[Abba]

 

[crisp]

So much hate for this project. What will everyone's opinion be if it ends up performing extremely well?

 

[Calfaer]

While I think the design is a bit tacky, I do like the overall variety that this provides. Just really wish there wasn't a big parking lot in front. This area could have really used a boost to walkability, but perhaps it's not feasible with the level of density? I don't know, I'm just tired of endless parking lots.

 

[Daveography]

@crisp My opinion of it if it performs well will be about the same as any strip mall that performs well. Maybe even a little worse, because most strip malls don't pretend to be something they can never hope to be.

 

[crisp]

@Daveography Fair.

To me, this project is tucked away enough (beside a graveyard and 3 blocks from 124) to not be that noticeable or detract any authenticity from 124. It's just an extension of "The Fairwoods" little strip mall just a block West. Which would be great if that European Sweetness shop can expand and move to a bigger bay in Manchester. Awesome Eastern European (Serbian) foods to pick from there.

Overall, more amenities, more people, more demand for development in the area. Would love to see some mid-rises go up on 124th North of 104 Ave.

 

[quit]

So much hate for this project. What will everyone's opinion be if it ends up performing extremely well?

The same strong dislike.

I echo Dave.

The primary use for this development is small businesses. Businesses either do well or they don't; not the buildings they occupy. If a business I want to support moves in here, I will bring my patronage to that business and support them. However, that doesn't mean that I can't dislike the space they occupy. Those view points/opinions do not need to be mutually exclusive.

 

[Aaron_Lloyd]

@crisp I'm sure Oliver Square performs "extremely well" too, doesn't mean it's not a blight and a new obstacle to a better urban environment. Doughnuts may be delicious and sell well, doesn't mean they're healthy for you.

 

[.crystalised.]

@westcoastjos Highly doubt anything will happen with that wall at this point.

Let's paint it dark blue so that it blends with the sky, and then nobody will notice it! Seem familiar? (Looking at you, Telus Toll Building).

'Nothing to see here, folks...' <<GC slowly backs away with paintbrush>>

 

[.crystalised.]

@crisp My opinion of it if it performs well will be about the same as any strip mall that performs well. Maybe even a little worse, because most strip malls don't pretend to be something they can never hope to be.

Hear, hear.

 

[.crystalised.]

Repeat after us "it totally blends in with the rest of the development".

 

[Platinum107]

Never fails to disappoint ?

 

[Daveography]

First confirmed tenant:

Reference ID: Job No 353393154-002
Description: To change the Use from Warehouse Sales to a Brewery, Winery or Distillery (Arcadia Brewing Co.) and to construct interior alterations
Location: 12016 - 107 AVENUE NW
Plan 9223242 Blk 20 Lot 1
Applicant: LAND FACULTY DESIGN
Status: To Be Assigned
Create Date: 1/28/2020 3:11:45 PM
Neighbourhood: QUEEN MARY PARK

 

[archited]

Perfect tenant for the place. Now when one over-imbibes and wakes up on the sidewalk after being prodded by a night-stick the first impression will be "holy MoG how did I end up in Europe... um, or is this Disneyland... um, this is a nightmare... I'm going to have to quit drinking!

 

[positive1]

I like it. A bit of whimsy here and there isn't the end of the world.

 

[Daveography]

@positive1 I like your attitude. I definitely wouldn't find it so bad if it at least had other elements of good urbanism going for it.