CalgaryTiger
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I just don't see the economics of this for them? Will it really drive that much business for them?
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darwink
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I chatted with them a couple years ago. It is literally them 'giving back', using their skills and influence to bring together a project that should exist that doesn't because it is hard work that requires a long time to align all the different players.
I also think once it is done, there will be a big change in how Parks Canada views projects in the park at some point over the next 30 years. Building a gondola to Norquay base might be back on the table, as would maybe future things in base area development that largely replaces the parking at Norquay.
The development environment is the gamble (not something we talked about). But I think a good one. 500, 1000 rooms at a ski-in ski-out hotel with access to banff itself would be a HUGE boost, as would the value it would bring to the underdog ski area in the park.
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CT_
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A friend sent me some details on that Quadreal site Michael mentioned, near Currie Barracks.
The original proposal from 2018 was 891 units. They now want to double that to around 1800 units. Rutland Park Community Association is opposed.
This is the original outline plan from 2018, expect to see it doubled.
The original proposal from 2018 was 891 units. They now want to double that to around 1800 units. Rutland Park Community Association is opposed.
This is the original outline plan from 2018, expect to see it doubled.
Isn't Rutland Park kind of far away from there, on the other side of MRU?
haltcatchfire
Senior Member
Rutland Park is against everything anywhere and everywhere always.
jdixon
Active Member
BANANA - Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything
DougB
Senior Member
Calgary sports complex adding lazy river and water slides with $87.5M expansion
A well-known Calgary sports complex is getting a massive makeover.
A well-known Calgary sports complex is getting a massive makeover.
MNP Community & Sport Centre on Macleod Trail S.E. will be undergoing a $87.5 million expansion, officials announced Wednesday.
IceCreamMan
Active Member
Some other renderings and description here too: https://gecarchitecture.com/projects/mnp-community-sport-centre/
CBBarnett
Senior Member
Was this announced previously? I feel there was some expansion plans announced a few years ago. Is this in addition to the previous announcements or just a refined scope?View attachment 595550Calgary sports complex adding lazy river and water slides with $87.5M expansion
A well-known Calgary sports complex is getting a massive makeover.calgary.ctvnews.ca
A well-known Calgary sports complex is getting a massive makeover.
MNP Community & Sport Centre on Macleod Trail S.E. will be undergoing a $87.5 million expansion, officials announced Wednesday.
Mountain Man
Senior Member
There was something on this a while ago, a few of us were complaining that they are developing the park side not the parking lot side lol.
DougB
Senior Member
It was announced but was awaiting funding. Now it is a go
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
Haha see! I said it about a month ago. Another crane or two in the sky for the downtown area 
DiscoStu
Senior Member
This is embarrassing, but I had no idea there was a bridge between Lindsay Park and St. Mary's cathedral.
Mountain Man
Senior Member
Really? It's the old railway bridge and still has tracks on it. The old train station is the ballet I think, and the old house there was recently renovated but I have no idea what's in it.
DiscoStu
Senior Member
If I have been on it, I clearly have no recollection. The part of Mission is one area that I haven't really covered as much as I'd like. But either way, looks like a cool spot that I need to check out.