[Josh Gibbs]

Looks like the Travelodge hotel between Macleod Trail and Bonaventure drive is getting demolished.

 

[Danpersand]

That's the first I've heard of the Canadian Tire in the Royal Block. Great news!

 

[FCC1982]

Looks like the Travelodge hotel between Macleod Trail and Bonaventure drive is getting demolished.

As is the motel at 16th & Banff Trail in motel village I noticed today (perhaps it's been gone a while ?)

 

[Josh Gibbs]

As is the motel at 16th & Banff Trail in motel village I noticed today (perhaps it's been gone a while ?)

I think that was Calgary North Thriftlodge that was demolished in January.

 

[FCC1982]

Thanks, I don't get up that way much any more. I think you're right it was a Thriftlodge.

Anyone know of any plans for the site ?
Is this where that res tower with the out-of-scale rendering is going ?

 

[MichaelS]

No, that one was going where the Royal Wayne Motor Inn / Boston Pizza is. The Thriftlodge is (was) right at the corner of Banff Trail and 16th Ave. I know Ronmor got it rezoned recently, not sure if they have plans for it yet though.

 

[MichaelS]

A new, smallish office building is planned for Marda Loop, to replace the restaurant that burnt down last June:
https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/#property/DP2018-1648

Looks like they are aiming to have a cannabis store on the main floor, based on a recently submitted (along with several hundred other) applications.

 

[Surrealplaces]

A new, smallish office building is planned for Marda Loop, to replace the restaurant that burnt down last June:
https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/#property/DP2018-1648

Looks like they are aiming to have a cannabis store on the main floor, based on a recently submitted (along with several hundred other) applications.

Gravity is the architect, so it should be something pretty decent. If it burns down again when the cannabis store is in, or the whole of Marda Loop will turn in Marda Gras.

 

[Silence&Motion]

Great news about gravity.

Also, just checked the map, and I count at least FIVE applications for cannabis shops just within the 33/34 ave commercial area!

 

[DougB]

^Nothing like Head Shops to speed the decline of an area

 

[Social Justice]

^Nothing like Head Shops to speed the decline of an area

 

[Mountain Man]

^Nothing like Head Shops to speed the decline of an area

You're right, Marda Loop will be much more affordable once the dispensaries open! lol

 

[Nimbus]

Reefer madness, the devils lettuce, etc...

 

[Surrealplaces]

The neighborhood's gonna go to pot!

 

[MichaelS]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cannabis-shops-calgary-rent-real-estate-1.4638413
Doesn't seem like cheaper is a way to describe it. Although, given that based on the bylaw rules, it is impossible for all of these shops to get approved, I wonder who will get left holding the bag when a good chunk of them don't get a permit.