[David A]

Since this did work out well, I wonder why developers/downtown boosters didn't advocate for this same grant structure again, which didn't require the city to pay out any money from its budget.

Instead, when they came back to council for support, they focused on a grant per sq.ft and that didn't seem to be as favorable with council nor the public.

IMO, probably not a good time to ask the city, which is financially strapped and already having to increase taxes more than it knows citizens can bear, for money.

I suppose, if they don't like the answer, they can always try again, but unless the above noted fundamentals change I feel that would probably be a waste of time.

 

[IanO]

My understanding is that there was a XX$sqft that was palatable and on the table, but folks got a little greedy.

 

[Avenuer]

My understanding is that there was a XX$sqft that was palatable and on the table, but folks got a little greedy.

Yup, they wanted something like $100/sq. ft. while the City was proposing $50 per sq. ft. at the most. They got greedy and ended up getting nothing.

 

[Gronk!]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1862587537698488475

 

[MacLac]

Walked by on Saturday night.....a LOT of lights were on at Midnight....by the looks of it at least half of the units on the West facing side......not bad....

 

[IanO]

Looking down from the 42nd at Encore.

 

[archited]

we should start a fund for photography lessons.

 

[Edmontonian]

Fixed it

Looking down while drunk from the 42nd at Encore.

 

[Greenspace]

10023 - 104 STREET NW Plan 2320719 Blk 3 Lot 67A - Major Development Permit​

External ID
550028441-002
Job Type
Major Development Permit
Description
Alteration of (an) existing building(s), Change of Use / Interior Alterations
Applicant
DHUNNA ASSOCIATES INC.
Status
Intake Review
Class of Permit

Create Date
December 16, 2024
Approval Date

Location
10023 - 104 STREET NW Plan 2320719 Blk 3 Lot 67A
Neighbourhood
DOWNTOWN

 

[archited]

Interesting -- I wonder if this relates to a retail unit in the podium.

 

[Greenspace]

Yes it does. I'm hearing it's a daycare.

 

[fromyeg]

Yes it does. I'm hearing it's a daycare.

This would be fantastic. Exactly the sort of thing that is needed to attract and retain families downtown.

 

[David A]

This would be fantastic. Exactly the sort of thing that is needed to attract and retain families downtown.

Perhaps more is needed, but isn't there already a daycare for a long time in a building about a block away on 103rd and 100 Ave, the one with the brand new bar/restaurant?

 

[Greenspace]

$10/day daycare there's huge demand across the city.

 

[NicolBolas]

This would be fantastic. Exactly the sort of thing that is needed to attract and retain families downtown.

More is needed for that.

Downtown isn't all that attractive for families with young kids. As a person with a young family who lives in a single family home way in the far north east here would be my barricades.

- My perception of safety downtown for my kids still isn't the greatest.

- Our LRT system is not efficient, nor is it safe for me to make my commute worth it.

- It lacks vibrancy, if downtown is about as active as a suburban neighborhood then my desire to give up a yard for it is greatly diminished.