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FYI restaurant spaces currently under construction: - Former PARM location on 1 Street SW (space between Ten Foot Henry and Tokyo Smoke) - Former Little Lot Diner space in 8th Street Coop - NW corner of Missao building is finally leased (has been vacant for 3+ years) - Former Provision location...

From what I can gather, this proposal is to infill the existing parking lot west of the existing apartment building. I walked by the development permit signage the other night and I believe the proposal called for a 6-storey development. https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/?find=DP2019-4557

I think the podium is actually quite good. It's open and inviting with enough variation to make it interesting. That being said, the colour choices and materials do make it feel very disconnected from the tower. The two don't appear to flow well together.

The plan for this block and that to the south has always been for larger-floor plate retail versus more fine grained retail to the east. A successful neighbourhood has a combination of the two. Certain retailers, like grocery stores, require these much larger floorplates. The neighbourhood, as...

This is my favourite angle of this project. I think these two residential developments really complement one another.

For anyone who might be curious....the building in the foreground is being renovated to house a Dollarama.

I'm not sure that's entirely true. https://globalnews.ca/news/5377647/vancouver-hospice-fights-proposed-townhouse-development/ https://www.peacearchnews.com/news/consultant-warns-of-devastating-consequences-of-white-rock-down-zoning/ The fear and opposition to change is not tied to any...

I lived in Waterloo during a period of rapid growth when many of these developments were going up. The increased density was welcomed but there was a complete lack of oversight or dictation as to how these buildings intereacted with the street. Definitely did not help contribute to create better...

Yes - First as well as Verve.

Not sure if mentioned - there's a sign up on a lot in West Eau Claire for another Graywood development. edit: nevermind, I see it mentioned a few pages back.

The live-work units in East Village are pretty good from a design perspective.

Hope the renew of Swan Mall results in a more functional and welcoming public space. Unfortunately there are few spots on campus that encourage people to gather - instead much of the outdoor space on campus is a means for people to connect from point A to point B. I'm crossing my fingers that...

I like the form - but not digging the driveway crossings/interaction with the street.

As well as Mari.

Not sure if this has been mentioned - but there's a proposal for 1116 16 AV SW (next to Hotel Elam) for a four story assisted living development. Currently on-site is a collection of detached dwellings, https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/?find=DP2019-1026

Perhaps prompting some change next door (north) as well: https://www.commerciallistings.cbre.ca/resources/fileassets/CA-Plus-240250/a8c2c6db/1509%208TH%20STREET%20SW%20March%2027%202019.pdf

The price point relative to size of the units is great. This will find its niche in the rental market for those who value larger sized units over outdoor space. Every building has its trade-offs or pros + cons. This won't appeal to everyone, which is no different than every other building.

The SE retail bay is already under construction for a tenant (you can see the FRANK symbol on the window in the pictures above). I believe it's to be a wine bar of sorts. Kinda also expected a Starbucks to go in - thought they were typically associated with the Marriott brand.

I have heard the Cactus Club rumour 10 times over the last several years. I know that they were indeed interested in space there, but have also heard that they aren't moving forward with it. Things could have definitely changed again though.

Walked by/through today - public realm is framed nicely and look forward to seeing the retail space start to be activated. I have some concerns when the loading zone/valet parking that comes in off of 10th Avenue, as this could very quickly detract from its functional space for pedestrians but...