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IanO said:
Hearing that Sky Residences are buying back units to convert to full rental?
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thommyjo said:
How does that work business wise?
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Barnaby said:
I'll ask about it and report back if I hear anything. Most of the people on my floor are owners.
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That's what I've heard as well. From what I understand, sales were really poor- only around 20% of the units were sold (that’s just what I’ve heard, I don’t have the exact sales figures), and as a result the developer decided to buy back the sold units and convert the building into full rental.

All the owners were given a few options:
  • Sell their unit back to the developer (this is the starting point for everyone).
  • After selling back, owners could choose between:
    • Purchasing a comparable unit in Legends at a reduced rate if they want to continue owning.
    • Leasing back their unit at a reduced rental rate if they prefer to stay without buying another property.
    • Taking the cash buyout and walking away altogether.

It sounds like most owners have already accepted one of these offers, and the developer is now wrapping up the final legal steps to terminate the condo corporation.
 
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I find it it is so surreal to go to this food court or food hall area around lunch time and see a lot of people sitting around the tables. The only thing missing are are any food vendors.

It has been like this for the last year or two and seems to be getting busier. I wonder when someone will realize the opportunity here and something will finally happen. I am surprised it hasn't happened already.
 
David A said:
I find it it is so surreal to go to this food court or food hall area around lunch time and see a lot of people sitting around the tables. The only thing missing are are any food vendors.

It has been like this for the last year or two and seems to be getting busier. I wonder when someone will realize the opportunity here and something will finally happen. I am surprised it hasn't happened already.
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Last 1 or 2 years? I'd say it's been this way for much longer than that.
 
On that note, it would be interesting to see a catalogue of "dead or near-dead office tower food courts" in Edmonton. There are probably a few that I never realized existed!
 
Gus Haynes said:
On that note, it would be interesting to see a catalogue of "dead or near-dead office tower food courts" in Edmonton. There are probably a few that I never realized existed!
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The Standard Life food court at Jasper Ave/104 St has been dead and vacant since COVID.

ATB Place food court has been mostly dead except for about 2 stalls, also due to COVID. It likely doesn't help matters that they insist on locking the lower level south entrance.

Haven't been to Canada Place since 2018, but I do remember that their food court was almost dead.
 
Gronk! said:
The Standard Life food court at Jasper Ave/104 St has been dead and vacant since COVID.

ATB Place food court has been mostly dead except for about 2 stalls, also due to COVID. It likely doesn't help matters that they insist on locking the lower level south entrance.

Haven't been to Canada Place since 2018, but I do remember that their food court was almost dead.
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Yeah for some reason COVID sure seemed to put a real damper on hanging out in the food court and in going downtown too, but it seems to be very much in the rear view mirror now.

The renovated Commerce Place one seems to be doing ok and the also fairly new one in City Centre too. Interesting to see Williams Hall finally moving ahead and the Scotia main floor food space almost complete now looks promising.
 
While I recognize that pigeons are difficult to deal with, unsightly and make areas disgusting, I am amazed that Stantec's global HQ and their property manager does not deal with it versus leaving their corporate social space looking like this.

Odd.

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IanO said:
While I recognize that pigeons are difficult to deal with, unsightly and make areas disgusting, I am amazed that Stantec's global HQ and their property manager does not deal with it versus leaving their corporate social space looking like this.

Odd.

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Just add it to the list of grievances in terms of how Connect Centre/Ice District Stage I is evolving.

I am happy with Loblaws though - certainly feels busier as time goes on and an important feature that was promised and delivered.

Happy for Oilers store and Henry Singer (although the clothing store doesn't have much presence).
 
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2025-11-24
Commercial Final
To construct Interior Alteration to an existing office tower. Create 3 new CRUs with two(2) 1HR demising walls and changes to the main floor lobby. Tenants fit up requires separation permits --Stantec Tower--
120, 10220 - 103 AVENUE NW
 
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