What do you think of this project?

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Done. Also, this is a neat view:

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northlands said:
Done. Also, this is a neat view:

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Imagine the presence the Tegler Building would have had, and how it would have complimented the adjacent LRT line. Hopefully this property gets sold to a developer with the vision, resources, and dedication needed to bring something like this back.
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Gronk! said:
Done.
However, I question whether this will result in any concrete action. I worry that this will continue to be an eyesore for another 1 or 2 decades.
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The Problems Property Imitative has legal tools at their discretion including taxing at a higher rate. It will take some time to build a case and take action.
 
I have a concept that would pick up on the "1/2 site" that is left for a Tegler remake. First of all I don't think it would be difficult at all to replicate the exterior features of the original building what with modern technology -- CNC cutting, shaping and boring plus 3-d printing and current materials tech. It is more a use functionality problem than an architectural/build enigma. So I am going to study this for a while and see what can be devised. Pre-set parameters -- no parking on site (but maybe atrium-like connection to off-site parking); chase the "new" Zellers for a ground floor occupancy; develop floors 2 to 6 as a boutique hotel in the design idiom of the previous era; develop a double-use tower above the Tegler-remake-podium (~50 storeys) that is a blended function of vertical farm and apartment; use the existing alley as a portico entry for the hotel and apartment functions; provide a first-class link to transit; and develop a solid case for investors. I know that this will give a number of people on this site a case of the giggles but I suspect those will be the same people who have a hard time with expansive use of imagination. This aligns completely with another project that I have on the go so it is well-doused in reality and I would love to get back on the Edmonton-scene aligned with my (semi)permanent move back to Alberta.
 
Zellers needs to include a cafeteria.
As for a hotel - make it an ALT. And make sure there's a loading zone for taxis, Uber and guests checking in.
 
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