[crisp]

I don't get what makes the Hat site being built so attractive it is moving ahead quickly, while the other almost across the street has languished for over a decade, other than a bad history and past poor decisions made regarding development of the Mezzo.

Cidex probably got a good deal on the site, and they have big pockets to move forward with projects, is my guess. Nothing makes it more attractive

 

[crisp]

Perhaps they have submitted a BP here? Couldn't they run 2 X construction sites at the same time?

I think some developers like starting multiple projects at once to cut costs like admin and other overheard costs by allocating to multiple sites. So if you look at it that way, the Calgary project starting up may be a good sign.

 

[Markyeg]

Our company works with Cidex on projects and I’ve seen no indication the other two Hat towers are moving forward in the very near future. They’re still going ahead, but I suspect we’ll see the two towers in St Albert start first.

 

[constance_chlore]

Is this sign new? It looks fresh.

 

[fromyeg]

Is this sign new? It looks fresh.

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Not sure, but I really hope it means that things are moving ahead.

That empty lot is sad.

The old garage being empty is also sad.

The gravel parking lots that will become Hat Towers 2&3 are also somewhat sad.

If the proposed projects all move ahead and someone does something with the garage the area will be very cool an unrecognizable from a couple years ago.

 

[MacLac]

Is this sign new? It looks fresh.

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Looks like a shiny new "Gooch!"

 

[Offworld]

Is this sign new? It looks fresh.

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Gooch. What kind of developer looks at that firm's history and then screams "take my money".

There's so much to say, which is 'nuff said.

 

[constance_chlore]

Gooch. What kind of developer looks at that firm's history and then screams "take my money".

There's so much to say, which is 'nuff said.

Has the plan been reworked since last September? Because the renders from then looked pretty good.

 

[archited]

Actually, since son Connor has joined the team designs have markedly improved.

 

[Gronk!]

If that`s the case then let Connor take over EFG Architects once Ed has been shipped off to the glue factory.

 

[fromyeg]

Anyone know if this might break ground this year?

 

[ADob]

Good lord, I worked on the original project what feels like over a decade ago. Another perfect example of allowing a developer to demolish a perfectly useful (and in this case attractive) building so we can grow weeds and support fence rental companies.

It'd be great if something finally happened here. Fingers crossed it's not the faux Mondrian they're showing or our usual siding patchwork.

Hey, maybe someone will also finally buy the old Keg building!

 

[inclusion]

Still chugging along, last I heard. Think there were some servicing challenges they were working through. Above ground is still the same as the last render - if built as planned, this one should look really good.

 

[IanO]

It's another key lot for the area and hopefully gets across the finish line.