[husky]

I've seen some survey stakes there lately but not sure how long they've been there for.

 

[Markyeg]

We should see some action here by summer.

 

[Gronk!]

We should see some action here by summer.

I'll believe it once I see construction equipment clearing the ground.

 

[Markyeg]

I'll believe it once I see construction equipment clearing the ground.

You were already on my ignore list, but if people really feel the need to question or post snarkey comments everytime I post an update, than I don’t need to post what I’m hearing in the industry, and you can update everyone when you see construction equipment clearing the ground

 

[archited]

I fear Bateman lands are goin to end up in the architectural junk heap of "once tried" but later discarded.

 

[Gronk!]

You were already on my ignore list, but if people really feel the need to question or post snarkey comments everytime I post an update, than I don’t need to post what I’m hearing in the industry, and you can update everyone when you see construction equipment clearing the ground

I thought I was on your Ignore List!

I hope you're right about seeing some action by summer, is all I'm sayin'.

 

[inclusion]

You were already on my ignore list, but if people really feel the need to question or post snarkey comments everytime I post an update, than I don’t need to post what I’m hearing in the industry, and you can update everyone when you see construction equipment clearing the ground

Hey, at least they respond to your updates. I posted an update in another thread about what was happening on a project, and 10 comments followed discussing whether anything was proceeding.

 

[David A]

I fear Bateman lands are goin to end up in the architectural junk heap of "once tried" but later discarded.

This is what happens when a functional building is torn down by people with vague visions of great profit but clueless about the local market and neighbourhood.

Another long term empty lot and I wouldn't be surprised if it remains so for some time.

 

[strata]

I fear Bateman lands are goin to end up in the architectural junk heap of "once tried" but later discarded.

Indeed, it is no Master Bateman

 

[JMatt88]

The most depressing open pit in Edmonton, mainly because what it once was and the realization it will never be that again, even if something eventually (likely never) gets built.

 

[ScottA]

The most depressing open pit in Edmonton, mainly because what it once was and the realization it will never be that again, even if something eventually (likely never) gets built.

Well it isn't an open pit, but your point is taken. I just assume something will get built. It is too valuable of a location. Even if just an apartment/condo building it is fine. The thing is more people in the area will generate businesses elsewhere-- so it doesn't really matter if it becomes stores like it use to be. For example how the building across the street turned into a book store and Franks. But we really need something there. It would be really nice to see something, anything going up.

 

[ADob]

I really miss those giant peanut butter jelly cookies from the bakery. Sigh... They weren't hurting anybody! Why'd they have to go?

 

[David A]

Well it isn't an open pit, but your point is taken. I just assume something will get built. It is too valuable of a location. Even if just an apartment/condo building it is fine. The thing is more people in the area will generate businesses elsewhere-- so it doesn't really matter if it becomes stores like it use to be. For example how the building across the street turned into a book store and Franks. But we really need something there. It would be really nice to see something, anything going up.

It seems to be a hard lesson we get again and again, tearing down decent, usable older buildings in the pursuit of great shiny projects that do not happen because they were not grounded in reality.

Fortunately, the neighbourhood is resilient and other good things have happened nearby, so eventually probably something will happen here too, although likely no where as grand as proposed.

However, it is a shame there has been an empty lot here for so many years, when what was there was good.

 

[ScottA]

It seems to be a hard lesson we get again and again, tearing down decent, usable older buildings in the pursuit of great shiny projects that do not happen because they were not grounded in reality.

Fortunately, the neighbourhood is resilient and other good things have happened nearby, so eventually probably something will happen here too, although likely no where as grand as proposed.

However, it is a shame there has been an empty lot here for so many years, when what was there was good.

I agree. An empty lot is just the worst of all worlds. It would be nice it at least they turned it into a makeshift dog park or something like South Bark on Whyte. Just sitting there for this amount of time is really a shame. But hopefully something soon. Something is better than nothing. As an aside I know the city wants building permits before allowing a demolition. Is there any consequence if you never build though? Why can't the city do something to ensure if you tear something down, you actually build something?

 

[JMatt88]

As a resident of the neighbourhood, it is true that the buildings across the street did eventually get occupied (the remaining part of Todd's recently became a clothing store (https://annmsshop.com/). So maybe one shouldn't lose hope yet that this will get developed.