Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015) - Page 286

bulliver · #**5701** Posted **Dec 10, 2016, 1:53 AM**

^ They were lifting new HVAC equipment onto the roof of MacDonald Estates.

Coldrsx · #**5702** Posted **Dec 10, 2016, 6:41 PM**

Edmonton condo development continues despite economic woes

RYAN GARNER

Many players in the housing industry have been impacted by Alberta’s economic slowdown, but Edmonton condominium developers, in particular, have taken it on the chin amid the cutbacks and job losses.

Both new and pre-existing condominium sales are down this year, and prices have dropped along with them. The Realtors Association of Edmonton said that average selling prices for condos fell 4.75 per cent year-over-year in November, dipping to an average of $241,569. As a result of the declining sales figures, Edmonton condo starts are down substantially this year. According to the Fall 2016 Altus Group Housing Forecast, Edmonton saw 3,386 new condo unit starts between January and September 2015. That number has plummeted to 947 during the same period in 2016.

But the flagging figures haven’t impeded developers like Beaverbrook. The company expects to begin construction on its West Block project — which is expected to transform the northeast corner of 142 Street and Stony Plain Road — next spring and will hold a public grand opening for their new West Block presentation centre on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

http://edmontonjournal.com/business/comm...es-despite-economic-woes?__lsa=6fa2-9d0d

Black Star · #**5703** Posted **Dec 10, 2016, 6:56 PM**

Maybe getting new HVAC equipment at MacDonald Estates is a sign that they might spend money on exterior renos.

Would be nice.....

Black Star · #**5704** Posted **Dec 11, 2016, 11:25 PM**

City council will be asked to endorse a set of winter design recommendations Tuesday that could fundamentally shift what it’s like to walk outside in Edmonton.

http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-ne...nter-icy-blasts-with-better-urban-design

oiler-dude · #**5705** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 2:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by bulliver

^ They were lifting new HVAC equipment onto the roof of MacDonald Estates.

Cool, thanks Bulliver! Was neat to see a crane of that size.

Coldrsx · #**5706** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 4:19 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Star

City council will be asked to endorse a set of winter design recommendations Tuesday that could fundamentally shift what it’s like to walk outside in Edmonton.

http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-ne...nter-icy-blasts-with-better-urban-design

Hugely important, nay critical.

240glt · #**5707** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 3:12 PM**

Spotted this morning. What is that, just a lighting feature or is it a screen ?

240glt · #**5708** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 3:14 PM**

Also noticed yesterday on the way to the Italian Centre that they've got large chunks of the cladding town apart on 2nd Boyle Street Renaissance building. Enveloppe problems I assume. Such a shame for such a new building

Coldrsx · #**5709** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 3:15 PM**

TBD still, but it had a Canada flag up earlier this year.

Had a friend in from HK who has spent much time here over his life and had not been back in 1.5yrs, blown away by what has taken place downtown.

Urban recluse · #**5710** Posted **Dec 13, 2016, 3:37 AM**

Does anyone know if this building is still standing?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]

240glt · #**5711** Posted **Dec 13, 2016, 3:41 AM**

The old Sandman / Duane's home is it not ? If so yes still standing

A shadow of its former self unfortunately

Urban recluse · #**5712** Posted **Dec 13, 2016, 3:52 AM**

Oh, the homeless shelter near Edmonton House? Holy shit.

Black Star · #**5713** Posted **Dec 13, 2016, 4:04 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240glt

Spotted this morning. What is that, just a lighting feature or is it a screen ?

Does this look cool or what......

This tower is fantastic.

Coldrsx · #**5714** Posted **Dec 13, 2016, 10:22 PM**

https://twitter.com/IanOyeg

Coldrsx · #**5715** Posted **Dec 13, 2016, 10:22 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240glt

The old Sandman / Duane's home is it not ? If so yes still standing

A shadow of its former self unfortunately

The old Greenbrier was legendary for its geotechnical design among other things.

Kevin_foster · #**5716** Posted **Dec 13, 2016, 11:00 PM**

^ Those original supports are now covered up by ugly steel cladding. I wonder if they still remain under there...

Coldrsx · #**5717** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 5:09 AM**

Only one way to find out.

Mezzo off Whyte has demo prep it seems...

Coldrsx · #**5718** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 3:49 PM**

Reference ID: Job No 134240188-012
Description: To decrease the number of Dwellings from 188 to 179 (conversion of 9 Dwellings on 3rd Storey to Professional, Financial and Office Support Services) and to add a General Retail Stores Use to the main floor; and to construct exterior alterations (screened mechanical equipment on podium roof along lane) - Encore Condominiums.
Location: 10180 - 103 STREET NW
Plan NB1 Blk 3 Lots 209-210
Applicant: WESTRICH ENCORE INC.
Status: To Be Assigned

Coldrsx · #**5719** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 10:48 PM**

www.pangmandev.com

Hallsy's Toupee · #**5720** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 11:18 PM**

The only thing that will mar this beauty is the ugly WCB building next to it.