Lotus Park | 20.2m | 6s | Westrich Pacific | J+S Architect

[Edmcowboy11]

Wow that is looking just amazing already. It will be so nice to see it completed soon. When the next building goes up next to it that entire block is going to just look so great and so full which I think is awesome to see. The density of this area has and will continue to improve more and more.

 

[Airboy]

I was in the Intact building yesterday. Didn't get a photo but the view from there looking North East is quite good, the new park and tower along with the Lotus are really starting to fill that part of downtown. And when the New Norquest Building (possibly Late Next year).gets started that will add to life in the area.

 

[JMatt88]

I walked past this on the weekend, are the 1st floor apartment units or CRUs?

 

[IanO]

I walked past this on the weekend, are the 1st floor apartment units or CRUs?

There is a CRU on the corner, with the units along 102ave potential for work/live, but otherwise residential.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

An office or two could be nice. I wonder what kind of interest there will be for the CRU

 

[JMatt88]

There is a CRU on the corner, with the units along 102ave potential for work/live, but otherwise residential.

Interesting, don't know how I would feel living on the first floor unless there was a high fencing barrier, nor are the views on the 1st floor units appealing.

 

[thommyjo]

Interesting, don't know how I would feel living on the first floor unless there was a high fencing barrier, nor are the views on the 1st floor units appealing.

Ground floors have tradeoffs. But are a huge win to the feel of the street if we can get more of them. Townhome podiums in Whikwentowin add a lot of texture and in Vancouver they’re stunning. We need more in our DT, but also need them to be safe of course.

Often in Vancouver they have a metal gate that’s locked with beautiful hedges and greenery to fill in a patio that makes them feel less accessible from the sidewalk and more private/safe.

 

[mcr]

No update other than to say when I was driving down Jasper today, looking up 108th this is definitely impactful for a smaller building. Mix in with Lilac, and hopefully Parks Pt 2 & connector, gonna be a night & day difference for the feeling of that street. Good to see

 

[David A]

No update other than to say when I was driving down Jasper today, looking up 108th this is definitely impactful for a smaller building. Mix in with Lilac, and hopefully Parks Pt 2 & connector, gonna be a night & day difference for the feeling of that street. Good to see

Yes, two old single floor commercial industrial buildings and a parking lot being replaced replaced by two multi floor residential buildings. It will be good for this area to have more residents.

It will also feel much nicer with these new buildings, as well as the much larger new tower on the other side of the street.

 

[ChazYEG]

No update other than to say when I was driving down Jasper today, looking up 108th this is definitely impactful for a smaller building. Mix in with Lilac, and hopefully Parks Pt 2 & connector, gonna be a night & day difference for the feeling of that street. Good to see

And there's the other project just nort of the Parks too, which should be getting off the ground soon, if I'm not mistaken. 108 at is definitely gonna be one of the most improved streets in the city.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

And also just imagine if NorQuest gets going on their next project, that would also significantly change the look and feel of that entire Street. I really think that this little section of the downtown core is developing really nicely and is a massive step forward in making this area a desirable community to live and work in.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Taken January 2, 2026

 

[MattPT]

I know this has already been mentioned over the years, but do balconies add substantial cost to overall construction costs? How come we don’t see more buildings like Mayfair south in downtown. Seems like without balconies you could focus on nicer finishing? But no balconies probably not enough savings where concrete construction becomes possible. Is it just because they’re too much of a perceived benefit to a potential renter to leave out?

 

[IanO]

Not a substantial material cost overall for wood buildings (concrete is another discussion), more time and logistics to tie them in than anything, but the VAST majority of multi-family dwellers consider a balcony or 'outdoor space' as a top priority, even though usage rates clearly indicate otherwise. I suggest that it is mind over matter, given that folks perceive the need, but in reality rooftop social spaces with lounges, Bbqs, kitchens etc. are much better options and/or simply heading down for a walk to the park or patio.

 

[ADob]

We definitely use our balconies (we have two) less than we thought we would, but I do grow tomatoes and greens on one, and have been making a concerted effort to sit and read there in the summer. I might not use it much, but I would definitely not have bought our place if it didn't have at least one balcony. Patios and rooftops are nice to have (and we have a great patio in our revamped party space) but there's just something great about grabbing a morning cup of coffee and heading "outside" in one's bathrobe.