What about a post-construction tax rebate for the time the land was left vacant? As in, a site like Regency's on 101st continues to be taxes at estimated assessed levels had the building been there, but that money is placed in an interest bearing trust so that when the next project is completed...

Considering the cost of the team was about what a couple of overpasses cost, it always blew my mind that that city didn't buy them. And I was a kid back then.

Old one's mine I'll see if I can delete it

The lack of underpinning limited the height but it's still good for like 40 stories.

The striped LED lighting was a design element that was cut that completely gutted the character of the overall building.

That term is perfect for what we see around Edmonton. Therefore I am stealing the term.

Looks like a turtle to me.

Not to mention how expensive low condo fees end up being.

Coliseum under Construction - 1975. Final Construction costs: 17.3 million dollars (~90 million in 2025 dollars)

Respect to the effort but this one honestly might age like milk in the coming decade.

Hey go easy on poor Raj, they didn't know there was a vault in that bank they were taking down!

If this goes ahead the way it is that entire section of downtown will be a black hole for street presence. There's no interaction at all with the street, there's no mixed use elements NOT ONE...and they went with punched windows and metal paneling as some edgy design choice to contrast against...

Enshittification is hitting everything even downtown developments.

Where do I sign up. 🤣🤣

This hospital will be a phenomenal addition to the community and it will service the core for years to come.