[Offworld]

You know what? I'm still happy with this. It's nice to see that even in recievership, the entities in charge are keeping up with maintenance and ensuring that the mall doesn't decay and become a huge liability for any potential buyers. Plus if the process is dragged out, it'll still be a decent place to visit.

Don't want to burst many bubbles, but the only, ONLY, CAPX dollars that gets spent in receivership will almost always only pertain to life/safety matters, potential legal liabilities. You can bet that the 555-era parking garages aren't exactly paragons of engineering excellence.

 

[CplKlinger]

Don't want to burst many bubbles, but the only, ONLY, CAPX dollars that gets spent in receivership will almost always only pertain to life/safety matters, potential legal liabilities. You can bet that the 555-era parking garages aren't exactly paragons of engineering excellence.

Like I said, I'm fine with that. I was worried it'd get completely neglected, so I'm glad that it'll at least be kept in good condition so that whoever buys it can focus their resources on executing their new vision, rather than playing catch up with maintenence

 

[David A]

Like I said, I'm fine with that. I was worried it'd get completely neglected, so I'm glad that it'll at least be kept in good condition so that whoever buys it can focus their resources on executing their new vision, rather than playing catch up with maintenence

Yes, it is good to see the intent to maintain it. I wonder if applying for the permit now is may also be a way to facilitate or make it easier for new ownership to proceed with this.

 

[Offworld]

Like I said, I'm fine with that. I was worried it'd get completely neglected, so I'm glad that it'll at least be kept in good condition so that whoever buys it can focus their resources on executing their new vision, rather than playing catch up with maintenence

It would be my perspective that the parking structures at the NW corner of the overall project must be demolished as part of a truly comprehensive redevelopment. Replace with fully underground parking and construct above, akin to what you have at the Ice District. The life expectancy of those 555 parking structures can't be long, especially with the lack of proper upkeep they show. They're pretty ghetto. Not as bad as that Rice Howard way parkade mind you, but enough to cause my risk management mind to be frazzled.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

I'm actually quite surprised that there hasn't been some sort of movement on the little section between the 102 Street Station of the LRT and the entrance to where the hotel is. That route I see a number of people using including myself when going to Rogers Place for concerts or hockey games. Even a coffee shop or something would be nice to see near the hotel entrance inside the mall.

 

[David A]

I'm actually quite surprised that there hasn't been some sort of movement on the little section between the 102 Street Station of the LRT and the entrance to where the hotel is. That route I see a number of people using including myself when going to Rogers Place for concerts or hockey games. Even a coffee shop or something would be nice to see near the hotel entrance inside the mall.

I am surprised too because this area is busier with the LRT running now. I feel that the financial situation with the mall may be one of the main things that has slowed things down here.

 

[Greenspace]

There's a vintage sports jacket store opening called Unified.

Unified Clo

Unified Clo

www.unifiedclo.com

 

[northlands]

^ that's actually a great addition to the mall. All of those stores similar on Whyte seem to make a killing

Also interesting to see my pile of old Carhart jackets and work pants are apparently worth more than my chequing account

 

[Kosy123]

Unsure if that's related to Unified but there is a clothing pop-up on the west portion of the mall right now.

 

[David A]

Unsure if that's related to Unified but there is a clothing pop-up on the west portion of the mall right now.

I just went by there and it looks like it is. The pop-up is in the old Shoppers space, but it only is using part of it.

 

[Toddbrummet]

Am I the only person disappointed in the lack of standard enforcement with the new shops going in to the mall? Signage looks very cheap which does not encourage faith in future development

 

[Gus Haynes]

Yeah, it's hard to disagree. Their new tenants, for the most part, are pretty low-tier. Honestly, Revolver is the only somewhat appealing one to me!

 

[David A]

IMO any decent retailer who isn't a pawn shop or something horrible is a net plus and draws in some more people who may also support other nearby business. Better than an empty space, at this point doesn't need to be fancy.

 

[wormwood]

Am I the only person disappointed in the lack of standard enforcement with the new shops going in to the mall? Signage looks very cheap which does not encourage faith in future development

Just shops passing through temporarily to launder cash

 

[David A]

When I went by yesterday, it looked like Unified has also now popped up in the old Country Cozy spot, not sure what that is about, but IMO that is a very good spot for them.

Also it looks like something might be happening with the space next to Flags International.