northlands
Senior Member
Wider sidewalks for sure. Don't think they'll ever add bike lanes to 124th, given the MUP off 121st and the bike lane on 127th, but who knows...
124 Westmount | ?m | 2s | Beljan Development | Dub Architects
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IanO
Superstar
127 works well, as does 121.
Look north of 111ave to see how 124st will be updated as it moves south.
Look north of 111ave to see how 124st will be updated as it moves south.
Didama
Active Member
Mostly residential north of 111 ave so I hope they don't just continue the very simple sidewalk renewal they did north of 111 ave. It's simple and quite nice but if the CoE cheaps out on the 'main drag' of 124st it'll just be another missed opportunity. Let's step it up a notch if we really think 124st could be a key area for the city (and it likely will be given proximity to dt and lrt).
cmd uw
Active Member
Well, there are two businesses that are open past 10pm in Substation - Irrational and Powerage. When Grizzlar opens (taking foreeeeeever but I've heard it's super close) I think they will also have later hours. In general it's coming along. It will continue mature especially with the density that has developed (and in development).
thommyjo
Senior Member
3 blocks off is pretty bad… 83ave or 102ave we can excuse for whyte/jasper. But 3 blocks with basically no E/W routes to connect doesn’t help. Maybe a few more E/W routes would make it reasonable. Currently it’s a very poor experience to access 124st by bike as it forces sidewalk riding or door zone/cars hating road use
IanO
Superstar
Maybe not ideal, but on a bike that's 30 seconds off. I've taken my bike to 124st many times along 102ave or 105ave and used 121 as I approached to go north/south and heading further west used 127st without much of an issue.
That said, once you get to 124st, it usually requires heading out onto 124st or walking the bike down the sidewalk.... not great, but not egregious given that you are probably within a block of your destination or less.
What I would like to see are more expanded patios that are curb height similar to Whyte where parking is.
Traffic along 124st in the key areas is usually slow enough that its not terribly imposing or worrisome.
That said, once you get to 124st, it usually requires heading out onto 124st or walking the bike down the sidewalk.... not great, but not egregious given that you are probably within a block of your destination or less.
What I would like to see are more expanded patios that are curb height similar to Whyte where parking is.
Traffic along 124st in the key areas is usually slow enough that its not terribly imposing or worrisome.
Tropical
Active Member
I have unfortunate news for you. The Grizzlar's main location has been closed with signage on the door about not paying rent. Sadly, this one is probably toast...
cmd uw
Active Member
I am very aware of what's happening with Grizzlar at Substation as I am also an owner in the project. They've had some 'issues' to put it lightly. We believe they are going to pull through and get this store opened.
Didama
Active Member
I think they've had a lot of break-ins and thefts at their other businesses, which is sad to see. I really hope they pull through
MattPT
Active Member
Rendering still nicer, but not bad at all. Great addition to 124th!
supaflyryguy
Active Member
It's a nice building but I sure hope signage or awnings adds some character. It's kinda hard at a glance to even know where the doors are.
cmd uw
Active Member
^You mean those orange bands don't do enough to draw your eye to the doorways 
MattPT
Active Member
Protruding awnings the full length of the building with “boxes” for signage were nicer than small recessed entries in final build, in my completely useless/unimportant opinion lol. Unless there is more to come on the exterior?
and to answer your unnecessarily sarcastic question, no the orange bands don’t do enough.
and to answer your unnecessarily sarcastic question, no the orange bands don’t do enough.
Kaizen
Senior Member
Very nice addition, can't wait to see it occupied.
Much thanks to all involved
Much thanks to all involved
cmd uw
Active Member
Recessed entrances were always part of the plan. Not sure why the steel sign band was deleted (was a decision that happened after I left).
But the orange bands do draw ones eye to the entrances given how it contrasts with the grey coloured spandrel panels and clear glazing.