Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

[Roaring Flames]

We're excited to announce a new project coming to one of East Village's last riverfront parcels!

The DP for EV606 is underway and we expect the project to break ground next summer and be ready for new residents in 2024.

Click the link to learn more https://t.co/wNW1OgRRSb pic.twitter.com/IRmINJKnw8

— CMLC (@CalgaryMLC) November 25, 2021

 

[Mountain Man]

The Architect has lots of renders on their site. Like the massing, but that brick pattern is something else, not sure how I feel about it just yet.
https://www.atlrg.ca/606

 

[CT (Chinese_T)]

The Architect has lots of renders on their site. Like the massing, but that brick pattern is something else, not sure how I feel about it just yet.
https://www.atlrg.ca/606

 

[whatchyyc]

From afar it looks like it's wrapped in Tyvek

 

[adamyyc]

From afar it looks like it's wrapped in Tyvek

Literally the first thought I had.

 

[adamyyc]

Hmmm.... another purpose rental. That is surprising given that the previous owner of the property (Fram & Slokker) were planning high end condos on that site as it faces the river. I thought for sure that whomever bought it would hold out for the condo market to turnaround. I guess they are tired of waiting. Developer is Alston Properties out of Winnipeg.

Given the number of listings in The Concord next to the Peace Bridge, I get the impression that there’s a pretty soft market for that kind of high-end riverfront condo.

 

[The Familia]

What if they just randomly scattered black bricks everywhere instead of the little flower design. Would this improve the overall look? Should they just stick with white brick for the entire building or do full walls in either white or black?

 

[haltcatchfire]

It gives me a modern Spanish vibe.

 

[CBBarnett]

Good scale, good brick, I kind of like the pattern - its bold and weird, but simple and timeless at the same time. Seems like some of the stuff you see in modern European brick buildings. Responds well to it's location of a destination-fronting urban place. Very much in favour.

 

[JTron]

This will be a polarizing project. some will love it and some will hate it. Count me in the love it camp.

 

[Roaring Flames]

It looks cheap and gaudy to me

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Given the number of listings in The Concord next to the Peace Bridge, I get the impression that there’s a pretty soft market for that kind of high-end riverfront condo.

I believe this is rental.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

So, you left wingers aren’t totally happy unless all 14 councilors are left wing? Why not keep it out of this forum?

Lol why would we leave it out of this forum? We talk about everything here, including politics, obviously.

 

[adamyyc]

I believe this is rental.

It is. My comment was in response to a previous comment about why I think this project is purpose built rental rather than high end condos (i.e., because there isn't currently a good market for high end condos).

I also think the fact that there won't be any parking (due to footprint constraints) would make this a tough sell for a high end condo.

 

[heightjunkie]

Im not sure I love the pattern of the bricks, but I love the Idea and the Moxie and the form of the building as well. Overall, I like it.