Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

[trtcttc]

I've seen the new signs in City buildings, it was one of those, "I think that's different but maybe it was always like that?" moments. Reading this confirms that they are different. They're the same design as the graphic I included. Next week when I'm in the office, I'll grab some shots of the new signs.

I'm assuming it's this? Looks more modern, but wish they'd integrated the directional fish, mountains, train and fort in the background.

From a city video: https://www.calgary.ca/bike-walk-roll/plus-15-wayfinding-improvements.html

 

[darwink]

Were there commitment from UCPG to have affordable family units for students with families?

No. The demographics of the student body have changed dramatically since the family residences were first built. 50 years ago it was typical for grad students to be married and have kids or soon to have kids. It is the vanishingly small exception today, especially for a family that doesn't have a current acceptable place to live. Student housing is also not what many would call affordable housing. It is available housing, and a good landing place versus trying to find housing from another city, province, or country. Typically market rentals have been cheaper, except at times of market stress. Most grad students that have university housing leave for market housing by choice.

A grad student residence was built to fulfill the need of grad students, Crowsnest Hall.

 

[thecivilengineer]

I'm assuming it's this? Looks more modern, but wish they'd integrated the directional fish, mountains, train and fort in the background.

From a city video: https://www.calgary.ca/bike-walk-roll/plus-15-wayfinding-improvements.html

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[thecivilengineer]

Does anyone have idea if something happening at tower centre? Restaurant is closed on ground floor and they also closed +30 level.