IanO
Superstar
Not to mention that it was a win-win on ROI for public dollars.
If anything, we need more of these stories, not less.
If anything, we need more of these stories, not less.
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TAS
Senior Member
Since this did work out well, I wonder why developers/downtown boosters didn't advocate for this same grant structure again, which didn't require the city to pay out any money from its budget.
Instead, when they came back to council for support, they focused on a grant per sq.ft and that didn't seem to be as favorable with council nor the public.
David A
Senior Member
IMO, probably not a good time to ask the city, which is financially strapped and already having to increase taxes more than it knows citizens can bear, for money.
I suppose, if they don't like the answer, they can always try again, but unless the above noted fundamentals change I feel that would probably be a waste of time.
IanO
Superstar
My understanding is that there was a XX$sqft that was palatable and on the table, but folks got a little greedy.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Yup, they wanted something like $100/sq. ft. while the City was proposing $50 per sq. ft. at the most. They got greedy and ended up getting nothing.
Gronk!
Senior Member
MacLac
Senior Member
Walked by on Saturday night.....a LOT of lights were on at Midnight....by the looks of it at least half of the units on the West facing side......not bad....
IanO
Superstar
Yup. Leasing up nicely and adding a regular amount of foot-traffic to south Jasper.
IanO
Superstar
Looking down from the 42nd at Encore.
archited
Senior Member
we should start a fund for photography lessons.
Edmontonian
Active Member
Fixed it
Greenspace
Senior Member
10023 - 104 STREET NW Plan 2320719 Blk 3 Lot 67A - Major Development Permit
External ID550028441-002
Job Type
Major Development Permit
Description
Alteration of (an) existing building(s), Change of Use / Interior Alterations
Applicant
DHUNNA ASSOCIATES INC.
Status
Intake Review
Class of Permit
Create Date
December 16, 2024
Approval Date
Location
10023 - 104 STREET NW Plan 2320719 Blk 3 Lot 67A
Neighbourhood
DOWNTOWN
archited
Senior Member
Interesting -- I wonder if this relates to a retail unit in the podium.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Yes it does. I'm hearing it's a daycare.
fromyeg
Active Member
This would be fantastic. Exactly the sort of thing that is needed to attract and retain families downtown.