Yeah, same. Not sure what David's talking about.

So would you rather have a developer build space that remains vacant for an extended period of time or have spaces that can be immediately occupied by people and activated? A lot of things need to be in place in order for main street retail to be successful - from the design of the adjacent road...

Not really, the retail asset class has been performing well and continues to do so. About 10 years ago a looooot of people were predicting that bricks and mortar retail was doomed but we've soon realized that while many retailers (both small and chains) have found there's a balance between...

This is looking good. Nice to see this take out a dusty lot.

Typically before the actual sale you 'tie up' (AKA get it under contract) the property for a period of time so you can complete the necessary due diligence (commission reports such as Environmental Site Assessments, Hazardous Building Materials Assessments, figure out the development programme...

To clarify she played a pivotal role in getting the Clifton approved through the planning approvals. Which they have. The only thing holding this back right now is sales. It's all about financing right now. I suspect you'll see this one start up come the fall.

Did Credo on 124 Street officially close?

I do believe they should have some retail (and it's marketable) but to mandate the entire podium is not ideal.

The BIGGEST difference between University District and Blatchford is the location where they decided to initiate development. The decision to start Blatchford where it is was based on the proximity to services (less cost). As development advances east-southeast towards NAIT and the LRT Station...

I am not worried how Parks leases up. It'll be just fine.

I believe they are working on it.

You will be judged based on your results. These guys build one project and struggle to get anything else going. Yes, amateur hour indeed.

It has more to do with how long it takes to repatriate equity and profit. In condo projects there is a defined exit based on the velocity of sales. In and out. Rentals provide a return over a longer term horizon. Capital is tied up for longer.

It helps, but to be honest it doesn't move the needle all that much. Modest uptick in activity at the most.

Looks good. I am wondering when the tenants will be up and running? Any word on the food and beverage hall opening on the second floor? Sucks they aren't open during the Oilers epic playoff run.

Agree...tis ok, but it's just that. What a difference using the original balcony railing design would have made. Sometimes it's that's simple.

Not surprising when a bank is occupying the majority of the office tower. They will want the best frontage for their retail branch. You see it in most cities - yes even the Centre of the Universe.

Manu was the best decision for the building, the bank and overall office market.

Summer, try fall and spring. My condo which faces west and is above the tree line can get spicy at temps around 15C and sunny. I made good use of shades to keep the temperature down w/o having to fire up the AC.

It's an 'addition' to the north side of the building on top. The building abuts the lane right-of-way, so there is no expansion that way.