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TooBizzy said:
Here's my Blue Line extension proposal if we're still crayoning. The current plan to just extend westward through some of the lowest-density suburbs we have in this city is simply absurd.
We tend to worry so much about "potential for transit-oriented development" when we plan transit in this city - it may be time we start focusing on development-oriented transit.

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It would be nice if this LRT extension were elevated down the median of 85th street. I hate excessive at-grade crossings.36th street in the NE is a nightmare.
 
Red Star said:
It would be nice if this LRT extension were elevated down the median of 85th street. I hate excessive at-grade crossings.36th street in the NE is a nightmare.
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I'd like to see at-grade LRT pick a side of a road and not go up medians. Like the Blue Line along 17th Ave and the Green Line along 24th Street and eventually 52nd Street.
 
Mountain Man said:
Very UD looking! How's the retail side of WD compared to UD?
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I think it will depend on what tennants they confirm are coming (I have heard rumour of a McDonalds as well here). There is a sign for a Big T's BBQ and another fast food style place I think on the standalone retail building, on the back of the Sobeys. What they don't have (yet) is a large beerhall type place like Banquet or Canadian Brew House, but I have a feeling that is what will end up in Radio Block, which would be awesome with views out over the park, similar to UD.
 
MichaelS said:
I think it will depend on what tennants they confirm are coming (I have heard rumour of a McDonalds as well here). There is a sign for a Big T's BBQ and another fast food style place I think on the standalone retail building, on the back of the Sobeys. What they don't have (yet) is a large beerhall type place like Banquet or Canadian Brew House, but I have a feeling that is what will end up in Radio Block, which would be awesome with views out over the park, similar to UD.
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McDonalds is tough to imagine in WD, I thought they usually try to have a drive through which would be tough to incorporate.

I could see that more likely in West Springs Landing, just a bit further south on 85th street. See: https://westspringslanding.com/leasing

We're missing a high-volume fast food place like a McDonald's or Wendy's in the area, so there's an opportunity here, although I know its not everyone's preference to have one nearby. At West Springs Landing there'll be plenty of hungry school kids from 2 close by Junior Highs as built in customers. :)
 
jacketsniffer said:
McDonalds is tough to imagine in WD, I thought they usually try to have a drive through which would be tough to incorporate.

I could see that more likely in West Springs Landing, just a bit further south on 85th street. See: https://westspringslanding.com/leasing

We're missing a high-volume fast food place like a McDonald's or Wendy's in the area, so there's an opportunity here, although I know its not everyone's preference to have one nearby. At West Springs Landing there'll be plenty of hungry school kids from 2 close by Junior Highs as built in customers. :)
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The McDonald's in U/D seems to do well. Mostly a lot of small quick orders, but it seems to work for their type of operation there, and also for the clientele in the area.
 
There’s an A&W (albeit with the PetroCan) on OBCR/89th, a DQ in the development next to WD, a Subway and KFC on 85th by the Shoppers, and a Popeyes slated to go in with the Big T’s…. I think the market is covered 😅 I hope we get a local brewery/brewpub or wine bar in WD like Avitus in Marda… a patio without traffic right beside you (Vin Room, Fergus & Bix) or in a parking lot (722 Bier Haus)
 
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Looks like Truman took the large public opposition to heart, and has amended their plans for their land use application (and even the active development permit) to reduce the heights and density:
hellowestdistrict.com

Application Update: Land Use Change and Development Proposal

A new mixed-use node at the centre of West District where new residents will have access to new shops, restaurants, services and high quality public spaces along Broadcast Avenue
hellowestdistrict.com hellowestdistrict.com

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Most here wouldn't have had a problem, but oh boy did the neighbourhood. Everyone I know in that part of the city was damn upset with the scale of the tower initially planned.
 
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