[Daveography]

Image Source: @CityofEdmonton

The Artists Quarters will be a sustainable development providing home and studio space for multi-generational, mixed-income artists of all artistic disciplines above three floors of space for nonprofit arts organizations. The project will contain over 60 residential units combining live/work and/or separate studio options, single or family size units, equity and non-equity affordable units. The form of tenure will be modeled on the cooperative structure. As common areas are crucial for the creation of community, we envision a communal kitchen and dining area, a shared library, workshop and community garden.

http://artshab.com/spaces/artists-quarters/

 

[Daveography]

Another render, not sure if older or newer:

Source: @DavidEwasukCTV

 

[yeg-yyz]

podium is not bad... tower needs major work

 

[Marcanadian]

I like it. I'm just hoping the first rendering is the latest iteration. The second looks too messy.

 

[Daveography]

The lack of windows and sporadic balconies is kinda ruining it for me. Feels too much like Remand Centre 2.0.

Of course, no matter how the tower ends up looking, it will bring much needed residents and investment to what is currently a very downtrodden area.

 

[Daveography]

@Marcanadian FYI, I see an entry was made in the database for this project, but it doesn't seem to be linked to the thread. Clicking the "Join the Discussion" link displays:
Error
You do not have permission to view this page or perform this action.

 

[Marcanadian]

Oops, you're right. It should be all fixed now!

 

[Daveography]

The site for this is right behind this sculpture, including the boarded up building (which from the renders appears will be incorporated).


Nature is Patient by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr

 

[Froggy]

What is this sculpture representing, exactly? I kinda makes me feel uncomfortable.

 

[Daveography]

@Froggy

The two sculptures, called Wild Life by Toronto-based artist Brandon Vickerd, were paid for by tax dollars as part of construction work being done in the area – from a distance, the sculptures appear to be human, but a closer look reveals that in the place of heads and hands, creatures are coming out of clothing that is posed to look like a person.

“This is an urban world, but it’s superimposed on the natural world, which of course is filled with wildlife, so while we walk here, they walk, say there in the river valley,” Katherine Kerr with the Edmonton Arts Council said.

Source: http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/mixed-reviews-for-new-public-art-installations-in-the-quarters-1.2762341

P.S. Journalists and people in general really need to understand that "mixed reviews" are a part of art; some people not liking a piece doesn't make it controversial, whether paid for with public money or not. This is just the nature of art.

 

[Daveography]

Site and building as they are today

 

[chrisvazquez7]

Really hoping this and Corners come through. Very important for the Quarters.

 

[Daveography]

Source: http://www.artshab.com/spaces/artists-quarters/

 

[Momin]

Front page article!

An empty pocket of land and a two-storey brick building in Edmonton have been targeted for a mixed-use arts-focused redevelopment. At 102A Avenue and 96 Street in the evolving neighbourhood of The Quarters, Arts Habitat Edmonton and Artists Urban Village have partnered with the City of Edmonton to construct a purpose-built development for artists and arts organizations.

 

[Daveography]

This was up at the Edmonton Design Committe on May 17; rezoning got support with conditions, DP review was tabled for further clarification:

B.3. Artists Quarters(Rezoning Application LDA150444)
Kasian Architecture Mike Johnson and Sabrina Keichinger
96 Street and 102A Avenue
P. Odinga presented the comments of the Development Planner.
MOVED: C. Domanski
Motion of support with conditions. Administrative walkon required.
Edmonton Design Committee
May 17, 2016, Meeting Minutes 2
● Provide regulation for greater articulation of the south podium facade
● Provide regulation and a landscape plan for the fifth floor of the podium
● Provide regulation that all existing boulevard trees will be retained and protected
during construction
● The final approval of colour scheme articulation and materiality of the podium and
tower facades shall be approved through the Development Permit Application
(reference FTower section in DC1)
● Provide a financial contribution commitment to public art
SECONDED: D. Deshpande
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: D. Deshpande, C. Domanski, S. Kaznacheeva, R. Labonte, W. Sims
OPPOSED: C. Craig

Artists Quarters(Development Permit Application #178470076001)
Kasian Architecture Mike Johnson and Sabrina Keichinger
96 Street and 102A Avenue
P. Odinga presented the comments of the Development Planner.
MOVED: C. Craig
Motion to table
●Provide the following:
○ Greater clarification of the signage package and exterior lighting package
○Final confirmation of the minimum landscape details for the roof terraces located
at the fifth floor
○Final confirmation of the exterior cladding detail, finishes and composition of
materials
○Final confirmation on paving materials, including colour and pattern
SECONDED: W. Sims
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: C. Craig, D. Deshpande, S. Kaznacheeva, R. Labonte, W. Sims
OPPOSED: C. Domanski

Source: http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/EDCMinutes17May2016.pdf