[IanO]

Absolutely critical to all of this and a HUGE THANK YOU to those involved and behind the scenes; in particular to the folks at the IIF and EPCOR.

 

[MacLac]

So Site "C" is the Parks Connector and 45 storey buildings - it was NOT eluding to the existing Parks #1 - so this makes it sound like the "Connector and 45 storey" are really happening!

 

[kcantor]

^^^
This is for all those who hold their breath until they turn blue that infill is cheaper than greenfield because you don’t need to add system capacity for power (or water or drainage…).

 

[constance_chlore]

^^^
This is for all those who hold their breath until they turn blue that infill is cheaper than greenfield because you don’t need to add system capacity for power (or water or drainage…).

I don't think the addition of 1300+ units within a couple blocks is typical of what people mean by 'infill.'

 

[ChazYEG]

^^^
This is for all those who hold their breath until they turn blue that infill is cheaper than greenfield because you don’t need to add system capacity for power (or water or drainage…).

For 1300 dwellings, it's still far cheaper on a per unit basis.

 

[JNO1]

I went to the open house at the Alberta Block last night. Very interesting construct they have put together there for the purchase of the building. Seriously considering investing.
Here is a link to the website if anyone is interested.
https://homesteadcowork.ca/

 

[bodsbods9090]

Coming to Executive Committee: A sole-source agreement (funded by the Infill Infrastructure Fund) for EPCOR to upgrade downtown electrical infrastructure to support seven(!) residential projects totalling ~1,300 units(!!!). Three projects are currently under construction, and four are proposed.
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So if my math is correct:

Project A: Lotus
Project B: Lilac
Project C: Parks
Project D: Westrich Proposal
Project E: Shift
Project F: ????
Project G: Williams Hall

Sound right?

 

[TAS]

So if my math is correct:

Project A: Lotus
Project B: Lilac
Project C: Parks
Project D: Westrich Proposal
Project E: Shift
Project F: ????
Project G: Williams Hall

Sound right?

I think project D is BLVD https://edmonton.skyrisecities.com/...a-architecture-inc-10163-108-street-nw.41930/

And project F is Westrich facing park.

 

[thommyjo]

For 1300 dwellings, it's still far cheaper on a per unit basis.

Yeah. Idk what the gotchu is here? How many roads does 1300 greenfield homes require vs what we are building for these projects downtown?

Of course density requires upgrades to services. If 20,000 more people live downtown, there will be needs for more fire, garbage, and enforcement, transit. And yet those will all be significantly less than a 20,000 person suburb having all of those.

 

[policyenthusiast]

Is there demand for 1,300 on-market housing units Downtown?

 

[IanO]

It's not even close, however initial offsite levies do cover much/all of the initial costs, BUT it then gets turned over to the City and is added to City liability forever for O&M.

 

[IanO]

Is there demand for 1,300 on-market housing units Downtown?

They will be delivered over the next 3-5yrs and so very much so.

300/yr for absorption is very reasonable.

 

[IanO]

Today's trivia question for 10pts - The recently revealed original logo on the APA Coast 105st. What is it?

 

[MacLac]

Ramada Renaissance - later turned to Marriott Renaissance.....I guess they bought the Ramada brand back in the day and have since sold it.........worked for the brand at their Madison St location in DT Seattle in 2001

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seasm-renaissance-seattle-hotel/overview/

 

[Gronk!]

Inside the Bell tower. Did they already shutdown for good? Or are they on holidays but didn't tell us?