Greenspace
Senior Member
^It doesn't feel like that BP's is long for this world.
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The_Cat
Senior Member
With the residential development taking place, I think 104 Street or 109 Street might work a little better. Possibly in the vicinity of the Valley Line West. There are more students in that area.
David A
Senior Member
It has been there a long time, so it may be time for a change, but unless there is a solid plan to build something new there it does not make sense to tear down the building, just so the whole block can be empty.
Despite the park planed the proposed development north east of it fizzled or flamed out and the one across the street seems to be being down scaled, so I am not sure there is such great demand in the area now.
Maybe in 3 to 5 years that will be different, but if BP's goes there, I suspect it would be just be replaced by another restaurant in the same building.
positive1
Active Member
How come? Have you heard something?
buildings
Active Member
^as long as that site remains busy and brings in the money the owner would need a pretty solid enticement to close up shop.
Tropical
Active Member
Agreed. I don't think that location is struggling at all.
IanO
Superstar
A bit of a fading brand and their hours have been drastically reduced.
Gronk!
Senior Member
There is a BP in ICE District which is just a few blocks away.
buildings
Active Member
^each BPs is individually owned.
David A
Senior Member
Yes, there are two BP's downtown, but I feel the locations and layouts probably serve somewhat different crowds at different time. There are also several Shoppers Drug Marts downtown and two hotels owned by Marriott about a block apart downtown.
TBH there is a gap in the dining in downtown Edmonton with a number of upscale places and many fast food places but not as much between. For instance no Earls or other popular chain like that, which I think is a big reason why there is room for more than one BP downtown.
TBH there is a gap in the dining in downtown Edmonton with a number of upscale places and many fast food places but not as much between. For instance no Earls or other popular chain like that, which I think is a big reason why there is room for more than one BP downtown.
Greenspace
Senior Member
I only mentioned based on conversations with the manager/owner who seemed non-comital about being there long term. Maintenance on the current building and land has also slipped quite a bit, it is looking a bit tired compared to other BP properties.
Stevey_G
Active Member
All signs of a commercial tenancy looking to not be renewed.
David A
Senior Member
I work nearby so I actually pay some attention to the BP. I think a few years ago some work was done on the roof or HVAC and it wasn't that long ago they did a renovation on the interior dining space.
They could do a bit to improve the outside landscaping, but that seems to be a common issue downtown. It may not be as fancy as some other locations or chains, but otherwise not sure what maintenance has slipped.
They could do a bit to improve the outside landscaping, but that seems to be a common issue downtown. It may not be as fancy as some other locations or chains, but otherwise not sure what maintenance has slipped.
Barnaby
Active Member
Offworld
New Member
Any chance of the building on the far left being near end of life? It sure has that look, and would make a great re-development property.