Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

[Surrealplaces]

Haha, zero chance that happens at all! This looks like a thesis project or something...

Unfortunately you're probably right, but it's okay to dream

 

[Mountain Man]

It looks cool and I'd love for it to happen, probably $100M cost to it though...

 

[Nimbus]

Hmm, maybe not related to this proposal but I have heard rumours that SAPL may take floors in the building as soon as next year. Anyone else heard this?

 

[Albertasaurus]

Truman strikes again...they've submitted a DP for a massive multi site off 81 St in West District. DP2024-08451 once it shows up on Dmap. They are calling the project "Rise" and the tallest tower I believe sits at about 27 floors.

 

[Surrealplaces]

Thanks for posting @Albertasaurus Any idea who the architect is?

 

[Albertasaurus]

Thanks for posting @Albertasaurus Any idea who the architect is?

I believe it's Metafor

 

[Rollerstud98]

Now that all the utility/infrastructure work is done, the city is gong to start selling parcels at Midfield

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/city-launches-sales-for-housing-parcels-at-site-of-former-mobile-home-park-1.7224657

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Looks like street lights are being put in here today

 

[whatchyyc]

JaymanBUILT has proposed a new suburb south of Seton and Rangeview on the Ricardo Ranch lands which I find EXTREMELY interesting.

The outline plan is going to the CPC on Thursday. Here are the Unit Breakdowns and Zoning Outline Plan:

Low Density Detached (R-G)	886
Semi-Detached & Towns (RG, R-Gm)	1489
Multi-Residential (M-G, M1, M2, MH2, MH3)	2106
Mixed-Use (MU-1)	1079

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The zoning is already quite good, with most of the detached having laneway garages (No front driveways) and a good chunk of mixed-use in the centre, all on a grid street layout.

Now here's where it gets interesting...

Jayman is going full European-style New Urbanist with this. I found a video information session from a few months back with some very interesting slides and renderings.

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The entire community will be designed in a European Chateauesque style with a 60m central clocktower in the neighbourhood centre.

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Whatever you think of the faux historical look, you have to admit, this is certainly raising the bar for new suburbs going forward.

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DP for the sales centre is in circulation:

 

[Unknown User]

DP for the sales centre is in circulation:
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Wait, what?

 

[Mountain Man]

Art Deco-ish sales centre that looks like a theatre and is about 20x bigger than required? Must have a plan for after...

 

[CalgaryTiger]

Sure gives you Nostalgia... I don't recall the other drawings being Art Deco, weren't they more European?

 

[Nimbus]

They should just go all in and make it Rocketeer themed.

 

[CT (Chinese_T)]

Sure gives you Nostalgia... I don't recall the other drawings being Art Deco, weren't they more European?

The previous drawings are all early concepts. Since then, they've hired a Design Coordinator who is in charge of the overall community style and flow. If this sales centre is any indication, we might be going full Art Deco here.

https://www.jayman.com/assets/Uploads/Nostalgia_Director-of-Design_Job-Description_IB-VS-SZ-002.pdf

 

[CT (Chinese_T)]

Maybe we should make a thread for Nostalgia.

 

[MichaelS]

I will see if I have some time to do it tomorrow.