Gronk!
Senior Member
They may as well revert back to the Grand Hotel. 
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thommyjo
Senior Member
This location? Really? Not ideal.
IanO
Superstar
As CMD_UW will point out, it is a Permitted Use in the HA zone.
IanO
Superstar
Where to raise a glass this Thursday the 17th.
Where to Enjoy the Perfect Pint - Edmonton Downtown
Here’s a list of Downtown pubs and bars offering perfectly poured Guiness, extensive whisky selections and great grub.
www.edmontondowntown.com
Avenuer
Senior Member
It's temporary for up to 12 months, but also an ideal location really - close to transit, amenities, services, etc. Downtown also is lower than the 16% affordable housing threshold, so there's capacity for more AH in the neighbourhood.
IanO
Superstar
At the end of the day it is about management, respect (both ways) and enforcement around the site, like any site/building/property/owner.
Gronk!
Senior Member
May be a dumb question, but will this building still house the Chvrch of John, Crash Lobby and the Arena Liquor store?
IanO
Superstar
Correct. Also Smoke BBQ
Greenspace
Senior Member
^Smoke BBQ is very good if you haven't tried it yet. Popular now before games. Church of John reopened a few weekends ago.
Boyle Street CS operates transitional housing in former Crash Hotel (Sandy's Place). It is a result of COVID and having less capacity elsewhere. There have been some major concerns in the area, but Boyle has been good to try to address them. Some of the disorder on the street also affects their clients. The folks housed here have been accepted into affordable housing and area waiting to be placed. They currently only have a 6 month lease and I agree it is not a good long term location in the middle of an entertainment/hospitality area.
More info here, including contact info for questions and concerns: https://homewardtrust.ca/bridge-housing/
Boyle Street CS operates transitional housing in former Crash Hotel (Sandy's Place). It is a result of COVID and having less capacity elsewhere. There have been some major concerns in the area, but Boyle has been good to try to address them. Some of the disorder on the street also affects their clients. The folks housed here have been accepted into affordable housing and area waiting to be placed. They currently only have a 6 month lease and I agree it is not a good long term location in the middle of an entertainment/hospitality area.
More info here, including contact info for questions and concerns: https://homewardtrust.ca/bridge-housing/
Gronk!
Senior Member
I had no idea Smoke BBQ opened in the Crash/Grand Hotel. I've lost track of what's in that space, which has become a black hole of failed pubs.
thommyjo
Senior Member
Sad the crash hotel just hit bad luck with covid timing. It was a great effort. I think this is such a prominent location, it needs to become “part” of the ice district. As a hotel, bar, etc. all for transitional housing, but we also have a huge amount of 3 story walkups all around the core or some rough hotels/motels in the core id rather see converted.
Gronk!
Senior Member
IanO
Superstar
Back again this weekend and it was nice to see Downtown beginning to feel more normal again.
I know it is this time of the year playing a huge role (as is staffing), but we need folks doing some sweeping in front of their business as soon as we can to minimize dust, dirt and grime for those of us walking by or folks setting up patios as early as they can.
The City also needs to walk each block Downtown (and other areas such as Whyte) to take note of the things needing resetting (lights/electrical), replacing (signage knocked down over winter) and an absolute ton of those green plastic bike lane markers broken and sitting all over the place. It's incredible how shabby things look and seemingly few care.
I know it is this time of the year playing a huge role (as is staffing), but we need folks doing some sweeping in front of their business as soon as we can to minimize dust, dirt and grime for those of us walking by or folks setting up patios as early as they can.
The City also needs to walk each block Downtown (and other areas such as Whyte) to take note of the things needing resetting (lights/electrical), replacing (signage knocked down over winter) and an absolute ton of those green plastic bike lane markers broken and sitting all over the place. It's incredible how shabby things look and seemingly few care.
IanO
Superstar
| Reference ID: | Job No 426664854-002 |
| Description: | To construct exterior alterations to a Brewery (outdoor patio) |
| Location: | 10255 - 105 STREET NW Plan NB1 Blk 4 Lots 149-152 |
| Applicant: | CAMPIO BREWING CO |
| Status: | Intake Review |
| Create Date: | 3/16/2022 11:08:31 AM |
| Neighbourhood: | DOWNTOWN |
Avison Young's downtown vitality index is looking pretty good for Edmonton - we have the highest return to office percentage in their list of North American cities.
https://www.avisonyoung.com/return-to-office-vitality-index (the full interactive doesn't show up on mobile
https://www.avisonyoung.com/return-to-office-vitality-index (the full interactive doesn't show up on mobile