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Why even bother with the rendering?

Turned out pretty well. I think it’s time to retire to faux wood looking material on new projects though.

Agreed! I like most of what RNDSQR has executed and I would argue that among the developers in the City, they have the best of intentions. They put a lot of thought into their developments and do try something different each time, which is a refreshing change from some others whose project can...

Agreed on Certus! They are that perfect middle ground. They don’t get overly ambitious when it comes to design (I.e., don’t promise something they can’t deliver), but most of their buildings are quality materials with timeless design. Not sure if they would be the City’s first choice for this...

Alternative proposal - provide attractive temporary tax breaks to owners of vacant lots with TLUs that provide a temporary public good. Put time limits on the tax breaks (maybe 5 years) so landowners are still incentivized to develop. Property owners can put the tax savings towards planning for...

https://calgary.citynews.ca/video/2024/07/22/major-construction-in-calgarys-marda-loop/

July update from the City suggests there may be a rift between RNDSQR and the City on the funding model. Would not be surprised if we see a new development partner announced in the fall. https://engage.calgary.ca/inglewood-station

If the City could find a way to calm McLeod Trail, I think that would be one of the most impactful ways to encourage people to visit the area outside of events. It remains a barrier. Unfortunately I don’t know there’s a way to convert the one ways north of 25 Ave SE, but if I had my way, the...

This is pretty good! The different coloured soffit under the balconies is pretty cool! A higher end material around the balcony areas and a better entrance and I think this goes from pretty good to great on a tough lot.

They’re getting the hang of this construction thing.

There’s a lot more to like about this than not. This is an improvement on 3 sides (N, W & S) in exchange for a diminishment on 1 side (E), which is a great trade off. We went from having a multi story parking garage abutted tight to 14 Ave in exchange for a much better profile of the building...

https://dailyhive.com/calgary/central-marda-loop-calgary

Probably why they put trees on the amenity level.

This one looks great!

I don’t hate the material the used on the ground floor.

Kind of excited about a the prospect of a new player. I feel like we’ve seen a lot of the same thing from the same architects & developers.

I noticed a Boardwalk Lifestyle sign on the temporary fencing around the site the other day. That doesn't make me very hopeful that whatever gets developed on this site will be much of a looker, which would be too bad for such a prominent part of the neighbourhood.

This project is taking entirely too long.

Crazy to think that the City has a new fire station planned for across the street from Ol’ Beautiful.

Was part of the reason the building was setback due to shadowing on the park?