Kosy123
Active Member
Yeah, I'm in agreement with everyone saying this is a good spot for this sort of development. If development like this gets centred around transit stations in proximity/near downtown, it's still an overall win for the core.
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10507 to 10539–124 Street NW - Casia Developments - 2 x up to 27 - Proposed
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SMayo
Active Member
I've been saying for a long time that 124th st needs one, hopefully the chances are high
SMayo
Active Member
A rising tide lifts all ships.. or something like that.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I am hoping that Marriott, Hilton, Germain and other hotel brands will step up to the plate for a hotel development on this stretch of 124th St.
Gus Haynes
Active Member
^I would love it, but I just don't really see it as likely. 124 is not the major employment/tourist/night life/business node that would be attractive for a major hotel.
BASE
Active Member
the corner lot where Jasper ave turns into 124 street would be a fun spot for a nice hotel. Also the Plaza 124 street building I thought could be converted to a hotel but might be a bit small and is being converted to residential.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I would ask again near the end of this decade.
ChazYEG
Senior Member
I think 124 st will not convert into a nightlife hub, but can definitely be the city's premier dining destination, and that combined with it potentially being a great arts and entertainment destination could definitely help attract a trendy hotel.
IanO
Senior Member
Given that has not happened in the cultural core, how about we focus efforts there?
124st needs a few more elements, but I don't see a mainstream hotel finding success there.
Barnaby
Active Member
This city has hotels in run down industrial areas. I don't think it's crazy to desire or expect a relatively small sized hotel in this area. There are rails being built right now that connect this spot to the largest mall in North America.
Obviously I'd prefer a major hotel chain to be slapped in front of a new valley line stop downtown, but this area is a good spot.
Obviously I'd prefer a major hotel chain to be slapped in front of a new valley line stop downtown, but this area is a good spot.
Gronk!
Senior Member
The Roxy Theatre is just 1 or 2 blocks away which could be a major arts/entertainment hub down the road.
IanO
Senior Member
I'd rather see 124st grow some smaller scale hotel/suites more reminiscent of the Union Bank Inn or a B&B to offer something different.
Use the Roxy as an epicentre, activate it more often, add in another venue or two if you really want a hub to develop and focus on some multi-fam density in and around 107ave/124st +/- 3 blocks.
Use the Roxy as an epicentre, activate it more often, add in another venue or two if you really want a hub to develop and focus on some multi-fam density in and around 107ave/124st +/- 3 blocks.
Gus Haynes
Active Member
We had exactly that in the form of the Glenora B&B, but it was razed to build the MacLaren..
David A
Senior Member
I do think something smaller scale would work best in the area, the size of Union Bank Inn or maybe a bit larger. There is really nothing in the area right now, compared to Whyte Ave that has had two nice hotels for a quite a while.
It could be unique and local or a chain that might appeal more to visitors to the area, either could work. Having the LRT will make it easy to either quickly go downtown or to West Ed, as well as having a pleasant walkable area with its some of its own retail and dining.
SMayo
Active Member
Theres not a business on 124th that wouldn't benefit from having a few dozen out of towners staying in the neighbourhood every night. And from what I've seen, 124th is the area I would want to show off to visitors if I was trying to give them a good impression of the city. I'm not saying it needs a 20 story luxury hotel, but a mid sized average budget hotel would do wonders.