EdmTrekker
Senior Member
No big deal?
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Barnaby
Active Member
It's not a safety concern. And whoever chooses to rent such a unit is doing it voluntarily. Also, I have been in this building and I checked out many suites. I didn't see a single unit with no windows, but it's possible that I am mistaken. I found the Peak apartments to have a lot of light due to the window size.
SimonCo
New Member
The menu for Slapshot on 104 is up on their website. Take a gander if you'd like. See if you can spot how many spelling errors there are. Hint: It's more than 4. Also, it looks like the owners are review bombing the google reviews with fake ChatGPT generated reviews again. Not even trying to hide it. Sorry for bring all this up again but I just can't seem to look away... it's like a train wreck in slow motion. I have many questions and not a lot of answers.
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slapshotrestaurantandbar.com
Gronk!
Senior Member
Slap Shot will be gone before the end of this year.
SimonCo
New Member
If (when?) that does happen, what is the ideal thing that should replace it? What would go good in that location? I feel like with established places like Kelly's, DOSC and even Birddog now, the last thing this area needs is another bar. There hasn't been a lot of success in this location. I think there's been like, what, 5 different places in a decade or so?
Sandwich and Sons > Aarde > Say Uncle > Northern Chicken > Slapshot
Not sure what was there before Sandwich and Sons.
CaptainBL
Active Member
Hahaha oh man I went and looked at the reviews and they are hilarious. You can spot the real ones who provide detail while giving it a 1/5 then the fake ones that rave about their kids' pineapple juice and give it a 5/5. Woof.
Their website also cracks me up because all it is is pictures of alcohol. One picture of a big Smirnoff bottle, picture of a bar rail, a picture of Smirnoff Ice, a picture of a tub of Heineken.
I had a less than impressive experience here and everything from the food to the service to the atmosphere to their website is complete amateur.
IanO
Superstar
Don't forget when it was Carbon.
I'd love to see Gravity Pope there as it is a decent size for both some shoes and clothes and the absolute right spot for that demo.
SimonCo
New Member
I just don't get what they are going for. I walked by tonight and Kelly's was absolutely packed and not a single person in Slapshot. The staff were all sitting outside on their phones at the picnic tables. There was some kind of modern indian music blaring loud outside. It's a very confusing concept. Inside the TV's are mounted with the cords running down the walls. The menu is odd. I would love to interview the owners and really deep dive into what is going on here and who funded this whole thing.
thommyjo
Senior Member
This is Toronto data, but I could image we aren’t way different? Surprised to still see such an increase this year tbh.
edm13
New Member
It feels like when I talk to people from Toronto, especially any one in a more competitive environment (ex banking), they are back in the office 4-5 times per week. I wonder if our government heavy work force will tend to be less
degrandprix
New Member
northlands
Senior Member
Definitely tracks with what I've seen/heard. I'd be curious to see what the stats are between Edmonton and Calgary even given the latter being far heavier on private sector & corp HQs.
In the COVID years I worked for an energy services company here in Edmonton that was HQ'd in Calgary. They brought nearly everyone back to office full time all the way back in summer 2021. Meanwhile at the GoA, probably 75% of the workforce is on at least a hybrid arrangement. Lots of guys I know working in tech roles for the GoA are still full time WFH since COVID hit.
David A
Senior Member
Perhaps. To me the core area, with more private sector employers, does seem to be getting but I don't notice it quite as much in the government area to the south and west.
IanO
Superstar
Thoughts on this article?
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How downtown Edmonton retail is getting its groove back
CBC
Mon, 1 July 2024
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How downtown Edmonton retail is getting its groove back
CBC
Mon, 1 July 2024
How downtown Edmonton retail is getting its groove back
Downtown Edmonton is undergoing its own version of retail therapy as it builds back better after the pandemic.New storefronts are offering more places to shop, dine, and connect while tens of thousands flocking to Ice District during the NHL playoffs demonstrated what the future could look...
Barnaby
Active Member
I agree that downtown foot traffic is improving, housing is needed to keep up the momentum. The makeup of restaurants in the core tell you exactly who's being attracted to DT, though. Everything existing is virtually high end now. Very little affordable options for clothing, food, entertainment.Thoughts on this article?
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How downtown Edmonton retail is getting its groove back
CBC
Mon, 1 July 2024
How downtown Edmonton retail is getting its groove back
Downtown Edmonton is undergoing its own version of retail therapy as it builds back better after the pandemic.New storefronts are offering more places to shop, dine, and connect while tens of thousands flocking to Ice District during the NHL playoffs demonstrated what the future could look...
I don't think this is a consequence of the kind of offerings, I think it highlights what's happening DT. McDonald's isn't able to succeed in Downtown Edmonton, but countless very expensive restaurants and an arena selling $300 tickets is?
Why can I easily find a $2000 sweater on 103rd st, but not a $2 cheeseburger?
The people turning their back on downtown Edmonton is the middle class, not lower or upper income folks. The EDTBA needs to find ways to draw the middle class into the core. This means housing.