[fjordgard]

Podcast on Blatchford on the relatively high profile Volts podcast: https://www.volts.wtf/p/canadas-largest-sustainable-community?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Probably the most noteworthy thing out of this podcast for local Blatchford watchers is that Tom Lumsden says the first 4-6 storey will break ground in the next month. Let's keep our eyes open!

 

[archited]

Expectations for this year...

 

[VaultBoy]

Great to see construction starting on the East side close to the new station and finally something to connect Princess Elizabeth ave into the neighborhood

 

[BrettB]

 

[CplKlinger]

The Blatchford page on the city's website was recently updated with some interesting info about why certain decisions were made (ie dropping the pneumatic waste system).

There's also a listing for one of the multi-unit properties. Inside, there are links to Blatchford's Green Building Codes, the Blatchford West Architectural and Urban Design Guidelines, and the Multi-Unit Lots District Energy Sharing System Design Guide. I have never seen these three documents posted publicly, so this is quite exciting. The high price for the listing surprised me, but it makes sense since the proceeds from these sales fund the next stages of development.

A second multi-unit property is now listed.

 

[Gus Haynes]

 

[Coprolite]

Well, this is the first time I've seen any activity around these old hangars since I moved in. The doors have always been closed. Earlier I noticed a large boom lift operating in it too.

 

[archited]

Hopefully they are being repurposed and not demolished.

 

[Coprolite]

Hopefully they are being repurposed and not demolished.

It's an intriguing idea, but I'm not sure what they can be repurposed for. They're literally just sheet metal over a very large frame.

 

[MattPT]

Amazing venue. Open air possibilities. Weddings and concerts. Done. lol

 

[fjordgard]

It's an intriguing idea, but I'm not sure what they can be repurposed for. They're literally just sheet metal over a very large frame.

There were also a couple fires in them last year, sometime around when the other hangar burned down. I don’t think they will be saved.

 

[IanO]

There is a permit out to renovate the control tower I believe.

 

[BASE]

Would love to see those hangars stick around but don't think that's the plan.

 

[archited]

They have very little aesthetic appeal as is but they could be repurposed. Emulating the aviation aesthetic would serve as a great remembrance of a major part of Edmonton's history

 

[Coprolite]

There were also a couple fires in them last year, sometime around when the other hangar burned down. I don’t think they will be saved.

These ones don't really have anything any elements that can be burnt, and these would have to be really interesting fires to get the frame hot enough to weaken the steel.

Rust is the more likely culprit if they're beyond saving at this point.