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[Gronk!]

Return of the Knack

Podcast Episode · Speaking Municipally · 2025-11-07 · 1h 3m

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Knack calls the site an “embarrassment.”

Talks about expanding the derelict property subclass to include non residential properties.

Expanding the derelict property subclass to include non residential properties should have been done a couple of years ago. Lord knows there are other properties such as The Emerald and The Arlington.

 

[fromyeg]

^ What I mean is "stop whining and get behind a solution!"

Expanding the derelict property subclass to include non residential properties should have been done a couple of years ago. Lord knows there are other properties such as The Emerald and The Arlington.

He said expansion of the derelict property subclass to include non residential properties is scheduled to pass through council next year and take effect for the 2027 tax season, although if there was any way they could have it ready for the 2026 tax season he would push for it.

 

[scyeg]

I hope Regency starts to feel the pressure and just sells. I don’t trust them at all to do anything that this corner deserves.

 

[Gus Haynes]

How I feel whenever I hear Raj Dhunna whine about anything:

 

[JNO1]

What a complete @$$ clown.

 

[JuliallThat]

Just imagine what could happen once we successfully pressure Regency!

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Don't make me cry

 

[Gronk!]

City mulls taxing derelict commercial properties more

Commercial properties that are rundown could face higher taxes in the future, as the city considers adding a derelict tax subclass for non-residential properties.

edmonton.taproot.news

 

[Gus Haynes]

I am begging city council to go off like this:

 

[IanO]

Developer says he was told by Edmonton officials to knock down BMO building

The City of Edmonton calls the site a "problem property." The Downtown Revitalization Coalition has stated that many of its members complain.

edmontonjournal.com

 

[Gus Haynes]

 

[northlands]

“There’s a way to make that site look much, much tidier, even if you have to leave some of the structural elements in,” [Anne Stevenson] said. “I’ve been meeting with the property owner for years, basically since I was first elected. We would meet, I’d sort of hear a commitment to make some changes, and it just repeatedly seems not to happen.

“The property owner has invested in wraparounds in the fencing. But we’re just in a cycle where the wraps get put up and they get torn down. Nothing’s actually addressing the overall look of the site.”

Stevenson said she told Regency in March that she would be asking city staff about “enforcement options” when it comes to the BMO site.

Aaand that's why you're being targeted, Regency.

 

[davcocom]

Developer says he was told by Edmonton officials to knock down BMO building

The City of Edmonton calls the site a "problem property." The Downtown Revitalization Coalition has stated that many of its members complain.

edmontonjournal.com

just put the site on sale already!

 

[Kosy123]

Are we supposed to feel bad for Regency? Like bro just clean out the rubble at least.

When this entire forum (with varied and diverse opinions) is flaming you, you fucked up.

 

[David A]

just put the site on sale already!

Yes, it has been almost 8 years now. If they can't get their act together and even maintain the site better, just sell to someone who actually cares and/or has the resources to do more with it.