[Daveography]

Latest renders:

Maclab Development Group | The Parks

This Proposed Development Features A Unique Residential Mixed-use Complex, Accommodating Residential And Commercial Uses In A Safe And Walkable Environment.

www.maclabdevelopment.com

 

[crisp]

By far the most anticipated development for me. Please just start it already!

On that note too the city needs to hurry their ass up and start the park development.

 

[Calfaer]

This is a really good development concept. Having walkable areas away from the main roads area, plaza style, is sorely missing in the city. Not sure how to describe, but it adds a sense of "depth" to the urban area.

Really hoping the final product follows through!

 

[Aaron_Lloyd]

I'm pretty skeptical of the City's plans for the park in this area.... but I have to admit this render makes it look fantastic.

 

[Daveography]

@Aaron_Lloyd Skeptical how?

 

[Aaron_Lloyd]

I suppose I have a hard time picturing a park that small and bisected by a street really functioning that well as a "central park" and as result it sort of gives me that "eh it's good enough for Edmonton" sort of vibe.

This render admittedly is giving me a good sense for how it might work out alright though.

 

[Daveography]

EDC DP Formal tentatively scheduled for April 21:

E. UPCOMING APPLICATIONS, CONFLICTS AND REGRETS (April 21, 2020)
Jasper + 108 Ave 'The Parks' Formal/DP Dave Moore / DIALOG

https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/PDF/EdmontonDesignCommittee_Agenda_April07_2020.pdf

 

[Avenuer]

Some more images from the formal EDC submission:

Condo Tower (117.5 metres) and podium are planned for Phase 1, with the Rental Tower (147 metres) and Mid-Rise portion planned for Phase 2.

 

[bodsbods9090]

Surprised they want to go condos before rentals.

 

[danby85]

Surprised they want to go condos before rentals.

Same here, seeing the photo at first I was like surprised they are doing the taller tower first being rentals, but they are pushing for condo's first in this market is interesting...

 

[ronron]

Latest renders:

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I just realized Doan's Vietnamese restaurant is missing, and the lot absorbed into the park. Last I read, Doan's refused to give up their land. Did I miss something?

 

[Daveography]

@ronron The city could have expropriated it, but it looks like they chose not to (they only expropriated surface parking, no land with buildings). Always take renderings with heavy grains of rock salt.

 

[Avenuer]

@ronron The city could have expropriated it, but it looks like they chose not to (they only expropriated surface parking, no land with buildings). Always take renderings with heavy grains of rock salt.

Nope, looks like the CIty is purchasing the Doans property (it has not closed yet), not through expropriation however.

 

[Daveography]

@Nosirrah Oh, interesting, thanks!

 

[ronron]

Nope, looks like the CIty is purchasing the Doans property (it has not closed yet), not through expropriation however.

Would be amazing if the city comes through and does this. A central park downtown of this size doesn't happen often.

Also noticed that the park includes the lot that is/was up for sale by Lamb for the defunct Jasper House condos. I'll take Dave's advice and not take the render too literally, but - crosses fingers - did the city purchase that as well?