[thommyjo]

Bay Daze | Edify.

Instead of mourning the loss of a retail giant, a $300 million investment could mean a new beginning for the downtown core

edifyedmonton.com

Do you think they would renovate this whole section? Would be nice to have more lively street interaction.

 

[The_Cat]

I think something like a condo tower and retail in the NW corner would provide a better interface with the Ice District. Alternatively, have a grand entrance at 102 Street (South Entrance) with a big window over the entrance.

 

[danby85]

I really hope if a redevelop happens we don't see another BMO Lot sitting looking like a war zone for years waiting to be build on.

 

[archited]

$300 million bucks ain't no pocket change!

 

[Kaizen]

Hudson’s Bay Company Announces Division to Redevelop Real Estate Assets
The real estate arm will transform some stores into mixed-use properties featuring offices, housing, entertainment, and retail space.

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[Daveography]

@Kaizen Good plan, but doesn't really change anything here as HBC hasn't owned property in Edmonton in a long time AFAIK, and are still planning to close the CC store altogether.

 

[IanO]

Similar to Shoppers/Loblaws.

This will not apply to their ECC location.

 

[Daveography]

Description: To construct Exterior Alteration - The Gallery - To construct exterior alterations to the existing building (adding stringing lights across the southern sidewalk on 102A Avenue, to connect from the existing light poles to the north facade of the City Centre Mall).
Permit date: October 27, 2020
Type: Building Permit
Subtype: (03) Exterior Alterations
Category: Commercial Final
Class: Office Buildings (520)
Status: Issued
Address: 1, 1 - EDMONTON CITY CENTRE NW
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN
Zoning: CCA
Value: $13,500.00

 

[IanO]

Nice to see that still moving forward.

 

[IanO]

Small, but mighty!

 

[tkoe_]

Small, but mighty!

No mega-project is going to 'fix' downtown. It'll be numerous small projects like this that add up to make the whole area more pleasant and inviting. Light'er up!

 

[IanO]

FYI - there is/was to be a lighting of all of the large top of bank trees along Macdonald Drive...including a feature tree and destination photo-op sign/art piece.

 

[The_Cat]

I hope that the retail spaces on the north face of City Centre can find tenants.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

So wondering if there is any update on the Williams Hall project on that ave?

 

[IanO]

Whether it's Whyte, Jasper or 102A, the south side of an Avenue is a tougher sell.