Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

[potatopizzafan]

When in the previous downturns did we have nearly 15 000 000 sqft of empty office space?

no idea, but it seems like many people think they can predict the future. Much like they predicted housing prices to collapse because of Covid..... I'm always skeptical of future predictions when they are based on the notion of "this time its different" as that tends to not be the case. Maybe i'm just an optimist

 

[Mountain Man]

Responded in the Economy thread, no need to derail this one.

 

[Duck Lightning]

Looks like ENMAX is going to replace Substation No.1

https://twitter.com/x/status/1372924583775510529

 

[MichaelS]

Looks like ENMAX is going to replace Substation No.1

https://twitter.com/x/status/1372924583775510529

Nice. Replacing an existing parking lot by the looks of the rendering:

Going here:

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

www.google.ca

 

[Silence&Motion]

TFW an electrical substation creates a better street presence than the podium of West Village Towers.

 

[MichaelS]

Silvera for Seniors is redesignating their large, under-developed parcel in Bridgeland, to the east of the current bridges site. The land is seen here in google maps:

Here is the land use application:

DMAP

They have an engagement website hp:

Silvera East Riverside — Cultivate Ideas

www.cultivateideas.ca

Some of the concept images here (keep in mind this is only land use, so these are truly just concepts at this stage):

 

[Duck Lightning]

At 15 floors they should be similar in height to Dominion and The Bridge

 

[googspecial]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1373685965433270272

Some design concepts for Balmoral Circus (19 Ave and 2 ST NW). 2 ST is the current N/S cycling route, so I think the first one is better. But would be happy with the second one if they put dedicated lanes on 4 ST.

 

[Urban Outdoorsman]

New proposal along bow trail

The Bridge at Bridgeland Calgary - JEMM Properties

JEMM Properties is committed to growing communities, creating value, reflecting authenticity and introducing innovation while making sure urban life always feels fun.

jemm.ca

DMAP

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Re: Balmoral Circus, very nice. I think I'd prefer option 2, with the gardens.


Re: the new Jemm Shagnappi proposal.... meh It's very basic and just... meh. At least it's density near a station.

6 storeys, 25 meters

 

[CBBarnett]

Re: the new Jemm Shagnappi proposal.... meh It's very basic and just... meh. At least it's density near a station.

6 storeys, 25 meters

What a boring beauty. TOD as it's meant to be - affordable for the area, forgettable and actually happening.

 

[Poppa777]

I see a lot of comments like this, I bet people were saying the same things during previous downturns.

Yup they were. I'm old enough to remember.

 

[zagox]

What a boring beauty. TOD as it's meant to be - affordable for the area, forgettable and actually happening.

“TOD - Affordable, Forgettable, and Actually Happening” should be on JEMM’s business cards!

 

[Surrealplaces]

What a boring beauty. TOD as it's meant to be - affordable for the area, forgettable and actually happening.

Pretty much. Nothing special, but for the most part it checks off the boxes, and is a building block to a greater win. A bunch of building blocks no matter how boring does equal a win overall IMO.

 

[CBBarnett]

“TOD - Affordable, Forgettable, and Actually Happening” should be on JEMM’s business cards!

To borrow a quote from my thesis supervisor - the only good TOD is one that is completed and actually exists