It looks like a completely new building. Hope they can save the ground floor arches.

Turned out pretty well. I think it’s time to retire to faux wood looking material on new projects though.

Great news!

Here is a how i would quickly look at a concrete high-rise on a downtown lot that is for sale right now. 1009 9 Ave SW is for sale...

Probably around ~$700psf saleable. Used to be closer to ~650psf. Just guessing as i haven't priced out concrete in a while. Numbers for...

Does anything have to happen in terms of provincial regulations to open up the mass timber mid-rise market in Alberta? (Apologies for...

Would the construction cost of mass timber versus concrete make it a cheaper option in the 8-10 story range? Could it lead to a new...

https://www.naturallywood.com/products/cross-laminated-timber/

Alternative proposal - provide attractive temporary tax breaks to owners of vacant lots with TLUs that provide a temporary public good...

It's already gotten lots of attention across Canada and the US (from the Washington Post no less)! 30% vacancies is no longer a...

https://calgary.citynews.ca/video/2024/07/22/major-construction-in-calgarys-marda-loop/

July update from the City suggests there may be a rift between RNDSQR and the City on the funding model. Would not be surprised if we...

If the City could find a way to calm McLeod Trail, I think that would be one of the most impactful ways to encourage people to visit the...

This is pretty good! The different coloured soffit under the balconies is pretty cool! A higher end material around the balcony areas...