I wish the 'vision' showed some sort of concept tower. Until then, I guess we wait.
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TooBizzy
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Doing some calculations with @CT_ 's help to model what these might look like.
Three possible scenarios, assuming that they are looking to max out the 12 FAR, and given the areas from the image:
- Two towers about the same height that are between 90 and 100 metres
- A taller tower around 120 metres tall, similar to BLVD, and a shorter tower about 65 metres tall
- A much taller tower around 140 metres tall, and a much shorter tower around 45 metres tall.
Scenario 1 and 2 feel the most likely to me. 45 metres would be pretty short for that location, especially if it's on the south side.
Three possible scenarios, assuming that they are looking to max out the 12 FAR, and given the areas from the image:
- Two towers about the same height that are between 90 and 100 metres
- A taller tower around 120 metres tall, similar to BLVD, and a shorter tower about 65 metres tall
- A much taller tower around 140 metres tall, and a much shorter tower around 45 metres tall.
Scenario 1 and 2 feel the most likely to me. 45 metres would be pretty short for that location, especially if it's on the south side.
Nimbus
Active Member
So we're going from one more PetroCan shaped tower to two rectangular ones?
Albertasaurus
Senior Member
I'm almost sure it'll be scenario one.
I've added scenario #3 to my Christmas list, so fingers crossed. 
YYCguy
Active Member
Olds College and the University of Lethbridge also have their Calgary campuses at Bow Valley College so those buildings will be full to bursting!
CBE to move high school upgrading to new, convenient location - LiveWire Calgary
Commuting between Calgary high schools while upgrading classes was a likely possibility for mature students. Now, all classes for Chinook Learning Services (CLS) will be centralized, right on the CTrain line. After being split between Forest Lawn, Lord Beaverbrook and James Fowler High Schools...livewirecalgary.com
950 students downtown next semester, not equal to an office worker, as I assume an upgrading student doesn't spend as much as an office worker downtown, but still a nice under the radar add to Bow Valley College, I wonder where this space is at Bow Valley College?
Golfing guy
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There is a drill onsite of an unknown project 19st/17ave/Blackfoot Tr SE. just north or the Centex gas station.
Edit… the Lot appears to be 740 19st SE. which is the “Grid” proposal. Thought this was dead?
Edit… the Lot appears to be 740 19st SE. which is the “Grid” proposal. Thought this was dead?
MichaelS
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The Grid | 23m | 6s | Eagle Crest | FAAS Architecture
A highrise proposed for Inglewood: http://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2018/01/11/inglewood-pushes-back-against-20-storey-tower.html I actually think this is a pretty appropriate spot for that level of height/density in Inglewood. Granted there are those houses to the south and east that it...
Thread for The Grid.
MichaelS
Senior Member
An interesting land use application over by SAIT:
It is just land use right now, no DP. Quantum Place (the planning consultant) has an engagement page up for the project, including a potential building massing:
It is just land use right now, no DP. Quantum Place (the planning consultant) has an engagement page up for the project, including a potential building massing:
Chowda7
Active Member
Speaking of that area. They really need to do something with the old Sears location and parking lot
Added to the database. Details to be edited as needed.An interesting land use application over by SAIT:
It is just land use right now, no DP. Quantum Place (the planning consultant) has an engagement page up for the project, including a potential building massing:
Perfect for that location.
Agreed but I think it's like halfway through a 20-year remediation process.
Alex_YYC
Senior Member
I think we need a 4th scenario
- A 200 meter tower around 60 storeys, with a cheat spire and no second tower.
TooBizzy
Active Member
This would be so cool! If only Quantum Place actually knew how to build more than just fancy renders and site fencing.
MichaelS
Senior Member
To be clear, I don't think Quantum Place is the developer, they are the planning consultant. And actually, they are winding down operation in the new year (founder got a new job with an international developer). I imagine they will continue to take this land use redesigntation through to Council, but it will be their client who is responsible for ultimatley building.