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bodsbods9090
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Maybe they were problem houses?
fromyeg
Active Member
The houses looked older but otherwise okay. I would guess that they are being torn down so something can be developed but I couldn’t say for sure.
David A
Senior Member
Well the owners or property managers particularly of the west ones really seemed to like to rent to bad tenants, so there were a lot of crime problems. I don't think the condition of the houses was the problem.
My guess is someone saw or created a chance to snap a bunch of houses (funny how a lot of crime in an area can drive the neighours away), did that and they are now planning to sell to a developer or have already done so.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
Posted 18th of September, 2025
I happened to be sitting here and noticed the signs up. I thought that both locations were staying, I guess not.
I happened to be sitting here and noticed the signs up. I thought that both locations were staying, I guess not.
MacLac
Senior Member
Sorry Paul....you thought both locations were staying open? But we clearly stated that their Whyte Ave location was shutting down after more than 30 years......
IanO
Superstar
What a killer spot for something though.
MacLac
Senior Member
What is “steps away from the Farmers Market” building? The parking lot across Gateway? Why is she not specific?
IanO
Superstar
The property they are referring to is directly across from the market; the single storey that used to be the community police station many moons ago.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
That's a pretty small building isn't it?
Slitch
New Member
Super small building. And apparently not in a good enough condition to continue functioning as the Old Strathcona Youth Society, which it had been up until a year ago. Not sure what they’re imagining a use-case is for this, especially with the price being just shy of $1,000,000.
This is probably the most vibrant street in the city, though. Certainly on weekend mornings with the farmer’s market. I think something like a boutique hotel would do awesome here.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
A 3 or 4 storey mixed use facing the alley could be really nice there.
constance_chlore
Active Member
The Side Door is opening in the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market and will apparently offer farmer's market products six days a week.
EDIT: I'm told it opens October 7.
EDIT: I'm told it opens October 7.
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archited
Senior Member
Some notables... (I see big things coming to the Farmers' Market in months and years to come)
Slitch
New Member
Old CIBC building on Whyte ave, renovated to the tune of $1,500,000 by Beljan. The price has dropped by almost $1,000,000 since first listed over a year ago. I’ve been kind of monitoring this one because for the life of me, I just can’t see the vision here… Other than perhaps another bank that wants a giant, weird, obsidian black storefront, what kind of business would buy this?
Maybe it speaks more to my lack of business acumen but the only thing I can envision operating in a space like this is a strip club of some sorts. One large space with a bunch of semi-private closet spaced rooms attached? A functioning, industrial bank vault? A mezzanine for some kingpin to oversee the operations?
Anyone else have some insight on this project? lol