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I think this one has some great features.

Interesting. I used to live around that area and always wondered why it wasn't developed. Will be disappointing if its only a single story. That area could use some mid size residential but I can see that happening as its next to the train. But then again, it's close to the river and Kensington.

I know, crazy really. I know that the Curtis Block is along a bad stretch of road but when a City makes the decision to demolish a block of heritage buildings to build a gravel parking lot something is seriously wrong. The Arlington proposal would be the beginning of the end for the original...

Hi Folks, I have a keen interest in architecture and particularly historic buildings. I come from Europe and I grew up with them all around me. Calgary is a young city and therefore has a decent but limited supply of old architecture. Of late, I have come to discover how much of Calgary has...

The scaffolding is permanent alright. However, they have obviously removed the siding on the north face as you can see the membrane. They yellow was definitely not there before either..

Speaking of re-clads, I walked by this today. Anything would be an improvement over what this building looks like now

That is true. It did look A LOT more expensive. However, for a project like that in that location, cheaping out and going with Stantec might result in a run of the mill bunch of buildings. Thats just my two sense, I personally thought that the MODA design would have signifcantly stood out and...

What ever happened to MODA being attached to this project? I personally thought their design was far superior than the current renderings.

Yes, that is the one I was referring to alright. I understand what you mean however filler shouldn't be used on a corner lot that is so visible from one of the most vibrant streets in Calgary. They have struggled to get tenants and the ones that they did manage to fill include a Flight Centre...

I agree. Arlington Street seem to have something against older buildings with character. They own the old Bank of Montreal on 8th i.e. Chicago Chophouse, and have plans to knock it down soon. They also own the old block of buildings that houses Commonwealth Bar & Nightclub. I'm sure that they...

Correct. I think its great. The the smaller corner one at the other side of the street beside the Rose & Crown is a cheap looking mess though so hopefully this will give the street some life.

I agree with that. I know that it is code that you cannot have balconies over hanging a busy pedestrian street. In this case, the balconies are inverted into the building so they got aware with it being completely vertical. In the near future I don't see 17th Ave being as welcoming or livable as...

I know. That said, half the street was demolished for the new buildings that are there now. Does anyone know what was there before the Therode building that now houses Starbucks, Any Time Fitness etc?

Orange is on. LED over the storefront is cool too. Overall, this turned out great considering that its from an average developer.

Anyone know if that is the existing Union Square parkade that they are excavating against? Does this parkade extend under the park and playground?

I agree. I would be of the opinion that a waterfront district with restaurants and bars would bread some life into the place even in winter. Hopefully when some of the future developments in East Village are complete, this will be the case. A cafe or decent restaurants would do well at the base...

Jogged by this one today. Does anyone know if there will be retail at the ground level of this development? If not, and all residential and grade, seems like a wasted opportunity for restaurants, bars, cafe etc. given the foot traffic that this area gets along the river? Anyone know where...

So it looks like Marmot are installing underground utilities on this site. They have precast catch basins, manholes and piping. Either getting the site ready or this is associated with the 17th Ave revamp work.

Hey guys, move equipment and work onsite. Looks like they are stripping/prepping the site. Bit strange, as other posters have pointed out they don't even have a development permit yet.

I know. Exact same design and materials on their new development at 17th Ave Centre St SW. Lazy company with absolute no regard for how their properties look and play a role in a neighbourhoods look. All they care about is their botton line unfortunately. Would love to see the City have some...