[thommyjo]

Immigration and universities will help drive demand for the 1600 and under price points. This fall/winter. Hopefully that can push some others into newer projects as supply is absorbed.

Big events and concerts will help get people downtown too. Our perception is still damaged. People don't feel safe or trust DT, let alone think its fun or desirable. But more people down there will change that.

 

[Avenuer]

From Tuesday:

 

[archited]

Hey, where are my big-screen TV sets? I want the TV sets so that I can divide my time between my iPhone and the matinee soaps.

 

[Abba]

I mean, let's see what it all looks like in the end, but as of right now, this does not look very inviting... at all.

 

[TAS]

Some planters in there would help some.
Some art on the concrete, too. Even sidewalk chalk, ha

 

[IanO]

A wee bit sterile right now.

 

[northlands]

Call it a more/less blank canvas. Lots of opportunity still there to create something nice.

Throw down some astro turf and lawn chairs.... seems like the current trend

 

[IanO]

A grocery store/cafe and Brewhouse will help, but it needs a couple of other draws and full towers around it.

 

[rmp]

Does anyone know if the eateries in the Stantec tower have open? Or in any of the nearby towers?

 

[CplKlinger]

Some planters in there would help some.
Some art on the concrete, too. Even sidewalk chalk, ha

Trees are a start I guess.

"So far, the plaza has 14 trees but the plan is to put in six more when the project is completed. The perimeter — from 103 Avenue to 104 Avenue — will have an additional 26 trees. In total, the project will have 46 trees."

'Epicentre of energy': Ice District Public Plaza getting fireplace, final touches

The finishing touches are coming together for Edmonton’s Ice District Public Plaza, with more seating, a working outdoor fireplace and dozen of trees slated for the…

edmontonjournal.com

A larger variety of plants would be nice though, I agree that planters would spruce things up even more.

 

[IanO]

Trees aren't the issue... active and destination frontages are.

 

[CplKlinger]

Trees aren't the issue... active and destination frontages are.

I know they're not *the* issue here, but when it comes to a "steril" looking area, I think well-placed greenery can help.

 

[EdmTrekker]

Those chairs and tables look like bargain bin shopping. Clearly they don't want anyone to be comfortable and enjoy themselves. Why bother putting anything out there? This little construction project must be cost plus plus plus - its taking for freaken ever.

 

[roe_]

A small annoyance, but has anyone else noticed the super loud air intake right by the patio for Braven? I don't know why on earth the building was designed that way, but it is quite loud and really detracts from the outdoor space.

Also noticed a similar problem right outside the main doors of the Milner library. Isn't this something that would normally be placed someone less prominent/busy?

 

[MacLac]

Speaking of the JW…..did they ever turn on the water for the fountain underneath their “Eagle?” at its Port Cochere?