IanO
Superstar
Right. Forgot about that minor detail. Still could be accomplished, but I suppose too costly/risky vis a vis.
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David A
Senior Member
There seems to be no shortage or decent spaces downtown for a new hotel. The problem seems to be something else.
Gronk!
Senior Member
If they can't erect a hotel at Jasper/99 St due to the LRT tunnel, I'd like to see something built other than a parking lot. How about a park with a basketball court, a skateboard ramp, and plenty of greenery? Can't have too many parks if you ask me.
BTW that LRT tunnel can also apply to the park in front of the Hotel Mac, am I right?.
BTW that LRT tunnel can also apply to the park in front of the Hotel Mac, am I right?.
IanO
Superstar
Mind you, it is the one of the BEST examples of what a surface lot should look/feel like.
an_edmontonian
New Member
This is one of the few nicely developed plots in the CBD, I can't fathom it being turned into something else when this is just down the road...
mcr
Active Member
Given the LRT constraints, what would be the most substantial type of development we could reasonably see on that corner? Something like the The Mayfair on 109 / Jasper?
Edit: I'm referencing Jasper/99, not Thornton Ct
Edit: I'm referencing Jasper/99, not Thornton Ct
IanO
Superstar
There have been some proposals for this site, including the infamous 'Eagle's Nest', but it is THE logical site for a ECC associated hotel that's interconnected.
Gus Haynes
Active Member
I dunno about this. It might not be "heavily used" in the sense of attracting a lot of people to hang out, but I like to think it's heavily appreciated in the sense that you can walk or drive by it and enjoy what it offers: pretty green space and a nice view of one of our most cherished DT properties.
Offworld
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I always loved the name for that proposal. More specifically, back in the day wasn't the proposal called The Eyrie? That made it even cooler.There have been some proposals for this site, including the infamous 'Eagle's Nest', but it is THE logical site for a ECC associated hotel that's interconnected.
IanO
Superstar
It's not always about use, but often about contribution to the look/feel of an area; Downtown Edmonton disproportionately feels dart, concrete, drab and so spaces like this counteract that.
IanO
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Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
I'm glad they got rid of the expansion and also, the parking lot on the valley side.
Out of Towner
Active Member
The Macdonald Hotel patio overlooking the valley has a Banff Springs vibe to it. With the convention center right there too, the city should hire some consultants to study the feasibility of creating an up-scale boutique shopping district along that blighted east strip of Jasper The bohemian farmer's market thing didn't work. It's time to move on from it and rethink how that area can be developed into something productive.
David A
Senior Member
A spa close to the Macdonald Hotel and overlooking the valley would would be a good idea and there is merit to it.
It also would be nice to have nearby historic buildings become a more up scale shopping area as the area has a lot of visitor traffic due to the nearby hotels and convention centre.
There is already a very restaurant on the corner of Jasper and 97 Street, so perhaps that is a start.
Out of Towner
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Historic buildings are critical assets to the ski towns in Colorado and Utah. Their character basically supports a micro economy in places like Breckenridge or Park City. It's not impossible to believe that Edmonton's historic buildings couldn't help develop a cross country ski industry in the river valley that would generate tourist revenue for the city. Instead of spending millions on commuter bike paths that are little used, it would be beneficial to divert some of that funding to expand and develop the river valley path system to accommodate ski trails which could also be used in the summer months by bike riders.