archited
Senior Member
Get your new Gurus to Pony-up and Giddy-up.
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Gronk!
Senior Member
A park it is then. We don't want that mural covered up, so we? (even though it's really an ad)
Moreover, this proposed park can be complemented with some midrise or highrise developments east of the the historic Land Titles Building and north of the Omega building that can make 100 Ave feel less desolate.
David A
Senior Member
The owners of this lot have been particularly difficult to deal with and really have not made much effort to keep this lot in good condition over the last decade. So almost anything would be an improvement here.
David A
Senior Member
Given the monies owed to the city for the grant repayment and related to upkeep, wouldn't the city be able to expropriate at little or no additional cost?
_urbanite
Senior Member
This site was once tied up in the courts for over TWO DECADES Judge dismisses 1996 Edmonton lawsuit over ill-fated Arlington Apartments
It's frustrating that even after that case was dismissed in 2020, nothing has changed
It's frustrating that even after that case was dismissed in 2020, nothing has changed
Platinum107
Senior Member
Sheesh, careful what you wish for guys
This lot is just sad. Literally would transform this area if even a 6 storey popped up.
IanO
Superstar
You mean like the height and density that used to be there. Please and thank you.
_urbanite
Senior Member
I'd be happy with an electric vehicle charging station here at this point (which is actually needed downtown). Anything would be better than the empty, fenced in lot of rubble that's there right now.
But these owners are not interested in doing anything that benefits the Downtown community and city, the same community and city that allowed them to build their businesses and wealth, which ultimately provided a good life for them. Absolutely zero fucks given at all by the geriatic owners, who are more interested in having a pissing match with each other from their rocking chairs.
But these owners are not interested in doing anything that benefits the Downtown community and city, the same community and city that allowed them to build their businesses and wealth, which ultimately provided a good life for them. Absolutely zero fucks given at all by the geriatic owners, who are more interested in having a pissing match with each other from their rocking chairs.
IanO
Superstar
It's disgusting how long this site has permitted to sit in the state it was/is. It says to nearby residents, business owners and visitors that WE don't give a shit.
degrandprix
New Member
This article from 2019 said Saunder and Singh are of "advanced age". Sadly I think the next milestone for this site will be when they finally kick the bucket and the site is liquidated and sold to another owner. Or, maybe their next of kin will just inherit it and continue the never-ending court case
Also, looks like this post was right on the money!
David A
Senior Member
Some of us give a shit. But unfortunately, our city government is very ineffective in dealing with problems, particularly downtown and has to be constantly poked, prodded and embarrassed to really do anything.
Maybe we should unofficially rename this site the the Sohi or Stevenson Memorial Park as a tribute to their inaction and ineffectiveness.