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degrandprix said:
Some interesting infill happening in Woodcroft.

Looks like it will be three 4-unit rowhouses, all with secondary suites. 24 homes on a lot that used to be 2 SFH's 😮

Site has been vacant for 10+ years as well. With the Brentwood project getting started, there will soon be a lot more people in this area to make use of the new Coronation rec centre!


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Edit: Their previous work looks to be high quality, this could turn out quite nice!

https://platinumlivinghomes.com/sold/
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Going up fast!
 
degrandprix said:
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Going up fast!
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So where are the occupants of these 24 units of housing going to park? Are they all going to be riding bikes everywhere? Some of these residents (probably at least 1/3) are going to have vehicles

This shouldn't have been allowed. This should be a single building with underground parking. I know I sound like one of them NIMBYs, but this isn't smart infill at all. Is this really what some of you want to see more of?
 
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_urbanite said:
So where are the occupants of these 24 units of housing going to park? Are they all going to be riding bikes everywhere? Some of these residents (probably at least 1/3) are going to have vehicles

This shouldn't have been allowed. This should be a single building with underground parking. I know I sound like one of them NIMBYs, but this isn't smart infill at all. Is this really what some of you want to see more of?
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I’m not sure going back to parking requirements is the solution. But I do think on street parking needs to move to a permitted/paid system if so many new developments are going to essentially guarantee permanent street parking for multiple new residents. Ideally residents store their vehicles on their property if they have them, not mooching off free street parking.
 
About time - that parking lot was already too small when it opened in the early 90's. I remember working at that Earls and having NO WHERE to park every back when it opened.
 
thommyjo said:
I’m not sure going back to parking requirements is the solution. But I do think on street parking needs to move to a permitted/paid system if so many new developments are going to essentially guarantee permanent street parking for multiple new residents. Ideally residents store their vehicles on their property if they have them, not mooching off free street parking.
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I think this is right, although it may be politically unpalatable. My outlook is that grown-ups should be able to figure out for themselves whether they need parking or not, and if they do, they should be able to pay for it rather than counting on always having free street parking.
 
constance_chlore said:
I think this is right, although it may be politically unpalatable. My outlook is that grown-ups should be able to figure out for themselves whether they need parking or not, and if they do, they should be able to pay for it rather than counting on always having free street parking.
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I want to agree, but since when have Edmontonians ever shown the ability to be grown ups when it comes to parking expectations? This kind of development is only going to further entrench the existing expectation that the City subsidize street side car storage.
 
_urbanite said:
So where are the occupants of these 24 units of housing going to park? Are they all going to be riding bikes everywhere? Some of these residents (probably at least 1/3) are going to have vehicles

This shouldn't have been allowed. This should be a single building with underground parking. I know I sound like one of them NIMBYs, but this isn't smart infill at all. Is this really what some of you want to see more of?
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If parking is a concern, maybe it’s not the right option for these people and they should consider other properties.
 
From AI...
The Koermann Block in Edmonton was a significant building in the city's history, most famously known as the site of the Ukrainian Bookstore. It was built in 1911 by Gustav Koermann and featured commercial space and residences. The building was later the home of the Ukrainian Bookstore until it relocated in 1925. The Koermann Block has been preserved and incorporated into the design of the Artists' Quarters project, and a recreation of the Ukrainian Bookstore can be found at Fort Edmonton Park.
 
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