[Barnaby]

Weird location for a tower at the moment. Once the area is built up by Westrich & Autograph that won't be the case. The park sure helps alot.

I do think this build would have done much better in the short term on 104th St by the Arena.

 

[archited]

There should be an impetus for Phase II based on Concept Completeness.

 

[thommyjo]

Hopefully Parks 1 catches a big uptick this summer/fall.

It caught the end of a lot of projects coming online (Falcon 1, switch, enbridge tower conversion, then everything west of 109st too like mercury, hat122, abbey lane, Edward). So I’m not surprised it has been slower.

But with the park done this summer as a huge benefit and no new projects finished by fall (unless lotus is done?), there should be a lot less new inventory to absorb.

 

[MacLac]

What are we thinking here? I see Parks phase 2 here…….60% occupied after 1 year? The Switch took 2 years to reach 88% occupied.

Notice more refinement in the lower rise portion....

 

[NicolBolas]

If it goes ahead it's one of the more compelling developments downtown.

 

[ForestedImagination]

With the renderings for Falcon 2 and Connect Centre tower just out, I wonder if Maclab will want to make a move on this one some point soon...

 

[MacLac]

The Parks is getting a TON of attention with winning awards, being discussed at meetings and conventions….all over LinkedIN…..for the love of Gawd MacLab - start the next phase…

Btw, here are some pics we haven’t see before from Dialog…..

 

[strata]

In a related subject, Blatchford won Best New Community at the 2023 CHBA National Awards:

Blatchford: Best New Community | 2023 CHBA Awards

Discover Blatchford wins Best New Community at 2023 CHBA Awards for innovative land use concepts, amenities, and environmental initiatives.

blatchfordedmonton.ca

I digress. I love The Parks and I would like nothing more than to see Phase 2 start. The point I was trying to make (in a poor attempt at being funny) is that winning awards does not guarantee success or market acceptance. The Parks will continue once the first building is substantially leased and there is a business case to keep building...which will happen, it's just taking a little longer than we all want

 

[MacLac]

Free publicity Ian from Cory…….

 

[IanO]

Exciting times.

 

[whattheheck]

The elegance of this building it great. From multiple angles. This tower will age gracefully. The city should work with the developer to see what can be done to get the second tower going. (outside of blatant taxpayer subsidies)

 

[ForestedImagination]

That Money Mart on 108th & Jasper is now closed and moving. Maybe a sign of things to come...?

 

[MacLac]

Whose left before the wrecking ball shows up?

 

[Gronk!]

That Money Mart on 108th & Jasper is now closed and moving. Maybe a sign of things to come...?

Inasal Grill Avenue also needs to move out.

 

[Friendmonton]

I was under the impression the lacklustre occupancy rate was either delaying or causing a rethink. Hope I heard wrong.