News   Apr 03, 2020
Pastel Morning
 6.1K     1 
News   Apr 02, 2020
A Message to Our Readers
 7.6K     3 
News   Apr 02, 2020
Soon to be Gone
 4.5K     0 

General Construction Updates

It's part of what makes the proposed plaza for the development of the Osteria site at the corner or 10th and Kensington road laughable. Yes, it will be awesome to have more space there to navigate the corner. But as a place to sit and chill? Noisy, smelly, unpleasant as all get out. I'll pass.
 
John Wick said:
Is there any desire from the City to improve the walkability of 10th Str?
Feels like any substantive improvements would necessitate removal of driving lanes.
Click to expand...
The City did kind of a substantial refresh of 10th Street back in 2016, but I am having a hard time finding any information on that project. I recall it was quite disruptive to local businesses (or, at least used as an excuse / pile on the economic hardships of the time). I am not sure what was the driver of design. But, with the magic of the Streetview Time Machine, you can see the before state in September 2015, the construction during May 2016, and the finished product starting in May 2017. Unfortunately, it looks like the outcome is pretty similar to the 17th Avenue SW refurbishment, with not a lot of bold decisions to really enhance the pedestrian realm at the expense of vehicle movements.

Would it be worth spending another $50-60 million refurbishing this road, given that what was built is only 8 years old at this point?
 
John Wick said:
Is there any desire from the City to improve the walkability of 10th Str?
Feels like any substantive improvements would necessitate removal of driving lanes.
Click to expand...
It seems like there's no chance 10th street will ever improve given its position within the larger road network. That's why it's nice that we're starting to see "main streets" develop on smaller, non-commuter roads like 19st in Hillhurst and 33/34 ave in Marda Loop where the need to push through high volumes of cars does not overrule any attempts to create pleasant places to walk and linger.
 
adamyyc said:
Shots of the partially completed mural, the patio space, and Elizabeth Square under development.

I really hope LDG has more in the pipeline (selfishly I hope it’s in Marda Loop) because they do really thoughtful work. Everything from scale, colour, materials, lighting, etc. seems well thought out.

View attachment 550521View attachment 550522View attachment 550523
Click to expand...
Completely agree. LDG has brought significant vibrancy to 34th Ave. The small businesses are thriving and bringing real vibrancy to the area, you can really notice it during warm summer evenings. Really curious to see what goes in, they have mentioned a restaurant.

Give me 100 of these developments over Courtyard 33, which was a great concept but just so poorly executed. Some of the retail units have yet to be leased years later, the courtyard is empty every time I have been there, and places like the Mash are dead every night (which selfishly I love, because my 4 year old loves it and we can always guarantee any table we want in the place). Diner Deluxe is thriving and that's about it.
 
Silence&Motion said:
It seems like there's no chance 10th street will ever improve given its position within the larger road network. That's why it's nice that we're starting to see "main streets" develop on smaller, non-commuter roads like 19st in Hillhurst and 33/34 ave in Marda Loop where the need to push through high volumes of cars does not overrule any attempts to create pleasant places to walk and linger.
Click to expand...
Short term probably not, but with Memorial/14th/Crowchild nearby, there's definitely room to divert traffic if we wanted to make 10th more pedestrian friendly. There's basically a test case right now with the closure of 10th north of 5th Ave. One challenge that will face 19th and 33/34 ave is the lack of transit. As these streets get more shops/restaurants, they also get more cars. Kensington has the advantage of transit access and significant residential population to support businesses without catering to driving/parking.
 
shermanator said:
Completely agree. LDG has brought significant vibrancy to 34th Ave. The small businesses are thriving and bringing real vibrancy to the area, you can really notice it during warm summer evenings. Really curious to see what goes in, they have mentioned a restaurant.

Give me 100 of these developments over Courtyard 33, which was a great concept but just so poorly executed. Some of the retail units have yet to be leased years later, the courtyard is empty every time I have been there, and places like the Mash are dead every night (which selfishly I love, because my 4 year old loves it and we can always guarantee any table we want in the place). Diner Deluxe is thriving and that's about it.
Click to expand...
A worthy experiment of pushing the lease-able space to maximum and reducing common costs given the constraints.
 
Mountain Man said:
Looks like soil testing on the Indigo lot on 14Ave between 1st and Centre SW. Think a land use was applied for on that site recently.
Click to expand...
The rumor has it Western Securities had purchased and is looking to build a tower.

1712865035292.png
 
Oh that would be great. That office frontage on First is heinous, and another parking lot biting the dust is always good. Count on whatever they propose having retail frontage on First Street 🥳
 
UrbanWarrior said:
Oh that would be great. That office frontage on First is heinous, and another parking lot biting the dust is always good. Count on whatever they propose having retail frontage on First Street 🥳
Click to expand...
Hopefully any retail at grade extends the high street south! Would love it if 1st was nice the whole way to 17th and encouraged the crappy part of 17th to get it's shit together! haha
 
Nawads said:
Rumour is that the Danish Canadian Club on 11th Ave near 7th Street SW was recently sold in December to a developer as well. However, they have an agreement to stay until at least June 2025.
Click to expand...
That makes sense. Kit Interior Objects is moving out of the Danish Club down the block to where Skymount Drones was on the corner of 7th Street and 11th Ave.
 
You must log in or register to post here.

Back
Top