NicolBolas
Active Member
The entire building needs one.
A part of me wishes we were like Singapore where all the older buildings that are not historical must be updated.
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A part of me wishes we were like Singapore where all the older buildings that are not historical must be updated.
kcantor
Senior Member
Singapore’s requirements for updating for life safety and handicap access are similar to ours in that they are only triggered by other upgrading or renovations although for some larger “energy intensive” structures energy upgrading may be mandated.
Facades for buildings older than 20 years and taller than 13 metres must be inspected every 7 years for structural integrity but there is no requirement for aesthetic upgrading.
crisp
Active Member
Do remind me of our smoke free summer
NicolBolas
Active Member
Lived in SG in Alexandria for a few years while working on a project. Typically from what I saw there is so much influx of renovation or new builds particularly around Orchid that buildings are forced to refresh to stay competitive. Doesn't really apply to the government apartments.
David A
Senior Member
Lest we forget, there are a number of buildings downtown here that have been updated in recent years or are being: the WSP Building, the Intact Building, the HSBC Building, CWB Place, Rice Howard Place and now Manulife.
Most of these updates have been noticeable and significant. Many buildings here were built in the same era, that is still noticeable, although less so than before. Of course, there are also still some that could use an update.
Most of these updates have been noticeable and significant. Many buildings here were built in the same era, that is still noticeable, although less so than before. Of course, there are also still some that could use an update.
Avenuer
Senior Member
THE PARK IS OPEN, I REPEAT, THE PARK IS OPEN
Garceyues
Active Member
Couldn't have asked for much more
kcantor
Senior Member
One can always ask for more!Couldn't have asked for much more
In this case - and not to take anything away from what has been done - some water would have been nice.
Perhaps in the next phase?
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Out of Towner
Active Member
Some water would be fantastic but it's unlikely without any interest from City Hall. A water feature was too much for City Hall at Warehouse Park and Anne Stevenson had more important things to do than attend the sod turning of Phase 1 at Stationlands. Do nothing Stevenson is reportedly running for re-election and without any public interest or involvement at Stationlands, why would a developer do any more than they absolutely had to too? Perhaps I'm being to critical of Stevenson because she may have missed the sod turning because she was at her doctor's office getting her nose put back in joint.
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Friendmonton
Active Member
The City invested in the pedway, to which Stevenson was opposed, but it’s water under the bridge now. Councillors aren’t magicians who have money for a private company’s amenities—as nice and as much of a public benefit as they are.
David A
Senior Member
Why? Maybe because they take more pride in what they are doing and have more interest in improving things than some of our local officials do.
Out of Towner
Active Member
So Stevenson skipped the sod turning because her nose was out of joint! Now she's running for re-election and probably hasn't changed her views by much. Stevenson should be supporting and have an interest in development in her ward instead of being an obstructionist.
an_edmontonian
New Member
This would be an excellent spot for a train station with direct access to the downtown pedway system/LRT network.
Friendmonton
Active Member
Agreed, her proposal was a rookie mistake when she started and she lost valuable political capital with it. Nice person but we need better for downtown/Wikh
Out of Towner
Active Member
A total rookie mistake by Stevenson. Who does she think she is? Councilors need to advocate and support development for their own wards because if they don't nobody else is going to. Stationlands is a major project and Stevenson should be doing everything she can to advance opportunity and economic development for her ward. It's not like her ward doesn't need it.