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General Construction Updates

outoftheice said:
Vic Park LRT station rebuild and 17th Ave extension are officially complete.

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17 Avenue S.E Extension & Victoria Park/Stampede Station Rebuild Completion | The C+E | Calgary Municipal Land Corporation

Transformative infrastructure investment enhances District connectivity and accessibility, providing pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle access to Stampede Park from Macleod Trail for the first time in over 40 years.
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Between the trains and Macleod good luck driving into and out of Stampede Park from 17th. However, the walkability and simpler LRT Station are big wins for people. I'm okay with people and not cars winning this one.
 
crisp said:
Not sure if there's a thread or much knowledge on, but this building in Beltline (NW corner 11th Ave 10 St) is being torn down. Seen about a week ago demolition is well underway.

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MichaelS mentioned that the lot was purchased by Cidex. No DP has been submitted yet, so unfortunately it'll probably sit empty for a while.
 
CalgaryTiger said:
Between the trains and Macleod good luck driving into and out of Stampede Park from 17th. However, the walkability and simpler LRT Station are big wins for people. I'm okay with people and not cars winning this one.
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Great for pedestrians, but I hadn't been in that area by car in quite a while until last week only to find that 17th has been turned into one way (west bound) between 1st & Macleod so you can't even drive east through there.

There's two lanes east across the tracks but the only traffic that can use that is a single lane turning right from northbound Macleod. Odd config.

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haltcatchfire said:
Great for pedestrians, but I hadn't been in that area by car in quite a while until last week only to find that 17th has been turned into one way (west bound) between 1st & Macleod so you can't even drive east through there.
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Is that permanent or just a legacy of construction in the area? Seems really odd after all this effort if that's the final condition
 
CBBarnett said:
Is that permanent or just a legacy of construction in the area? Seems really odd after all this effort if that's the final condition
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I can't seem to find the email at the moment but I'm fairly certain one of the CMLC updates mentioned that section will be going back to two way now that the work is complete.

Edit: Found it https://www.calgarymlc.ca/articles/...prepares-to-celebrate-more-milestones-in-2024

September 20-23 – 17 Ave S.E. returns to two-way traffic between 1 St and Macleod Trail S.E.

  • To enable construction on the extension and station project, the one-block stretch of 17 Ave S.E. between 1 St and Macleod Trail S.E. has operated as a one-way westbound road since 2021. Now, with the project nearing completion, the road will revert to its two-way condition.
  • 17 Ave S.E. in this block will be closed from 11:59 PM Friday, September 20 until 5 AM Monday, September 23 to enable crews to repaint road markings, change signage and restore parking to its original condition.
  • When it re-opens on September 23, 17 Ave S.E. in this block will once again operate as a two-way road.
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Surrealplaces said:
MichaelS mentioned that the lot was purchased by Cidex. No DP has been submitted yet, so unfortunately it'll probably sit empty for a while.
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Speaking of Cidex, coming in on the Blue Line from the West this morning I noticed their 14th Street tower is still largely empty. Wonder if the rental market downtown is slowing down.

Albeit with some more Cidex context... I recently moved out of their West Village tower because their renewal increase was ridiculous ($3,450 for two bed two stalls). I had a chat with their leasing manager and he was saying the 14th St tower was advertised at same / slightly higher rates than West Village. I think they asking for way too much.
 
haltcatchfire said:
Great for pedestrians, but I hadn't been in that area by car in quite a while until last week only to find that 17th has been turned into one way (west bound) between 1st & Macleod so you can't even drive east through there.

There's two lanes east across the tracks but the only traffic that can use that is a single lane turning right from northbound Macleod. Odd config.

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That grey wall on the convention centre is really calling out for a digital display board. All those people going by on McLeod by train and car, stop lights that give drivers a direct view of your wall, people walking in from 17th....you'd think they want to use that space to advertise events/conventions or just generate some revenue.
 
crisp said:
Speaking of Cidex, coming in on the Blue Line from the West this morning I noticed their 14th Street tower is still largely empty. Wonder if the rental market downtown is slowing down.

Albeit with some more Cidex context... I recently moved out of their West Village tower because their renewal increase was ridiculous ($3,450 for two bed two stalls). I had a chat with their leasing manager and he was saying the 14th St tower was advertised at same / slightly higher rates than West Village. I think they asking for way too much.
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Good lord, $3,450 for 2bed2bath and two stalls is dog shit. I would pay ~$2,650, all-in for that in that location. mildly low-balling.
 
The project at Douglasglen next to the brt and future lrt station appears to be fully under construction. The underground parking is u/c.

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Also there’s construction fencing and a drilling rig in Quarry Park in the spot where the 4th tower was slated to go (next to Co-op).
 
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