- Thread starter UrbanWarrior
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1875
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im all for this but $100mm for 118 units seems like theyre going to be pricey.
JonnyCanuck
Senior Member
There was lots of hype 4-5 years ago when this conversion was first announced. Let's hope this does not get stalled again.
badc0ffee
Active Member
Wish I had taken photos of the interior when this building was still open. I loved the beat up red/yellow/green terrazzo floor.
Zamboniq
New Member
Why was George Chahall at the press function? Was there federal $’s involved as well?
JonnyCanuck
Senior Member
Good question. This is what he said at the press conference
“The Barron Building redevelopment project aligns with the federal government’s objective to ensure that every Canadian has a home they can afford and that meets their needs by 2030,” Chahal said in a statement. “I am eager to work with Strategic Group and the City of Calgary to ensure that initiatives like these receive federal support.”
I am thinking that he may also be a friend of the CEO of Strategic Group
YYCguy
Active Member
Federal support, as in moral support or financial support? 🤣😂🤔
“The Barron Building redevelopment project aligns with the federal government’s objective to ensure that every Canadian has a home they can afford "
Sounds more like a misalignment lol.
YYCguy
Active Member
I’m sure those rentals, being smack dab in the middle of the CBD, are gonna come dear. Not very affordable I would imagine!
Chowda7
Active Member
Calgary’s Barron Building to find new life as residential, retail - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Expected to open in fall 2024, the historic Barron Building in downtown Calgary will be redeveloped to include street-level retail and residential rental units.
globalnews.ca
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
Not really any exterior movement since my last update. Definitely interior work going on though.
darwink
Senior Member
There are various CMHC supports that may align—whether they make sense for what will hopefully be a prestigious building? I have my doubts.
Mountain Man
Senior Member
If this is the case, I have a lower opinion of Chahal.
They should install glass panels where that staircase is, it would be a cool open concept with good natural light.
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
Lucky for you the staircases will be glass! At least if the renders are to be believed.