[Kaizen]

Blatchford Community Updates updates from today.

Carbon Busters is kicking off construction of their net-zero townhomes shortly.

 

[CplKlinger]

Blatchford Community Updates updates from today.

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Carbon Busters is kicking off construction of their net-zero townhomes shortly.

It's nice to see that NAIT will hook their buildings in Blatchford to the district energy centre. I was worried that NAIT wouldn't adopt Blatchford's standards when they acquired that land. I wonder if they'll also use green building codes, and improve their landscaping in the area (bioswales, native plants, etc).

 

[MattPT]

In the first and second photos, The Hat at 5 Corners also makes an appearance. This neighbourhood is going to be so cool. A few of these units have garage suites as well. Sorry for shitty quality, working with an iPhone SE lol.

 

[EtoV]

The garage suites will be great for NAIT students.

 

[IanO]

Give it a decade and this will be a pretty neat spot to live.

 

[TAS]

Bodes well for Kingsway Garden Mall.

 

[MattPT]

And that superstore is gonna get even crazier than it already is. But there will probably be a community sobeys or loblaws or something eventually.

 

[IanO]

Part of the allure of Blatchford will be a central marketplace/amenity plaza. If I still have to get into my car to get my daily needs, I'd say this fails.

 

[DutchBoy]

Part of me hates saying this, but I think it will look quite strange in a decade or so when this community will end up with little clusters of very differently-styled housing. In the words of The School of Life, there's both too much similarity and too much diversity.

 

[CplKlinger]

"The plan notes the potential for a symbiotic relationship between NAIT and Blatchford. The polytechnic will serve as a catalyst and help drive neighbourhood development. In turn, Blatchford will provide a community of users for shared-use facilities and a critical mass for shops, services and amenities of benefit to students and staff.

The area could also be home to student housing. Kevin Gue, associate vice-president of facilities management and development, said residences are among the polytechnic’s first priorities for campus growth.

'We're currently working on the initial stages of planning for campus residences to address this long-standing need,' Gue said. That work includes exploring potential partnerships and finalizing zoning and servicing agreements with the city."

New campus development plan sets stage for NAIT’s long-term growth

Blatchford expansion, campus consolidation, sustainability highlight new campus plan

techlifetoday.ca

 

[IanO]

Expect the Hangar to be part of these discussions.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

So as per the plan, it appears the armoury is leaving. I wonder if the military have any plans to actually do so, or is this more wishful thinking on the part of NAIT?

 

[Platinum107]

So as per the plan, it appears the armoury is leaving. I wonder if the military have any plans to actually do so, or is this more wishful thinking on the part of NAIT?

I mean, without the air field what are they supposed to do there? Have the tanks and armored trucks patrol the townhouses??

 

[Airboy]

That's a reserve unit. similar to the one on the south side. The big toys get used out at Wainwright or the Garrison.

 

[Platinum107]

That's a reserve unit. similar to the one on the south side. The big toys get used out at Wainwright or the Garrison.

I know buddy, just joshing around