[Stevey_G]

^^but is it for students? I've not seen an indication of that. If it is, do the floorplans reflect that, i.e. 2 (or more) equal sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms? My own condo has one ridiculously large primary suite and one small secondary bedroom; definitely not an even-steven situation. Stranger still is that this project isn't even on either Westrich's or J&S Architect's web sites.

I think it is, students often rent then sublet the second bedroom. And a 2nd bathroom and kinda the standard now. I used to hate when I'd chow down my curry rice from Khazana and have a 5-alarm emergency banging at the bathroom door while my roommate was rocking the bath salts and bubble baths.

 

[Markyeg]

Stranger still is that this project isn't even on either Westrich's or J&S Architect's web sites.

Not completely relevant, but Cidex has lots of work on the go right now that doesn’t appear on their website as well (Hat @ St Albert, Nolan Hill twin towers in Calgary).

 

[David A]

I disagree, let the market depict what gets built. This is Edmonton, it's not Victoria but neither is it Toronto. There is plenty of space down Capital blvd for more CRUs. I used to care about height and mixed-use and all that as well, but now I'm ok with just more density and filling up spaces in general.

If we demand and only accept highrises in the downtown core, or let's just say WH district, we're just going to continue getting a bunch of never-built Massey Fergusons. There's plenty of space for highrises when the demand comes along.

Yes, this lot was an old industrial building with no one living here before. While this location is decent, it doesn't have a spectacular view and is not close enough to the core to merit a high rise.

It is not as if there are no other lots remaining to build those on downtown. So the best thing to do is add more residential to the area and not wait maybe 30 years for the perfect high rise for this site.

 

[Offworld]

I think it is, students often rent then sublet the second bedroom. And a 2nd bathroom and kinda the standard now. I used to hate when I'd chow down my curry rice from Khazana and have a 5-alarm emergency banging at the bathroom door while my roommate was rocking the bath salts and bubble baths.

Ummm... balcony then?

Just putting it out there, so to speak.

 

[archited]

^ in respect for a general consensus I am staying mum (for now ).

 

[IanO]

Crane up!

 

[northlands]

Great shot of your fav building in Edmonton @IanO ! Didn't know The Legacy could look that good.

 

[crisp]

I don't disagree here for sure. But we should bear in mind experiences in other markets when planning our own. Though a bit different, look at all the small units being built by investment driven mentality in Toronto which now are sitting and not selling and people are stuck with underwater assets. The same goes for rentals as well. You need to build with things people want in mind. And being an automobile-centric city, I will say there IS a chance that these units will struggle to compete with other units in the area which are larger, have parking, and are cheaper on the monthly.

Again not complaining, it's an improvement on what was there, but the developer should exercise caution building "nothing but living space" homes especially in a market with a relatively large amount of rental inventory. Gotta compete, and give your building competing elements.

Any Toronto investor who got stuck with those assets should have understood that high-reward opportunities come with equally high-risk outcomes.

If the units be truly small and no parking, then the rental price should reflect it. And since it's all rental, good luck and good on Westrich for taking on the risk themselves to test out the market.

 

[Offworld]

Crane up!
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Oh man, the predominating colour palette there. So much greige and salmon (hard to adequately describe the latter colour to my eyes).

 

[crisp]

Crane up!
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Where's Waldo, crane edition.

 

[ChazYEG]

Any Toronto investor who got stuck with those assets should have understood that high-reward opportunities come with equally high-risk outcomes.

If the units be truly small and no parking, then the rental price should reflect it. And since it's all rental, good luck and good on Westrich for taking on the risk themselves to test out the market.

The greige bothers me, the pink-ish red doesn't bother me nearly as much. In a weird, twisted way, it feels very home-y to me. I guess... I figure being homesick is really a thing, now.

 

[MacLac]

Oh man, the predominating colour palette there. So much greige and salmon (hard to adequately describe the latter colour to my eyes).

Kinda late to the "color palette" bashing party for that part of DT.....old news as far as we're concerned......next.....

 

[Stevey_G]

Any Toronto investor who got stuck with those assets should have understood that high-reward opportunities come with equally high-risk outcomes.

If the units be truly small and no parking, then the rental price should reflect it. And since it's all rental, good luck and good on Westrich for taking on the risk themselves to test out the market.

Yeah it's an improvement on the area. I just think it's going to poorly integrate into what the Capital Boulevard could and should be. I always envisioned a future where it was a walkable, pedestrian friendly stretch of road lined with coffee shops, retail, etc built into mixed use developments and closed off on summer weekends. Hopefully other projects build up in the area that fulfill that vision.

 

[crisp]

I too, and many have envisioned that for Capital Blvd since it has gotten a massive facelift. Unfortunately, that facelift has been how long ago now? Over a decade for sure and parts of the strip already look like it needs to be refurbished.

At this point, I think a more residential focused strip on Capital Blvd will compliment the new WH park much better. Get more bodies living in the area, more retail will find its place eventually.

 

[David A]

What is it with the lazy vision of a downtown filled with coffee shops, but no useful retail where people could actually go to buy useful things they need everyday?

I suppose people living here are supposed to drive, walk or bike all the way to Unity Square for that. If we want our downtown to really thrive we need to get beyond these good, but over relied on and tired ideas of retail.