Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015) - Page 415

hilman · #**8281** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 2:27 PM**

https://twitter.com/uptown_one/status/905563180910264320

adam-machiavelli · #**8282** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 3:32 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Proposed rezoning of Oliver properties
September 6, 2017

Citizens are invited to an open house about a proposed rezoning and an amendment to the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Drop-in, no scheduled presentation)
Location: Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 Street NW

This application is to rezone land at 10231 - 120 Street NW from (US) Urban Services Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision. The zoning change would allow for a 12 Storey residential development with the following features:

42 meters in height
155 Residential Dwellings
5.0 Floor Area Ratio
a minimum of 165 parking spaces

An associated application to amend the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan has also been made to support this rezoning.

For more information:

edmonton.ca/PublicInvolvementCalendar

Media contacts:

Lisa Sobchyshyn
Communications Advisor
Sustainable Development
780-442-7192

165 parking spots in a downtown building. Jeezus crap that's a lot!

Landlocked · #**8283** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 3:43 PM**

[QUOTE=B.ike;7913642]forgot to upload these as part of the update....the westmount village developed by CD:

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Any time I see styrofoam insulation used on the exterior of a basement foundation I think of this:

kcantor · #**8284** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by hilman

https://twitter.com/uptown_one/status/905563180910264320

one of the few daytime shots where you can see how green both commerce place and manulife are...

Coldrsx · #**8285** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 5:38 PM**

[QUOTE=Landlocked;7914119]

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.ike

forgot to upload these as part of the update....the westmount village developed by CD:

DSC_2432

Any time I see styrofoam insulation used on the exterior of a basement foundation I think of this:

Actually... that is the typical detail, especially for commercial designs. 2-4" rigid down to 4' min.

s211 · #**8286** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 6:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by B.ike

forgot to upload these as part of the update....the westmount village developed by CD:

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Is that an office building? I'd pray it's not multi-res, because steel frame and multi-res don't mix well.

CMD UW · #**8287** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by s211

Is that an office building? I'd pray it's not multi-res, because steel frame and multi-res don't mix well.

How so? There are many highrise residential apartment buildings out there that are built with steel. The one common downside with steel frame construction is vibration.

240glt · #**8288** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 7:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by s211

Is that an office building? I'd pray it's not multi-res, because steel frame and multi-res don't mix well.

It's going to be a seniors home. Steel construction is less than ideal for residential but in this case it probably won't make that much difference

Coldrsx · #**8289** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 8:23 PM**

EPS admin RFP

Lease Space Requirements
The City is currently seeking space for lease that meets the following requirements.

Current Requirements
Address Size Description
General Downtown Area 80,000 sq ft Commercial Office Space

https://www.edmonton.ca/business_economy...m_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Hallsy's Toupee · #**8290** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 8:32 PM**

Possibility of hosting 2nd Amazon North American headquarters has #yeg mayor excited
http://glbn.ca/5uv63V

Go for broke, Brad!

hilman · #**8291** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 8:41 PM**

Amazon is looking for a lot of space and people as they want it to be similar in size to their Seattle campus.

https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/09/07/john-tory-wants-toronto-home-amazons-second-hq/

McBoo · #**8292** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 9:38 PM**

Just seems so far fetched - and doubt they'd be interested in Class B or C vacant office towers - more like a huge, connected campus.

But, even only to get some practice, worth trying. We do have an advantage of being close to Seattle and only one time zone away.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**8293** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 10:02 PM**

I would rather that EDCC and the City at least get into the game than not do so at all. I don't understand people in this city who think we shouldn't bother pursuing these HQ opportunities and then wonder why we can't fill our office spaces.

Black Star · #**8294** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 11:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

I would rather that EDCC and the City at least get into the game than not do so at all. I don't understand people in this city who think we shouldn't bother pursuing these HQ opportunities and then wonder why we can't fill our office spaces.

Great opportunity to stretch our wings.

Crazy things can and do happen in regards to these opportunities. Its not always the cities you might think are shoe ins that get the green light.

Edmonton go for it with all cylinders pumping.

Black Star · #**8295** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 11:18 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

EPS admin RFP

Lease Space Requirements
The City is currently seeking space for lease that meets the following requirements.

Current Requirements
Address Size Description
General Downtown Area 80,000 sq ft Commercial Office Space

https://www.edmonton.ca/business_economy...m_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Er ummm. Crazy question.

How many sq ft left in the Edmonton tower?

Coldrsx · #**8296** Posted **Sep 8, 2017, 1:52 AM**

I would guess in that range.

Vixx · #**8297** Posted **Sep 8, 2017, 3:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by Black Star

Great opportunity to stretch our wings.

Crazy things can and do happen in regards to these opportunities. Its not always the cities you might think are shoe ins that get the green light.

Edmonton go for it with all cylinders pumping.

Agree.

Even though we (and realistically every Canadian city) have a slim chance, there's no reason why we shouldn't be making a pitch to highlight the unique benefits Edmonton could provide to a large corporation such as Amazon.

It helps get the city's name out, gives us an opportunity to showcase our strengths and later on learn from our mistakes.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**8298** Posted **Sep 8, 2017, 4:37 AM**

^ Canada will have some advantages over the States now and maybe the future. America's current immigration policies have been a big factor in attracting and retaining top employees. Access to Asian and European markets might play into things while Cheeto Jesus pushes America First protectionism. NAFTA renegotiations could be a factor too since online retail is on the bargaining table.

Black Star · #**8299** Posted **Sep 8, 2017, 5:14 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

^ Canada will have some advantages over the States now and maybe the future. America's current immigration policies have been a big factor in attracting and retaining top employees. Access to Asian and European markets might play into things while Cheeto Jesus pushes America First protectionism. NAFTA renegotiations could be a factor too since online retail is on the bargaining table.

Nothing wrong with this.

technomad · #**8300** Posted **Sep 8, 2017, 4:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vixx

Agree.

Even though we (and realistically every Canadian city) have a slim chance, there's no reason why we shouldn't be making a pitch to highlight the unique benefits Edmonton could provide to a large corporation such as Amazon.

It helps get the city's name out, gives us an opportunity to showcase our strengths and later on learn from our mistakes.

Curious.. what mistakes that lead up to the last corporate exodus do you think Edmonton has learned from?