[Didama]

Leston has been average+ so could be worse. Some hope this will end up looking better than the render but without a doubt still nowhere near what we’re seeing at stadium yards

 

[archited]

Leston's focus is below market rentals -- if they simply match their previous standards for design then they get a pass. It is actually an excellent location for below market student housing!

 

[Markyeg]

Leston's focus is below market rentals -- if they simply match their previous standards for design then they get a pass. It is actually an excellent location for below market student housing!

Also excellent in the fact that they’re going to develop a lot that otherwise would’ve sat vacant for another 20+ years.

 

[Agard]

And suddenly the biggest critics are optimistic that this will turn out fine. Funny how that works

 

[IanO]

And suddenly the biggest critics are optimistic that this will turn out fine. Funny how that works

 

[archited]

Some developers have it; some don't!

 

[VaultBoy]

It'll be awesome to see this huge lot developed and even more people into the area brings it to life. And love that they have a public park in there

 

[constance_chlore]

Some developers have it; some don't!

But like, isn't this evidence that architecturally speaking, Leston doesn't have it? You might have confidence that it'll turn out better than the renders, but the renders are all we strictly have and they don't become magically better because it's Leston and not Westrich.

(Not to deny the good things that are in this proposal! Just confused about the huge shift in opinion.)

 

[archited]

^ The renderings originally offered up no longer have relevance -- I'm waiting for the new ones coming from Leston which by current standards from each -- Leston vs Westrich -- gives me more faith in what Leston will offer vs the disintegrating standards evident by successive Westrich proposals. We will have to wait and see was Leston has in mind. The original renderings -- now outdated -- were crap on a popsicle stick no matter who was the developer (to be clear).

 

[mcr]

^ The renderings originally offered up no longer have relevance -- I'm waiting for the new ones coming from Leston which by current standards from each -- Leston vs Westrich -- gives me more faith in what Leston will offer vs the disintegrating standards evident by successive Westrich proposals. We will have to wait and see was Leston has in mind. The original renderings -- now outdated -- were crap on a popsicle stick no matter who was the developer (to be clear).

All the info we have is that it was never a Westrich project, including the renders, we all just assumed it was given the blue accenting and their recent work in the area. For all we currently know, they are still accurate and this is Leston's plan, unless you've got other information. I sure as hell hope they aren't accurate, but other than the assumptions made on this forum, what makes you think they are outdated renders?

 

[Didama]

Personally all I can say is that if this was Westrich, I would have been massively disappointed because of their track record in other parts of the city (mind you that seems to be slipping a bit into the wood stick developer realm too). I'm still disappointed now that I know it's Leston, but at least I can't say I'm surprised by what they are planning to develop...this is their MO. Still a massive missed opportunity, but somehow it makes it better that it's not a company like Westrich that should know better.

 

[MacLac]

“……over 1000 suites in the pipeline……”

 

[Platinum107]

Call me crazy, but if the design improves and they choose to add some commercial around the site (esp fronting the 105th Ave plaza), this may be one of the best projects around downtown right now. 600+ units pretty great for density in the area, and it's filling an entire block of what was once disused and empty space. I just really hope some newer renderings come out so we can see what they're cooking

 

[archited]

Leston's meat and potatoes are sub-market housing projects -- it may not have any commercial retail if it follows suit.

 

[ChazYEG]

Call me crazy, but if the design improves and they choose to add some commercial around the site (esp fronting the 105th Ave plaza), this may be one of the best projects around downtown right now. 600+ units pretty great for density in the area, and it's filling an entire block of what was once disused and empty space. I just really hope some newer renderings come out so we can see what they're cooking

I agree. I would trade the retail for main floor units opening to the street, tho. There's no lack of retail around there, with it being directly behind Unity Square and just blocks away from other retail on 104 ave, so I feel like making it feel more urban with units opening to the street would be amazing, and do wonders for the feeling of liveliness of the area.