What do you think of this project?

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The ebb and flow of possibilities will continue; if I were Alldritt I would wait another year to see where the economy settles vis-a-vis Edmonton.
 
No I think Alldritt will sit on it for another year then sell it off. They have loads of other properties they can sit for longer.
 
Airboy said:
No I think Alldritt will sit on it for another year then sell it off. They have loads of other properties they can sit for longer.
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Leston, Westrich, ONE, Rohit and other developers should be paying attention.

Also, the likelihood of an 80 story tower is next to nil, however a midrise or highrise with a hotel and residential suites should still be doable.
 
Gronk! said:
Leston, Westrich, ONE, Rohit and other developers should be paying attention.

Also, the likelihood of an 80 story tower is next to nil, however a midrise or highrise with a hotel and residential suites should still be doable.
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Yes, a decent sized hotel/residential tower here would be great and I hope it does happen soon. However I wonder if the stigma of this area is too great for that.
 
Gronk! said:
I'm giving it another 3 years or so. I believe that's when the sunset clause kicks in. I'm hoping a more competent developer takes over.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but this isn't the parcel that was proposed for the 80 story correct? I think that was across 96st and towards the convention centre. Or was this to be part of it as well? If it is separate, hopefully someone will at least pick up this small parcel and do something with it.

From earlier in the thread:
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^ The project was actually meant to cover both parcels that you refer to -- with a project mockup to be built on the lot between the Russian Orthodox Church and Jasper Avenue. The design that you are sharing was an earlier version designed by Kennedy; there was a later substantially different design prepared by Gene Dub.
 
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^ The project was actually meant to cover both parcels that you refer to -- with a project mockup to be built on the lot between the Russian Orthodox Church and Jasper Avenue. The design that you are sharing was an earlier version designed by Kennedy; there was a later substantially different design prepared by Gene Dub.
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Thanks! I knew the design was definitely different, but figured same footprint. Interesting that a smaller mockup would've been part of it.
 
Former Mayor Don Iveson voted against the Alldritt project. His reason was that the location of the project blocked the view of the river valley from Jasper Ave. It's difficult to oppose a project of that stature but I agree with his view. Besides blocking the view of the river valley, the public access to it would have also been restricted. The original plan presented a compromise or remedy to that concern but it still meant funneling Jasper Avenue foot traffic through the private domain of the proposed facility. Perhaps not the end of the world but not ideal either. In the long run, the City would probably be better off to acquire that property and develop it into a primary river valley access point in a style similar to the promenade on 100 Avenue. The funicular presently offers connectivity to the river valley trails but another funicular in the Alldritt location would create a circular flow pattern without needing to deal with Alldritt's mercantile objective. The Alldritt location is also a good location for the skywalk that been talked about because it's not cramped like the 100 Street location and the absence of traffic noise would give its visitors a better experience. If that backdrop doesn't spur development of the Quarters, than I have no idea what might. Not holding my breath though because it wouldn't be a big surprise if the City spends all of its money on bike paths out to the boonies and then approves a low cost housing project for the Quarters.
 
David A said:
This is one of the select areas downtown where there is a good view of river valley from Jasper Avenue, It would be a good idea for whatever is built to preserve as much of this as possible, as well as access to river valley.?
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As opposed to what the City did with Hall D? :(

A tower of any height would be much less intrusive when it comes to protecting view corridors while providing animation and access.
 
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