General Construction Updates

[Surrealplaces]

There is or at least was a proposal for a tower a block north, but it's been radio silence for that one. There's a DP calling for changes to the hotel to the south, but nothing for the 1300 site.

 

[IanBray]

 

[shermanator]

Ugh, they're making it a parking lot aren't they...

Road rollers were out when I walked by this evening. It looks like it will indeed be a parking lot.

Will probably still be finished before Prairie Block

 

[Cowtown]

A few Marda Loop construction pics.
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Marda Loop’s tagline should read “great neighborhood once done” lol

 

[Albertasaurus]

Road rollers were out when I walked by this evening. It looks like it will indeed be a parking lot.

Will probably still be finished before Prairie Block

Disappointing. The City should not grant them a DP for a parking lot (correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe we have the policy and discretion to do so). The floorplate of this building would have been suitable for a residential conversion.

 

[CalgaryTiger]

Marda Loop’s tagline should read “great neighborhood once done” lol

That's what I say about all of Calgary, it will be great when they're done building it.

 

[CalgaryTiger]

Disappointing. The City should not grant them a DP for a parking lot (correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe we have the policy and discretion to do so). The floorplate of this building would have been suitable for a residential conversion.

If you're talking about Prairie Block, it still could be residential. No underground parking but it was for sale so the buyer could buy it and apply for a land-use like Nest. I don't see it happening but with the other high-rise adjacent to it, why not?

 

[Surrealplaces]

If you're talking about Prairie Block, it still could be residential. No underground parking but it was for sale so the buyer could buy it and apply for a land-use like Nest. I don't see it happening but with the other high-rise adjacent to it, why not?

I would love to see a small residential building of around 6-8 floors with retail at the base. Something along these lines.

 

[Albertasaurus]

If you're talking about Prairie Block, it still could be residential. No underground parking but it was for sale so the buyer could buy it and apply for a land-use like Nest. I don't see it happening but with the other high-rise adjacent to it, why not?

Sorry, to be clear I was referring to the building posted by IanBray (1300 8 st) which appears set for demolition and replacement with a parking lot.

 

[Cowtown]

I would love to see a small residential building of around 6-8 floors with retail at the base. Something along these lines.

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If only we could be so lucky. We need to forward this post to whoever buys the property.

 

[adamyyc]

Road rollers were out when I walked by this evening. It looks like it will indeed be a parking lot.

Will probably still be finished before Prairie Block

Appears to be a temporary City parking lot, similar to the one next to OJ’s.

 

[CalgaryTiger]

Honestly it will probably be used with the loss of parking when Marc and Marda get underway still, this better be temporary for a year or two. Does it stave off the lawsuit being certified lol?

 

[shermanator]

According to the signage the parkng lot is temporary until the completion of the Main Streets project, as is the parking lot on 34th near OJs.

 

[1875]

not a terrible idea, i was hoping it would be a stampede tent

 

[outoftheice]

Eau Claire Plaza opens in July with new performance, festival space and misting fog

Calgary is officially unveiling the reimagined Eau Claire Plaza on July 2 after months of construction

calgaryherald.com