Recent content by Beltline_B

IMHO, the definition of a row house vs an apartment would be. A row house would have 1) direct access from the outside 2) nobody above you or below you in the same footprint. I could see possible debate over point number 2, but that’s my definition of a row home versus an apartment. As far as...

It is now.

IIRC Equitable bank recently took up more space in the 906 building, so maybe not. Personally I’d rather this gets built, and later 906 gets converted.

I figure this is as good a thread as any to post this. I’ve spent a nice Sunday afternoon perusing threads and checking out updates from various projects around the city. I want give offer my appreciation for all the nice photo updates we get. Shout out to @Alex_YYC @UrbanWarrior @Surrealplaces...

Came to this thread to announce there’s a driller site. You guys are quick!

Me too, but I can’t help wondering how long until it doubles homeless shelter.

I’m not in Ward 7, but I would take Atkinson.

https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/10/03/calgary-mayoral-poll-gondek-farkas-sharp/

Harris may not be a great politician, but she lost by 10 million votes to someone who lost by 10 million votes to Biden. I disagree that identity politics don’t play a part. They didn’t as much in 2008 when Obama first ran, but they do today. How much of a part do the play? nobody will ever...

This will be a popular trend for some time to come. You can get a lot of units in a 6 storey woodframe, just look at the Heritage McLeod project. 500 uni9ts in 4 6 storey buildings! You could get 500 units from a couple of concrete highrises but at 3 times the cost.

It appears the tower portion being back that far won't cause any looming feeling over 17th ave.

As much as people hate on McDonald's, a good diversity in retail/resto is good for the inner city.

I really like the windows. Good sized windows that will let in lots of light during the day, and give off lots of light at night.