[strata]

The message board hawks are going to be QUITE happy when they see the updated renders of this one, specifically the exterior materials.

 

[bodsbods9090]

Where's @Avenuer when you need him?!?!

 

[Kosy123]

Where's @Avenuer when you need him?!?!

 

[Gus Haynes]

Where's @Avenuer when you need him?!?!

Oh, I'm afraid the updated renders will be QUITE operational by the time @Avenuer arrives.

 

[Avenuer]

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[ForestedImagination]

Heard from sources within the City that this site will end up being "a couple towers". Hopefully that bears some truth to it.

 

[bodsbods9090]

Heard from sources within the City that this site will end up being "a couple towers". Hopefully that bears some truth to it.

Huh...well...changed their minds now that they got some $$$ for the project?

 

[MacLac]

Heard from sources within the City that this site will end up being "a couple towers". Hopefully that bears some truth to it.

Perhaps those city workers don’t know the original plans have changed?

 

[Avenuer]

Not happening - that was their original proposal, of course, and may be what your sources are referring to, unaware of the change to the current mid-rise design.

Heard from sources within the City that this site will end up being "a couple towers". Hopefully that bears some truth to it.

 

[TAS]

Not happening - that was their original proposal, of course, and may be what your sources are referring to, unaware of the change to the current mid-rise design.

@ForestedImagination
Always trust Skyrise Cities rather than what you hear from city sources.

 

[thommyjo]

@ForestedImagination
Always trust Skyrise Cities rather than what you hear from city sources.

exactly. I told my buddy at Atco his office was moving and he was like "what, no, we haven't heard any indication of that." Next week he texts me "how did you know??" Skyrise baby.

 

[inclusion]

Heard from sources within the City that this site will end up being "a couple towers". Hopefully that bears some truth to it.

What types of positions are the City sources in?

 

[Kosy123]

 

[cpnfantstk]

Winnipeg's downtown is deeply rooted in history. It is also the business, government and financial centre for its province so its downtown remains significant despite the problems it faces, which are similar to other cities.

Edmonton has either mostly forgotten we once had a great and vibrant downtown, or maybe many of the newcomers living in suburban areas don't realize this or care. I hope we can once again become a real city and not a collection of suburbs masquerading as one.

I'm seriously asking this and not trying to being smart. In what time period has Edmonton's downtown been vibrant and bustling with activity? I do recall the late 80s to the early 90s being pretty good but the struggles of the core have been there since the early 80s.
That being said, I think the core is heading in a really positive direction. The last ten years have been huge for our downtown in terms of development. However, the years of stagnation can't be erased so quickly. The vibrancy we all want for our core is just going to take a lot more planning, investment, people and time. Next 10- 15 years should be huge for this city.
The younger generation of Edmontonians seem to be more open and progressive to change. They'll be the decision makers. They're the one's who'll be shaping this city to it's true potential. The resistance and negativity to change will be removed from the equation.

 

[Markyeg]

Late to the party, but I can also confirm what others have said. No high rise is getting built here.