Albertasaurus
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Yet another Truman DP submitted in University District, this one for Block 28. Architect is Metafor. As is usual for Truman, not outstanding by any means but reliably decent.
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Urban Development and Proposals Discussion
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Mountain Man
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Stoked for the south portion to get going!
NWUrbanism
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Another new project in University District, on Block 11: DP2025-02541
It's a new builder in the neighborhood, Luxuria. Architect is Gravity. It looks to be attached to the wrong property on DMap right now.
It's a new builder in the neighborhood, Luxuria. Architect is Gravity. It looks to be attached to the wrong property on DMap right now.
CallmeCatbread
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Not sure if this was been seen before now, but cSPACE has shown off some renderings of their downtown space.
livewirecalgary.com
The article mentions offhand the creation of a "new building next to bow tower to expand the vertical space of the site" which sounds exciting
cSpace moving into growth phase with new developments on the horizon - LiveWire Calgary
Arts and culture incubator cSpace is undergoing a period of transformation that will see the organization grow substantially in what they are able to provide to Calgary’s cultural communities. The organization, during their annual report to the community on May 21, outlined how recent...
livewirecalgary.com
The article mentions offhand the creation of a "new building next to bow tower to expand the vertical space of the site" which sounds exciting
CalgaryTiger
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I'd love a +15 Connection from Andrew Davidson to this and on to Bow. It would complete the +15 connection throughout all of downtown.Not sure if this was been seen before now, but cSPACE has shown off some renderings of their downtown space.
cSpace moving into growth phase with new developments on the horizon - LiveWire Calgary
Arts and culture incubator cSpace is undergoing a period of transformation that will see the organization grow substantially in what they are able to provide to Calgary’s cultural communities. The organization, during their annual report to the community on May 21, outlined how recent...
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The article mentions offhand the creation of a "new building next to bow tower to expand the vertical space of the site" which sounds exciting
On that...
New wayfinding signs coming to Calgary's Plus-15 system
New signs are coming to downtown Calgary's Plus-15 walkways to help pedestrians better navigate the system.
calgary.citynews.ca
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CallmeCatbread
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I really hope those renderings are of a very early feasibility level design. It looks very boring right now and while I know cspace doesn't have oodles of money, this site and program is asking for something pretty spectacular
darwink
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"while the construction of Fireworks would be years off"
It is the shaking the cup level design. Going into the 2027-2037 funding cycle. Class C is what I've seen used.
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Urban_Views
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I like the enclosure of the outdoor space, it reminds me of SAIT's Heritage Hall. A +15 connection would be a good addition to bring people into the space during lunch hour peaks as well.
trtcttc
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This one is where the Varsity apartments used to be. Were there commitment from UCPG to have affordable family units for students with families? I'm typically not a fan of public housing, because we have drug and mental health issues where we can't possibly implement a Singapore style public housing scheme. However, by universities where it caters to students is where it works really well. Many post-grads really don't have much income and typical dorm style university residences don't work for students with families.
trtcttc
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This seems to mention replacing signs in buildings? I'm assuming the ones with different background for different directions? Odd the story doesn't have any pictures of the new design.New wayfinding signs coming to Calgary's Plus-15 system
New signs are coming to downtown Calgary's Plus-15 walkways to help pedestrians better navigate the system.
CalgaryTiger
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I've seen the new signs in City buildings, it was one of those, "I think that's different but maybe it was always like that?" moments. Reading this confirms that they are different. They're the same design as the graphic I included. Next week when I'm in the office, I'll grab some shots of the new signs.
trtcttc
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I'm assuming it's this? Looks more modern, but wish they'd integrated the directional fish, mountains, train and fort in the background.
From a city video: https://www.calgary.ca/bike-walk-roll/plus-15-wayfinding-improvements.html
darwink
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No. The demographics of the student body have changed dramatically since the family residences were first built. 50 years ago it was typical for grad students to be married and have kids or soon to have kids. It is the vanishingly small exception today, especially for a family that doesn't have a current acceptable place to live. Student housing is also not what many would call affordable housing. It is available housing, and a good landing place versus trying to find housing from another city, province, or country. Typically market rentals have been cheaper, except at times of market stress. Most grad students that have university housing leave for market housing by choice.
A grad student residence was built to fulfill the need of grad students, Crowsnest Hall.