FCC1982
Active Member
Saw this drilling rig today west of the BMO Centre.
Would this be related to the proposed hotel ?
LRT work ?
Other ?
Would this be related to the proposed hotel ?
LRT work ?
Other ?
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Disraeli
Active Member
They were a classic example of "victory housing" which were small, formulaic houses built post-second world war for returning service members. You can see other examples throughout the inner city and throughout Canada. They might not have been flashy but they are an important part of our history and it's sad to see them tossed in the bin. Hopefully the site doesn't sit empty for decades
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
That doesn't look to be within the hotel parcel, so I'd say it's for the Victoria Park Station redo. The timing would make sense too; we don't even have an official proposal for the hotel yet, while the station demolition is imminent.
Cyric
Active Member
Yes, that rig is for the work on the vic park station, it is for construction of the new utility complex station that will be adjacent to the current power station. They've been doing underground utility work on that stretch of the line for the last few months getting it ready.
I mistakenly said in the transit thread I thought they would be building the temp platform there but having a proper read through of the the plans I see they will actually be making use of the the three configurations of the current platform during construction. Page 5: https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=140804
I mistakenly said in the transit thread I thought they would be building the temp platform there but having a proper read through of the the plans I see they will actually be making use of the the three configurations of the current platform during construction. Page 5: https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=140804
Sky of Blue
Active Member
I am soooooooooo looking forwards to the piss ramp being tore down and I can cross and enter at grade. So sick of running the gauntlet of people shooting up, smoking up, passed out or camped out going up and down that structure. Never mind dodging garbage and bodily functions. Bring it on!
Nimbus
Active Member
The owner of the Ambassador Motor Inn on 16th avenue is looking for a rezoning for a potential redevelopment of the site with two highrises and a midrise:
Mountain Man
Senior Member
Perfect site for redevelopment, along with the former trailer park to the east!
heightjunkie
Active Member
Wow, highrises there would probably have a pretty great view from the upper floors.
haltcatchfire
Senior Member
My wife always talks about how the workers at the Tim Horton's drive through on 16th & Edmonton Trail are the happiest and friendliest in the city. I tell her it's because of the nice downtown view they have out the drive through window. I went a couple times and can confirm, very friendly and the view of Telus Sky while waiting for coffee is A+.
haltcatchfire
Senior Member
My wife always talks about how the workers at the Tim Horton's drive through on 16th & Edmonton Trail are the happiest and friendliest in the city. I tell her it's because of the nice downtown view they have out the drive through window. I went a couple times and can confirm, very friendly and the view of Telus Sky while waiting for coffee is A+.
potatopizzafan
Active Member
One of the empty lots in Marda Loop, the former site of the Mazaya sheesha lounge has a big SOLD sign on it. Hopefully something interesting goes in there. Or maybe co-op is trying to buy up that entire block.
potatopizzafan
Active Member
One of the empty lots in Marda Loop, the former site of the Mazaya sheesha lounge has a big SOLD sign on it. Hopefully something interesting goes in there. Or maybe co-op is trying to buy up that entire block.
adamyyc
Active Member
Is this the “Prairie Block” site?
Priarie Block — Gravity Architecture - Vancouver and Calgary Residential and Commercial Architecture
The Prairie Block is a two-storey building proposed for the Marda Loop commercial district in Calgary.
www.gravityarchitecture.com
It’d be great if that entire block was redeveloped, although I’d like the buildings with the active store fronts on 33 Ave (buildings with Boogies Burgers, K-Thi Vietnamese Cuisine, etc.) to remain if possible!
adamyyc
Active Member
Is this the “Prairie Block” site?
Priarie Block — Gravity Architecture - Vancouver and Calgary Residential and Commercial Architecture
The Prairie Block is a two-storey building proposed for the Marda Loop commercial district in Calgary.
www.gravityarchitecture.com
It’d be great if that entire block was redeveloped, although I’d like the buildings with the active store fronts on 33 Ave (buildings with Boogies Burgers, K-Thi Vietnamese Cuisine, etc.) to remain if possible!
That's the one.Is this the “Prairie Block” site?
Priarie Block — Gravity Architecture - Vancouver and Calgary Residential and Commercial Architecture
The Prairie Block is a two-storey building proposed for the Marda Loop commercial district in Calgary.
It’d be great if that entire block was redeveloped, although I’d like the buildings with the active store fronts on 33 Ave (buildings with Boogies Burgers, K-Thi Vietnamese Cuisine, etc.) to remain if possible!