Recent content by gsunnyg

A classic NIMBY statement lol. There's always a "but."

Typical garbage NE design. I still can't get over how badly Saddletowne Circle was designed given its location. The NE North of 16th ave and East of Deerfot doesn't have a Single Main Street. It's just a collection of random midrises thrown on empty fields and parking lots.

Nice to see retail incorporated on not just 4th street but 14th ave side as well!

Not to mention the pedestrian street wall effect is destroyed. One of the reasons why streets with pre-war midrises or European cities are so enjoyable to walk down. Just something cozy about it.

That's insane to think about.

Forget just density, we're in the midst of a housing crisis. Unless the tower's outright atrocious, I'll take a bit of spandrel.

Well if it's not a useful example, then how come even with a tax, they're popping up highrises and midrises at an insane pace? If anything that makes me question what exactly are we doing wrong in Calgary. For the longest time, I heard the argument that market demand was the key reason for the...

I agree with you. There's a noticeable discrepancy in the pace of large developments between Calgary and other major cities. For instance, my recent visit to Metro Van left me surprised by the abundance of high-rises, especially in Surrey, compared to Calgary. Despite the strong market...

Forget it not be a high rise for a sec, it's just outright ugly and does not belong on 17th. The street front design is just atrocious for a high street.

I love the tower, but I hate the corporate type of podium. It seems so sterile.

White or dark black instead of grey would've made all the difference for these towers

Not happening anymore.Office tower has been demolished, so I'd expect a new proposal at this point

Update. I had the numbers switched. 274 units in total. https://preconstruction.info/property/%20lincoln-tower

Don't quote me on this but I came across an ad with this one and I believe it said 247 units.

Whenever I see that blank brick wall along 17th Ave and the LRT station, I think what an opportunity wasted. Aside from potential retail, they could've gone a step further and added a few storeys of affordable housing units on top, something I'm sure all three levels of government would have...