Recent content by Albertasaurus

/\I believe that's MODA's "Mainframe" project?

I have faith this one will get built. Vesta is pouring huge resources into marketing for the project. I also hear through the grapevine that they spent tens of millions acquiring the site and a bunch more demolishing the office building that was there. If there are two not-yet-U/C projects...

Nope, looks like 9 storeys and wood frame can't be more than 6. Although, at this point, they may want to consider going down to 6 floors if it'll make the project more economical.

I suspect that the developer and consultant team knew all along that 26 storeys would be a tough sell. I'd bet that they had a shorter proposal in their back pockets from the beginning, so that they could show how they are "working with the community". I think 12 storeys is fine for the site -...

It’s getting deep. Looking forward to a crane soon.

Overall I prefer the revised design. Would have preferred “not black” - I think red brick or sandstone would work better with the retro sign - but other than that I’m a fan.

The ranks align, but I've seen some polls with a much bigger lead for Farkas. One I thought he was at roughly double Gondek and Sharp? And I think this is the first poll I've seen with either Gondek or Sharp over 20%.

Interesting, a true 3 way race. Janet Brown is considered a legend in polling circles so while polling has been all over the place, I'd put more faith in this one than the others we've seen.

Interesting article. I still can't wrap my head around how Arlington are so passionate about 17th, and yet for their most important site they are building arguably the most bland and underwhelming new build in the entire downtown area.

The Bay building is that rare site I would hate to see Truman pick up. They do good stuff but they suck when it comes to heritage protection. I am optimistic that the building will be saved. It would be such an outrage if it weren't saved that I can't see any developer being willing to risk...

I like it! Simple and understated, but with what appears to be decent colours and materials.

They did have their DP released and have their BP application in, so if they're not going ahead, they're leaving a lot of money (possibly millions of dollars) on the table. I am still hopeful that the holdup is on the BP application - there seems to be a bit of a backlog with building permits...

Unfortunately, no action when I went by a few days ago.

More UD goodness. This new DP is on Block 11. Architect is Gravity, developer Luxuria.

I agree. It's a win just to get a couple of multi developments finished on this stretch of 16th.