[CT (Chinese_T)]

I’m disappointed with the result, but it’s not the end of the world. Either the developer comes back with a smaller scale plan that gets folded in, or those units end up getting built somewhere else in the city.

Out of curiosity, what would’ve happened if it was 7 to 7 instead of 8 to 6? I’m asking only because if it wasn’t for fuckwad Chu being a councillor when he shouldn’t be the, the vote, likely would’ve been 7 to 7.

You need a majority's approval, so it would have failed. But if Chu was gone and Pootmans was still in, it would have passed (8-7).

 

[zzkwilliamcanada]

I’m disappointed with the result, but it’s not the end of the world. Either the developer comes back with a smaller scale plan that gets folded in, or those units end up getting built somewhere else in the city.

Out of curiosity, what would’ve happened if it was 7 to 7 instead of 8 to 6? I’m asking only because if it wasn’t for fuckwad Chu being a councillor when he shouldn’t be the, the vote, likely would’ve been 7 to 7.

seems Sean chu and terry Wong against all big residents project...

 

[Colinfill]

seems Sean chu and terry Wong against all big residents project...

Aren't Sharp and Maclean, the anti-density voting block?

 

[Mountain Man]

Well, if they take it back to the drawing board and decide to go the University District route, then I'll be happy!

 

[YYCguy]

Well, if they take it back to the drawing board and decide to go the University District route, then I'll be happy!

I actually haven’t been through UD. What is it like? What do you like about it?

 

[Mountain Man]

Very urban feeling neighbourhood, a couple taller buildings but mostly 5-6 storeys right up to the sidewalk. The main street is all retail at grade and townhomes at ground level away from the main street. Feels very vibrant every time I go through there. street view

 

[Sambo]

You need a majority's approval, so it would have failed. But if Chu was gone and Pootmans was still in, it would have passed (8-7).

You assume Edgemont will select an NDP councillor when Chu is gone. Big assumption.

 

[Roaring Flames]

I don't care what political backing the replacement has, just get that NIMBY rapist Chu out of council

 

[lemongrab]

Very urban feeling neighbourhood, a couple taller buildings but mostly 5-6 storeys right up to the sidewalk. The main street is all retail at grade and townhomes at ground level away from the main street. Feels very vibrant every time I go through there. street view

UD has like 50 acres of pretty much blank slate to play with. GL is more like 14 acres of very not blank slate.

 

[YYCguy]

One has to wonder if the residents that were opposed would accept ANY redevelopment at all on that site. They kept banging on “we aren’t opposed to development, just not (fill in the blank)”. Very typical Nimbyism.

 

[Calgcouver]

Was a pretty aggressive density play with just BRT and the fact the site is sown in with Arterial only access. Would be a tough TIA to work through. Would be good to come in at a UD scale between 4-12 stories imo. Views from those towers would’ve been sick though

 

[Mountain Man]

UD has like 50 acres of pretty much blank slate to play with. GL is more like 14 acres of very not blank slate.

Doesn't have to be a carbon copy, just create an urban main street with retail and townhomes and apartments on another street or two.

 

[darwink]

Traffic congestion, not just in the surrounding roads, but in GL itself

I think this is it. Just as I think the BRT fight was motivated by the loss of the direct exit to Safeway. It just felt like the project would make their life worse. In a very tangible way.

 

[Nimbus]

One has to wonder if the residents that were opposed would accept ANY redevelopment at all on that site. They kept banging on “we aren’t opposed to development, just not (fill in the blank)”. Very typical Nimbyism.

They'd fight anything, even if the proposal was 3 storey town homes they would be against it.

 

[CalgaryTiger]

Doesn't have to be a carbon copy, just create an urban main street with retail and townhomes and apartments on another street or two.

I always thought more could be done with the Heritage Park-ing lots. Especially the three along 14th Street. They're seldom used (this looks like a summer day and only three parking lots are being used). This is city land so pretty easy for the city to turnaround and make something happen here. It comes with a built in neighborhood trolley!