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I'm wondering if they are considering extending Kovitz through to the eastern side where Varsity Courts were. I'm certain U/D has realized their screw up with the lack of a bike lane (I've seen it mentioned to them several times on social media) and have to decide if they want to redo the avenue or put in at at Kovitz that goes through to the eastern side. I know there are/were plans to put a bike lane on Kovitz, but unless crosses 39th street, it's a completed waste of time.The UD construction year-end review (here) gives an idea of what is likely going to begin construction in 2024. Blocks 2, 9, 17C, and 21 on the map:
Another portion of Varsity Courts is scheduled for demolition as well. I wonder if they're getting ready to extend Kovitz Ave? I'd love to see Warren St connected to 37 St to open up bicycle connections to Brentwood LRT and the neighborhoods to the north, but that probably won't happen until Varsity Courts is fully demolished (2026+ according to this).
I wonder if the trend for families to live off campus is due to the crappy accommodations at Varsity Courts? Also with all the new retail at University Ave, including a grocer, it seems like it has potential to be an attractive spot for students with families.This is what the university says about that:
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In my mind, any future bike lanes should ultimately connect to the University, the two hospitals, and Brentwood station (Market Mall would be a bonus too). There's already a bike lane on 37 St, so hopefully they extend that on to Warren St, which could then connect to a lane leading to the University and a lane on 24 Ave, if the City decides to extend the one in Capital Hill/Banff Trail across Crowchild. A lane on Warren St could also connect to a lane on 32 Ave, which I think I saw in the University Innovation Quarter preliminary plans.I'm wondering if they are considering extending Kovitz through to the eastern side where Varsity Courts were. I'm certain U/D has realized their screw up with the lack of a bike lane (I've seen it mentioned to them several times on social media) and have to decide if they want to redo the avenue or put in at at Kovitz that goes through to the eastern side. I know there are/were plans to put a bike lane on Kovitz, but unless crosses 39th street, it's a completed waste of time.
Seniors also have a ton more money and equity so might be a necessity to get the projects actually built. Keep in mind, many of the seniors may not actually live there but invest there for the explicit intention of having a place they like but their kids or grandkids can use to go to university. Fast forward 20 or 30 years as the buildings depreciate a bit and you'll start seeing more of the students.I just saw an ad for University District with seniors in it what you should be advertising students to come here we are in the middle of building a college town and your advertising the people other than students, so what’s the point?
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There are many medical facilities in U/D as well, which might appeal to seniors. For example, my eye doctor's office has moved from the Southern Alberta Eye Centre around Chinook to the Central Block in U/D. In addition, I think they have senior homes in U/D as well.I just saw an ad for University District with seniors in it what you should be advertising students to come here we are in the middle of building a college town and your advertising the people other than students, so what’s the point?
You mean 'indoor winter-walking loop'.shopping mall
Which examples for DC or the Netherlands are you talking about?Why can’t they put some sort of outdoor Walkable urban area like the ones you see in Washington DC I know there is one, but it’s very small and it isn’t really doing enough Sure it’s gets cold, but the Netherlands is doing it
