[badc0ffee]

DP2025-02217, a proposal at 636 16 Ave NW.

 

[stev3n]

Has underlighting, and hang over onto to 16th ave for more pedestrian walk space and shake. Some brick at the bottom. The DP doesn't show this, but from google street view it looks like there is an existing sound wall there and there is no car access into the neighbourhood. This rendering implies the sound wall will come down and 16th avenue car access into the neighbourhood will be opened up.

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I had Google Maps showing the wrong location (south side of 16th ave,. I've now replaced photos to now show the north side.

 

[Thrillhou]

It's on the North side of 16th, so the sound barrier and access won't change. Not the intended point but it will offer some sound buffer for the neighbourhood behind it which is a nice plus now that we are entering motorcycle racing season I'm reminded of how loud 16th can be.

 

[Surrealplaces]

16th ave could some day be a canyon of 5/1s. Which is fine by me, we just need a way to stop it from being a car sewer.

 

[badc0ffee]

Looks like this would replace Turn it Up records. Hope they're able to move to a new location.

 

[Calgcouver]

That building is really cool, I like it a lot. Cool material choices and a clever way to approach the 5.182m public realm setback. Nice work FAAS and kudos whoever the builder/developer is.

 

[badc0ffee]

Updated to add the developer (Casa Ridge).

 

[haltcatchfire]

Nice to see these material / colour choices.

 

[DiscoStu]

Ugh, why does it have to be the Turn it Up block. That's one of my favourite places to walk to.

 

[Albertasaurus]

Good looking project, but I sure wish it were replacing a vacant lot or at least something other than a cool old retail building with an eclectic mix of independent stores.

 

[outoftheice]

White's Flowers has been my go-to for years. Plus 1 on the loss of independent businesses. I do like the building and the design though.

 

[TooBizzy]

Shops are starting to shutter. Turn It Up! moved a couple blocks west, Better Books & Bibles is boarded up. Unsure what's up with Hengkang and the Jeweler, but White's Flowers seems to be closing the month out, lots of cute stuff on display for Valentines. Make sure to get the significant other something special from White's!

Might see demo and construction by this summer if we're lucky!
Edit: LOC and DP are both still under review, with LOC comment period ending early March. Hopefully LOC and DP pass around the same time in March.

Also, more of a general update nearby. This lot right behind the BRT stop, sandwiched between the A&W and commercial building west of 4th, is up for grabs!