Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

[YYCguy]

I hope someone somewhere is working on a proposal for this site. To clarify, I mean to maintain the building and reimagine it. If it were to be demolished I might chain myself to its marble columns.

Calgary’s historic Hudson’s Bay building at risk, says national charity

A national charity dedicated to the conservation of Canada’s historic places has added another 10 locations to its list of heritage places at risk.

www.ctvnews.ca

It would be a travesty to let this building deteriorate! CalgaryTiger, I would be right there with you in defiance of any demolition order!

As the article mentions, who is responsible for paying for the general maintenance in the interim period prior to decisions about future use?

 

[konradiical]

Cant they just claim is as a heritage site and the city maintain it?

 

[darwink]

Cant they just claim is as a heritage site and the city maintain it?

Yeah, the city can buy it if they want to.

 

[FCC1982]

Thanks for the info folks

 

[FCC1982]

I hope someone somewhere is working on a proposal for this site. To clarify, I mean to maintain the building and reimagine it. If it were to be demolished I might chain myself to its marble columns.

Calgary’s historic Hudson’s Bay building at risk, says national charity

A national charity dedicated to the conservation of Canada’s historic places has added another 10 locations to its list of heritage places at risk.

www.ctvnews.ca

Definitely don’t want to lose the Bay building. I hope some entity steps forward soon with a plan to reimagine/refurbish. I’d even be ok with a redevelopment that retains a large part of the structure & exterior. For example, the renovated Bay building becomes a podium for a residential tower.

 

[Albertasaurus]

The Bay building is that rare site I would hate to see Truman pick up. They do good stuff but they suck when it comes to heritage protection.

I am optimistic that the building will be saved. It would be such an outrage if it weren't saved that I can't see any developer being willing to risk their reputation by demolishing it.

 

[Mountain Man]

The facade will be saved, I'm sure the rest of the building will be completely gutted though. Maybe this can become Calgary's version of the Hearst Tower....

 

[1875]

Frank Lonardelli is the Visionary Reshaping Calgary's 17th Avenue S.W. - Avenue Calgary

The CEO and founder of Arlington Street Investments and his team created eight new development sites that will transform and densify the corridor.

www.avenuecalgary.com