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I'm happy with it. It's not on a main corridor so I don't care if there's retail or if the frontage comes right up to the street. It's a good density boost to the area.
It's on the west end of the block, meaning it would be right next to some of those circa-2000 3-4 storey apartments in Garrison Woods.
adamyyc
Active Member
I’ve been wondering when we were going to see a a DP for this one.
haltcatchfire
Senior Member
I like it. I can't find anything about this one to complain about and for me that's an uncomfortable feeling.
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
It is good, smart to give a big setback to the adjacent lots to the northeast. Neighbours to the southeast won't love it.
Northeast (This duplex is for sale if you're looking to be Skyrise's correspondent for this project.)
Southeast (I predict the townhome owners will not be happy with this at all and will ask for more of a transition on the southeast corner. These are million dollar+ townhomes so the owners will think they're important and will clutch their pearls if this is a rental.)
The one things about this is this will replace affordable homes in a community that has very few affordable places.
Northeast (This duplex is for sale if you're looking to be Skyrise's correspondent for this project.)
Southeast (I predict the townhome owners will not be happy with this at all and will ask for more of a transition on the southeast corner. These are million dollar+ townhomes so the owners will think they're important and will clutch their pearls if this is a rental.)
The one things about this is this will replace affordable homes in a community that has very few affordable places.
Right, two of those buildings coming down are 4-plexes (maybe the big one is an 8-plex including the basement?). < 20 units total would be replaced with 95, though.
Albertasaurus
Active Member
I really like it!
Those 4-plexes coming down...agreed it's not idea. While I hate the built form and architecture of that sort of development, I agree that they are an important source of affordable housing (in fact, my first place in Calgary when we moved here as poor young parents was a typical old school 4-plex).
Those 4-plexes coming down...agreed it's not idea. While I hate the built form and architecture of that sort of development, I agree that they are an important source of affordable housing (in fact, my first place in Calgary when we moved here as poor young parents was a typical old school 4-plex).
shermanator
New Member
Do it.
StratosCityDweller
New Member
Leland Park was the original name of the subdivision for this area, circa 1910-1911.
MJC
New Member
Hi Everyone, thank you for your comments. I'm the lead for the developer, ICM Property Developments, (Matt Crowley).
We increased our setback and stepback for the SE connection against the duplex...I agree that is the most sensitive transition. The good news for that unit is they will have fantastic views of the courtyard. It's undeniably more urban than it used to be. But I think the transition will be beautiful and 36th Ave is going to be transformed into this charming street with a walkway leading into Garrison and straight to grocery.
We iterated alternative designs that would have used the density in more of a U-shape but felt the courtyard experience was too compromised.
StratosCityDweller, yes exactly... I love the history and it preserves the name in the community. Here is the branding identity for the building, hope you like it. We are trying to go for a classic and timeless look.
We increased our setback and stepback for the SE connection against the duplex...I agree that is the most sensitive transition. The good news for that unit is they will have fantastic views of the courtyard. It's undeniably more urban than it used to be. But I think the transition will be beautiful and 36th Ave is going to be transformed into this charming street with a walkway leading into Garrison and straight to grocery.
We iterated alternative designs that would have used the density in more of a U-shape but felt the courtyard experience was too compromised.
StratosCityDweller, yes exactly... I love the history and it preserves the name in the community. Here is the branding identity for the building, hope you like it. We are trying to go for a classic and timeless look.
The Familia
Active Member
Make the roof black and not blue and we have a winner!
Cowtown
Senior Member
I like the blue. It’s a nice change from the usual.
adamyyc
Active Member
I kind of like the blue as well.