jhappy77
Active Member
And that's what they think is appropriate for a main street, a block away from a future LRT station :/
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Can't wait for this to be demolished.New DP for the old Silver Inn restaurant on Centre Street. My eyes! The goggles do nothing!
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https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/?find=DP2023-05201
The issue doesn't seem to be the actual development but the road that will connect into this part of Riverbend. It's interesting a part of the community that has been dead quiet for its existence will now be a new entrance to at least this section of the community. That does really change how those people have lived there.‘A big change’: Calgary’s proposal to build more housing near future Green Line station - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
The City of Calgary's proposal is also expected to bring significant change to parking, traffic flow and the layout of a street in the southeast community of Riverbend.globalnews.ca
Whether they knew it was coming or not. Is it necessary?That part of Riverbend was always intended to connect to 24st, and actually was for a couple years in the late late 90s or early 2000s, but residents complained about traffic and the road was blocked off again. Anyone that lives there knew this would happen one day and I have zero sympathy for them.
The issue doesn't seem to be the actual development but the road that will connect into this part of Riverbend. It's interesting a part of the community that has been dead quiet for its existence will now be a new entrance to at least this section of the community. That does really change how those people have lived there.
Does the city have to connect the community to 24th Street? The community doesn't seem to be asking for it or interested in it. Granted the person in the story is one voice so maybe people really do want vehicle access to 24th Street.
The traffic circle exit could just give access to these new developments while pedestrian and wheel access could be enabled so if Riverbend residents wanted to walk or wheel to the Green Line stop they can.
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Yes, communities should have more than 2 entrances. Hell, before Quarry Park went in, there was only 1 way to get into Riverbend.Whether they knew it was coming or not. Is it necessary?
I grew up going to Riverbend and commuted through there while going to school once Quarry Park went in. I never found the traffic bad or thought another entrance was needed. I think a vehicle entrance here is a nice to have for some but in all actuality isn't really necessary. Is essence this east part of Riverbend acts as a super block because there is no way to shortcut through the community. I see what the residents are saying but maybe I'm biased:Yes, communities should have more than 2 entrances. Hell, before Quarry Park went in, there was only 1 way to get into Riverbend.
Edit: I agree we need better connectivity between neighbourhoods. In this specific example, I don't think vehicle connectivity is the answer to the isolated communities problem.I just think we need better connectivity between neighbourhoods and should stop relying on feeder roads. I lived in Riverbend and Douglas Glen and on days where there was an accident on Glenmore or Deerfoot, both would have their feeder roads completely gridlocked. If more roads connect through, then the pressure is taken off the primary roads and people can still move around.
Apparently, all tenants were offered to stay for another year. This seems odd given that Gallery is sold out, and was supposed to have occupancy in 2026, which would be a short timeline if they don't start till November 2024.According to DOPs Instagram they are no longer moving locations in December.
So I guess whatever was supposed to be going on that site is either delayed or cancelled.