posted by Siriusb

Tim Hortons 644 University Ave

Excerpt from the Council Meeting Tuesday:

644 University Avenue (PID #387852)
Request: This is a request to accept the traffic study prepared by Coles Associates Limited and Englobe Corp
to permit a drive-thru for a Tim Horton’s restaurant at the subject location.

-Currently the site is occupied by an existing gasoline bar and these uses will remain.
-The site is currently surrounded by eating and drinking establishments among others.
-An existing Tim Hortons is located directly across the street from this location.
-Police and Public Works have indicated they are satisfied with the traffic study findings
-It utilizes the already existing access points to University Avenue.

APPROVED
644 University Avenue
Development Permit to allow for a drive-thru.

APPROVED
644 University Avenue construct a 4082 sq. ft. commercial building.

[Siriusb]

Originally Posted by CryingAutumn

8-storey building proposed for Grafton Street going to public consultation



Charlottetown city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to move a proposal for a 158-unit apartment building at 199 Grafton Street, in the parking lot behind the Polyclinic, to public consultation.

Full article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-199-grafton-apartments-1.7028602

Big mistake taking it to public consolation. The 500 lot people are vehemently against anything new and especially this project and others. They are the reason we are in this housing mess and still don't care about housing because they live in their cozy well maintained homes in 500 lot. They are NIMBYS personified and have managed to convince the brainless twits on city council to listen to their every word!!
I doubt this will fly! I hate to be skeptical but the city council still doesn't get the message on why our downtown is dying, why businesses are worried on closing and why we have two tabled stores in the downtown mall. Wake up city hall!!

[Five Four]

Originally Posted by Siriusb

Big mistake taking it to public consolation. The 500 lot people are vehemently against anything new and especially this project and others. They are the reason we are in this housing mess and still don't care about housing because they live in their cozy well maintained homes in 500 lot. They are NIMBYS personified and have managed to convince the brainless twits on city council to listen to their every word!!
I doubt this will fly! I hate to be skeptical but the city council still doesn't get the message on why our downtown is dying, why businesses are worried on closing and why we have two table stores in the downtown mall. Wake up city hall!!

They’re acting as though they proposed the Empire state building to be built there.

[Monctoncore]

Originally Posted by Siriusb

Big mistake taking it to public consolation. The 500 lot people are vehemently against anything new and especially this project and others. They are the reason we are in this housing mess and still don't care about housing because they live in their cozy well maintained homes in 500 lot. They are NIMBYS personified and have managed to convince the brainless twits on city council to listen to their every word!!
I doubt this will fly! I hate to be skeptical but the city council still doesn't get the message on why our downtown is dying, why businesses are worried on closing and why we have two table stores in the downtown mall. Wake up city hall!!

I’m hoping the recent PEI planning act changes will have an effect on this. I know it also applies to IRAC, so I think the appeals and complains process has to be an aggrieved person. So if approved by council they may not have as many appeals to slow things down. I just hope that the city sees the importance of housing and put that first.

[Siriusb]

PORTHOUSE IS DENIED BY PLANNING

Originally Posted by Siriusb

Big mistake taking it to public consolation. The 500 lot people are vehemently against anything new and especially this project and others. They are the reason we are in this housing mess and still don't care about housing because they live in their cozy well maintained homes in 500 lot. They are NIMBYS personified and have managed to convince the brainless twits on city council to listen to their every word!!
I doubt this will fly! I hate to be skeptical but the city council still doesn't get the message on why our downtown is dying, why businesses are worried on closing and why we have two tabled stores in the downtown mall. Wake up city hall!!

Told Ya!! Planning board has recommended to staff that the application for PortHouse be DENIED! Idiots!!
There goes 158 homes down the toilet! People should be protesting in the streets!!!

[Siriusb]

With the Porthouse project DENIED by planning, the parking lot should be open to tent living. ⛺ If you are looking for a place to live, here is the perfect location behind the Polyclinic. Centrally located, close to medical providers, perfect for outdoor living in the city. Everyone is welcome!

[Five Four]

Town of Cornwall getting new water tower to serve growing population



Structure will cost $4.6M, with P.E.I. and federal governments helping out

Ottawa will contribute $1.6 million for the water tower project, and the province will add $1.3 million. The Town of Cornwall will cover the additional $1.7 million of the $4.6 million project.

Full article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-cornwall-water-tower-1.7030149

[TGK]

Renderings by Coles Associates, made public via Design Review Board meeting package (Oct 30, 2023): https://www.charlottetown.ca/common/page...rYjFw4vhzra27xPILyAQrTsaldLwr8UIn%2bU%3d

[Siriusb]

Originally Posted by TGK

Renderings by Coles Associates, made public via Design Review Board meeting package (Oct 30, 2023): https://www.charlottetown.ca/common/page...rYjFw4vhzra27xPILyAQrTsaldLwr8UIn%2bU%3d

Thank you for this. Obviously the city is still stuck in the same mode it has been in since the 70's. This project barely puts a dent, less than 1% change, in the rental/housing situation. Looks like the ratio for every 27 units built outside the 500 lot, there was 1 built in the 500 lot, will continue. Pathetic isn't it! Building low-rise buildings will have no impact on that ratio and will do nothing for density downtown, helping businesses and reduce traffic/environmental impact outside the 500 lot.

[Siriusb]

Originally Posted by TGK

Renderings by Coles Associates, made public via Design Review Board meeting package (Oct 30, 2023): https://www.charlottetown.ca/common/page...rYjFw4vhzra27xPILyAQrTsaldLwr8UIn%2bU%3d

Old Irwin Printing Location

The apartment is well underway. I was able to get a picture of it today.

[Siriusb]

There is a lot of dump truck activity in the vacant lot across from UHaul on Capital Drive the last few days. I spoke to a driver and he said they've hauled 150 + loads from there. He seemed to think apartments were going in and said he'll let me know what when he hears more.
Anyone hear anything?

[TGK]

Originally Posted by Siriusb

There is a lot of dump truck activity in the vacant lot across from UHaul on Capital Drive the last few days. I spoke to a driver and he said they've hauled 150 + loads from there. He seemed to think apartments were going in and said he'll let me know what when he hears more.
Anyone hear anything?

I recall seeing a demolition permit for the bungalow a little while back, but no building permits. Weird they’re hauling so much away, you’d think that land would need to be built up. Maybe they’re bringing in material more suitable to build on?

Keep us posted.

[Siriusb]

Originally Posted by TGK

I recall seeing a demolition permit for the bungalow a little while back, but no building permits. Weird they’re hauling so much away, you’d think that land would need to be built up. Maybe they’re bringing in material more suitable to build on?

Keep us posted.

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25 Capital Dr
Construction of a 34-Unit Residential Dwelling
FitzGerald and Snow

The foundation is in along with a four storey elevator shaft, not surprising it's only four!

[Just an Islander]

Has anyone heard that the Sears building has been sold and Leon's is moving out of the building?

[TGK]

Originally Posted by Just an Islander

Has anyone heard that the Sears building has been sold and Leon's is moving out of the building?

I heard Leon’s was closing, but I assumed the person had no idea what a blowout sale is. Now I’m wondering if it’s true…

[Ryan23]

Originally Posted by Just an Islander

Has anyone heard that the Sears building has been sold and Leon's is moving out of the building?

I work in the building. What is happening is another family has bought the Leons franchise and is moving to a new location not sure where. Its weird and that apt over by the old Leons is part of this the guy who owns the Sears building was the one that started that apt and some trade offs happened. Murphy's owns there section of the sears mall on the inside not the outside like a condo. So the Murphy's will probably do something with the part of the building that they own.