Recent content by shermanator

But poor people live in them. Can't have that! Better squeeze them out and make some good coin in the process....

Final top level paving in Marda Loop goes from Sept 7-24. All done at night to not disrupt business. Businesses are still complaining of course.

This is nothing more than hyperbole. There were no issues walking around the neighbourhood with either a stroller or a wagon or holding your kid's hand before the project started.

I don't want to jinx it, but I think the Marda Loop streetscape work may be finishing up. As far as I know the following sections remain, all of which are in progress: South side of 34 Ave between 21 and 22 St South side of 34 Ave between 17 and 18 St Both sides of 19 St from 33 to 34 Ave...

Demolition is done and the dig is well underway here, lots of work going on the last few weeks. Always nice to see any project in Marda Loop progress at more than a snail's pace.

Walked by multiple times yesterday and there wasn't anyone on site either time. Quickly is not the right word to use on this one.

It's been a huge hole in the neighbourhood in the 10 years I've lived here. And no I wouldn't get any donair from CPU. The issue is a lot of the "normal retail" is being kicked out, their buildings torn down, and once finally built is replaced with sterile chains or upscale retail. You can't...

I'm just going to pretend "Pet Shop", "Vintage". "Bakery", "Coffee", "Gym" in the rendering will be replaced with "Pub", "Sports Cards", "Strip Club", "Donair Shop", "Forex". In 5 years when this thing is done it will really liven up the neighbourhood.

I am definitely surprised this one went through as I figured there would be more of a fight by the neighbourhood that is tired of the construction. Now that it's been approved and most of the local business have been kicked out, just build the thing.

That has been on site for a few weeks now. It's not under construction. Still demoing.

I've gone out of my way to support Marda Loop businesses throughout construction as I know it hurts them. That includes Annabelle's Kitchen, which has been a good experience each time I've gone. People have been able to drive right to their doorstep the whole time but I get that some will avoid...

Splooooosh! It's real. https://www.onyxhotelgroup.com/

I am impressed that they are starting excavation so soon after demolition. Many projects in the neighbourhood taking their sweet time.

According to the signage the parkng lot is temporary until the completion of the Main Streets project, as is the parking lot on 34th near OJs.

Road rollers were out when I walked by this evening. It looks like it will indeed be a parking lot. Will probably still be finished before Prairie Block