Strathcona development application revised from 1 tall tower to 2 shorter ones
A redevelopment project planned for Edmonton’s 99 Street has been revised.
Initially the Bateman Lands tower proposal was for a mixed-use high-rise in Old Strathcona near 99 Street and 89 Avenue. The plan outlined a 31-storey tower with 240 suites, commercial space on the main floor, underground and bicycle parking.
During the public consultation process, concerns were raised about the height of the building.
“I think it’s an appropriate response to the City of Edmonton’s growth targets,” said Tom Burr, with
ONE Properties, which is working with Bateman on the project. “They’re projecting growth between 1.1 and 1.2 million within the next 12 years.”
However, after receiving the feedback, developers amended the plan and submitted their
revised application to the city.
“The rezoning now proposes two shorter towers instead of one taller one,”
explained the city’s website.
Bateman Properties says the east tower would be approximately 15 storeys tall with commercial use at the base. It says the west tower would be approximately 18 storeys with townhouse-style units at the base. The development would have a maximum of 217 units with underground parking on site.
