strata
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Every time I see this rendering, it makes me smile.
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Every time I see this rendering, it makes me smile.
MattPT
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I know this isn’t the right thread to ask this…but… the black with colours building in the background… is that that old sketchy apartment on 101? The lack of windows makes it look like the old remand centre lol
David A
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Slightly more colourful, but it sure does have more of a prison vibe. Perhaps decent or ample windows are now only a thing for the upper and middle classes.
kcantor
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While it didn't apply when this one was first built, current code provisions don't readily support decent or ample windows from an architectural/livability perspective.. The "vibe" you describe here is likely to be more and not less common going forward.
David A
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Lots of newer buildings seems to have decent or more apple windows. I suspect their target market is more upper or middle classes.
Pro.N
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I think it's just an elevator down to the parkade (see pic from October 2024). The parkade extension has new ramps to move between levels on the far east side, as well as a "105 Avenue Exit" which is the exit using the dock exit/entrance. However, there are pedestrian markings in that area, so maybe there could be a pedway connection via the parkade?
YEG imagineer
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Did a tour of Switch yesterday and the Qualico staff said the building was 59% full as of yesterday and they are getting 1 to 5 new renters everyday and expect to be full before end of summer. The next tower is expected to start later this summer to next year. Mostly due to the tariff issue not being known. Building was nice and the under construction park is going to be amazing.
thommyjo
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i really don't understand what the raised walkway is for other than expensive whimsy.
MacLac
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An escape from the Fetanyl Hunchers? Unless the area is swipe card only than yeah maybe you’re right?
MattPT
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We’re just not used to developers putting thought into projects. I don’t think we should ever complain about anything like this that’s being built by private money. Hopefully it draws people to the area. I also don’t necessarily see a point to it, but not everything in a well built city has to have a point. It adds visual and tactile interest (not sure if tactile is the exact right word to use here) but I just mean, things like this that you can interact with, are usually (and it this case hopefully) well received.
A public example on a larger scale would be the weird mushroom thing in Sevilla. Not really a point to it, but it’s cool. Not everything has to be completely utilitarian
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A public example on a larger scale would be the weird mushroom thing in Sevilla. Not really a point to it, but it’s cool. Not everything has to be completely utilitarian
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David A
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Edmonton is very much built and based on being such a utilitarian city, partly due to the era it grew in. This is not all bad, but yes that type of thinking is so very pervasive here.
I agree, live a little, build something interesting or different every once in a while, especially if it is non public money.
I agree, live a little, build something interesting or different every once in a while, especially if it is non public money.
Friendmonton
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Definitely, reminds me of one of the new parks in Vancouver. Just needs a mural on the CN tower.
I'm curious what they'll do with the giant pit just to the east--fill it in, start foundations for the next next phase's parkade, leave as-is...?
I'm curious what they'll do with the giant pit just to the east--fill it in, start foundations for the next next phase's parkade, leave as-is...?
Edmcowboy11
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And heaven forbid something interesting and unique is built with public money.
kcantor
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I don't think it's likely to be filled in as any material brought in to fill it will only need to be excavated for future parkade construction.
The pit itself was created as a result of "remediation by removal" of contaminated material subsequent to the site being purchased. It was actually "monitored" for a long time after it was excavated to see how and quickly it would "naturalize" given it was excavated to typically poor (for plant material) clay soil but with that being offset by stable banks and an expected collection of rainwater at the bottom and given that the area remained relatively secure and unused for other purposes. I used to have some photos but it was quite surprising how much plant material did take root (entirely naturally as there was no seeding done) in an urban location/environment and well it thrived.