IanO
Superstar
Zoning/massing/density study by the City's consultant about 15yrs ago.
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Dubas
Active Member
when it comes to Ian's posts, get used to it.
IanO
Superstar
A good reminder that we need to retain these kinds of spots.
IanO
Superstar
How is this still this?
TAS
Senior Member
Is this land still owned by province?
JNO1
Active Member
GoA owned?
I thought Anne Stevenson posted that something exciting was going to be announced for this site...over a year ago?
Maybe it was my imagination or wishful thinking. But yet another example (old BMO site on 101 St., old CWB site on Jasper and 114, Arlington site, old Petroleum Club site on 109St/111Ave, old Knox church site on 109St/83 Ave, numerous sites in Rossdale including the old power pant, etc, etc) of extremely valuable and high potential real estate sitting and festering for years on end. FFFFFFFIXXXXXX AUTO!!!!!!!!!!
I thought Anne Stevenson posted that something exciting was going to be announced for this site...over a year ago?
Maybe it was my imagination or wishful thinking. But yet another example (old BMO site on 101 St., old CWB site on Jasper and 114, Arlington site, old Petroleum Club site on 109St/111Ave, old Knox church site on 109St/83 Ave, numerous sites in Rossdale including the old power pant, etc, etc) of extremely valuable and high potential real estate sitting and festering for years on end. FFFFFFFIXXXXXX AUTO!!!!!!!!!!
IanO
Superstar
There was an RFEOI/RFP and then it stalled out.
David A
Senior Member
If this site is still G of A, well they move at their own pace so I doubt prodding by the city will help it move along any faster.
However, I do agree, there is an overall trend here downtown and in other central areas. It is not good. Some of these sites need more attention by the city.
Avenuer
Senior Member
The GOA says:
ReD TaPe ReDuCtIoN!
The GOA in reality:
Sits on property and does nothing.
Greenspace
Senior Member
The land is still owned by the province but has been transferred to a different ministry, although I forget which one.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Probably the Ministry of Magic, knowing this government.
JMatt88
New Member
constance_chlore
Active Member
I thought this house was being fixed up?! Or is this a situation like the McKenney where 'demolition' has a meaning other than the ordinary one? Any word, @Avenuer? (I think you had mentioned that the owners were going to seeking a Municipal Historic Resource designation?)
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constance_chlore
Active Member
More specifically, I thought I'd heard from the owner of Leonardo's Cafe around the corner that his brother had bought up this house and was planning to turn it into some sort of spa / lifestyle business (?). That was just a couple months ago; I find it really hard to imagine they changed their minds that fast unless they discovered that there were some issues that were even deeper than the obvious ones.
Didama
Active Member
So sad to lose that historic beauty.... probably needs a ton of work as it has been exposed to the elements so far, but nevertheless we need to find a way to save buildings like this.