Massey Ferguson Building Redevelopment | ?m | 6s | Rise Real Estate | WZMH

What do you think of this project?

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davcocom said:
What are we saying? I want to send something too, I just think it can be more impactful if we are aligned
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I basically said that this is not an acceptable level of design for a central location like this and recommended larger windows and better materials. I may have added something about not accepting crap, although I phrased it a bit nicer.
 
^ I was reading your description of your sent note with wrapt attention until your "added something" comment when I could not hold in an uncontrollable burst of laughter... humor truly is the best medicine (just glad I had put my coffee down several moments prior to reading else I would have had to clean my computer screen again)!
 
This is coming to EDC on March 3.
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ADob said:
I basically said that this is not an acceptable level of design for a central location like this and recommended larger windows and better materials. I may have added something about not accepting crap, although I phrased it a bit nicer.
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The materials seem above average, to be honest, if not better than Westrich; just toss some larger windows on it.
 
I received a response from them today:

Thank you for reaching out.

We have two options available for sharing your comments with the Committee:

1) You can register to speak to the Committee about this item at our meeting on March 3. The procedure for public speakers can be found here. Please note: This portion of the meeting is public and will be livestreamed to the EDC YouTube channel.

2) You can submit a formal letter outlining your concerns and have it circulated to the Committee in advance of the meeting. Please note: This letter must be made public as part of the meeting record, and will be linked in the agenda posted on our website.

Please let me know how you would like to proceed, and if you have any further questions.

So, what points, other than the small windows and general ugliness should I bring up? Ideas? I know that the building makes my soul sad but I could use some suggestions on specifics to mention.
 
I actually stayed in a college residence last summer while in Toronto (good prices and good reviews outside of the school season). It doesn’t take a genius to build a nice simple building… I’m not sure why we’re so bad at it lol.
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Doesn’t EDC have very little influence on what can be built? If all zoning requirements are met then aren’t they just simply giving their opinion?
 

Description/Purpose​

The Edmonton Design Committee (EDC) reviews and provides recommendations to applicants and the City regarding development applications.
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That said, the development officer looks to these recommendations and expects the applicant to review, address and/or respond to them. They are suggestions and can be used to refine or a letter of rationale can be provided to overcome them as well.
 
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