IanO
Senior Member
Transition is a good thing on occasion.
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Downtown Real Estate
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northlands
Senior Member
Interesting. Now can Go Auto finish building the Porsche dealership off Stony Plain Rd & the Land Rover dealership off Gateway? They've both been stalled midway for over a year now each.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Hope this means Madison's Grill gets a refresh, as the decor is currently stuck in 1996.
IanO
Senior Member
Agreed, but please keep it classic in look.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
Well the Land Rover dealership has resumed construction which is a positive thing to see.
IanO
Senior Member
The Downtown grant for high-rise construction is going to move 'at least' five projects forward.
CaptainBL
Active Member
That's great, any insights on which those might be? Timeline? If I remember correctly, it had to start this year?
IanO
Senior Member
Salvation Army HQ on 96st for sale
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Details - Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton
For Sale: Roper Business Centre 5626 72 Street, Edmonton, Alberta 5,992 square feet of main and second floor office condo Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton
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Avenuer
Senior Member
Do you know which ones?
IanO
Senior Member
I have my top 5 but am not sure to be honest.
IanO
Senior Member
Curious to see how we respond to this.
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Breathing new life into Calgary’s downtown core
May 11, 2021 Media inquiries
The Calgary Office Revitalization and Expansion (CORE) Working Group will make recommendations on the best path forward to fill office towers and renew the vibrancy of Calgary’s downtown core.
The CORE Working Group – co-chaired by Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer and Calgary-Currie MLA Nicholas Milliken – includes representation from a broad cross-section of affected stakeholders. These representatives will work together to assess the findings and recommendations brought forward by the co-chairs, engage with Calgarians and provide a road map for returning Calgary’s downtown core to a healthy and energetic place to live and work.
“A thriving downtown core sends a strong signal to Calgarians, industry and outside investors that Alberta is where you want to do business. I look forward to seeing this working group’s recommendations on how we can take advantage of the many opportunities that exist for Calgary’s downtown core.”
Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation
Organizations across Calgary, including the city council, have undertaken research and planning initiatives that seek to address the issues facing the downtown core. The working group’s key mandate is to assess existing findings and recommendations, determine their feasibility and provide a clear path forward for all three levels of government and the private sector.
“Calgary’s downtown core has faced a number of hardships, but there is endless opportunity in front of us to recreate a vibrant and thriving downtown. A lot of work has already been done to address this – including investments into flood mitigation and construction of the new Court of Appeal – and I look forward to working with the members of CORE to determine how the provincial government can help set the best path forward to revitalize this city’s downtown core.”
Nicholas Milliken, MLA for Calgary-Currie
The working group is expected to submit a final report to the government by Sept. 30.
Working group members
Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation (co-chair)
Nicholas Milliken, MLA for Calgary-Currie (co-chair)
Desiree Bombenon, vice-chair, Calgary Chamber Board of Directors
John Brown, dean, University of Calgary School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Greg Guatto, president & CEO, Aspen Properties
Abed Itani, CEO, Cidex Developments
Martina Jileckova, CEO, Horizon Housing
Patricia Jones, president & CEO, Calgary Homeless Foundation
Adam Legge, president, Business Council of Alberta
Andrew Mosker, president & CEO, National Music Centre
Bobbie Racette, founder & CEO, Virtual Gurus
Terry Rock, president & CEO, Platform Calgary
Quick facts
During the first quarter of 2021, Calgary’s downtown vacancy rate was 32.3 per cent.
A healthy downtown vacancy rate is approximately eight per cent.
The working group co-chairs will hold town halls over the spring and summer where Calgarians can share their ideas.
Committee members will be reimbursed for eligible expenses in accordance with the Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.
Media inquiries
Justin Brattinga
780-203-0177
Press Secretary, Jobs, Economy and Innovation
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Breathing new life into Calgary’s downtown core
May 11, 2021 Media inquiries
The Calgary Office Revitalization and Expansion (CORE) Working Group will make recommendations on the best path forward to fill office towers and renew the vibrancy of Calgary’s downtown core.
The CORE Working Group – co-chaired by Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer and Calgary-Currie MLA Nicholas Milliken – includes representation from a broad cross-section of affected stakeholders. These representatives will work together to assess the findings and recommendations brought forward by the co-chairs, engage with Calgarians and provide a road map for returning Calgary’s downtown core to a healthy and energetic place to live and work.
“A thriving downtown core sends a strong signal to Calgarians, industry and outside investors that Alberta is where you want to do business. I look forward to seeing this working group’s recommendations on how we can take advantage of the many opportunities that exist for Calgary’s downtown core.”
Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation
Organizations across Calgary, including the city council, have undertaken research and planning initiatives that seek to address the issues facing the downtown core. The working group’s key mandate is to assess existing findings and recommendations, determine their feasibility and provide a clear path forward for all three levels of government and the private sector.
“Calgary’s downtown core has faced a number of hardships, but there is endless opportunity in front of us to recreate a vibrant and thriving downtown. A lot of work has already been done to address this – including investments into flood mitigation and construction of the new Court of Appeal – and I look forward to working with the members of CORE to determine how the provincial government can help set the best path forward to revitalize this city’s downtown core.”
Nicholas Milliken, MLA for Calgary-Currie
The working group is expected to submit a final report to the government by Sept. 30.
Working group members
Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation (co-chair)
Nicholas Milliken, MLA for Calgary-Currie (co-chair)
Desiree Bombenon, vice-chair, Calgary Chamber Board of Directors
John Brown, dean, University of Calgary School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Greg Guatto, president & CEO, Aspen Properties
Abed Itani, CEO, Cidex Developments
Martina Jileckova, CEO, Horizon Housing
Patricia Jones, president & CEO, Calgary Homeless Foundation
Adam Legge, president, Business Council of Alberta
Andrew Mosker, president & CEO, National Music Centre
Bobbie Racette, founder & CEO, Virtual Gurus
Terry Rock, president & CEO, Platform Calgary
Quick facts
During the first quarter of 2021, Calgary’s downtown vacancy rate was 32.3 per cent.
A healthy downtown vacancy rate is approximately eight per cent.
The working group co-chairs will hold town halls over the spring and summer where Calgarians can share their ideas.
Committee members will be reimbursed for eligible expenses in accordance with the Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.
Media inquiries
Justin Brattinga
780-203-0177
Press Secretary, Jobs, Economy and Innovation
CaptainBL
Active Member
Agreed, I am very interested to see how/IF Edmonton implements its own ambitious strategy that is much much needed. As I have said many times, Edmonton needs a proper strategy to attract business and jobs, whether head office or not, to Edmonton and downtown. We have our own vacancy problems from the past few years, never mind new growth challenges attracting new jobs and corps to downtown. So if Edmonton doesnt respond, it will be more of the same. Calgary always used its corporate prowess to attract companies to its downtown, and is now using its weakness (high vacancy) as a strength strategy.
As a side note, if seeing the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation chair a pro-Calgary group does not indicate that Calgary is Alberta's city then I don't know what else will.
IanO
Senior Member
Moving their corp office from Windermere to Downtown.
Reference ID: Job No 396286158-002
Description: To install (1) Fascia On-Premises Sign(s) (WESTRICH PACIFIC CORP.)
Location: 10309 - 102 AVENUE NW
Plan 2021702 Unit 1
10180C - 103 STREET NW
Condo Common Area (Plan 2021702)
Applicant: CONCEPT 21 SIGN MANUFACTURERS INC.
Status: Intake Review
Create Date: 5/17/2021 4:45:18 PM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN
Reference ID: Job No 396286158-002
Description: To install (1) Fascia On-Premises Sign(s) (WESTRICH PACIFIC CORP.)
Location: 10309 - 102 AVENUE NW
Plan 2021702 Unit 1
10180C - 103 STREET NW
Condo Common Area (Plan 2021702)
Applicant: CONCEPT 21 SIGN MANUFACTURERS INC.
Status: Intake Review
Create Date: 5/17/2021 4:45:18 PM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN
Avenuer
Senior Member
Good to see. Makes the most sense for them to be closer to where the majority of their projects are.
KyleBlanchett
Active Member
I am hearing some chatter that the City Center Mall is seriously considering adding a residential tower. lets see where this leads...