Bateman Lands Mid-Rise | 34m | 8s | Bateman Properties | Next Architecture

[northlands]

I think I just feel bad for Mike, who really wanted a signature development here. I'm sure this will still be pretty good in the end, but it's just sad to see earnest new local developers with vision and ambition being ground down by our unpredictable economy.

Eh, still put a feather in that cap. Being able to quickly pivot with fast moving market forces as required but still produce a quality product is a sign of a good developer, IMO. Better than just abandoning it entirely and letting it sit as an empty field for the better part of a decade waiting on star alignment.

 

[Oilers99]

The original design was not feasible from the beginning. As mentioned by IanO, asking for $600+/sq. foot, sponsoring a golf tournament at the Windermere, tearing down the commercial centre prior to sales, building out an expensive sales centre at Ritchie Market, etc. All things that probably weren't necessary for a project that was never going to fetch the price they were asking.

In any event, hopefully this new project gets built and completed.

 

[IanO]

^^^^ and you know what -- we need more of that not less (imagine if Beljan had that kind of attitude).

Beljan is creative, innovative and leads the market by way of product that is unique and attractive at a fair price.

 

[archited]

^^^^Trite on!

 

[cmd uw]

If I am being honest, this is the project that should have happened originally.

Absolutely agree. This project reminds me of many mid-rise projects in and around Toronto.

 

[Clearshades]

Way too late to the party as well as far as I was concern. This will still be good if done right.

 

[quit]

Edmonton Motors | Pangman Development Corporation | Pangman Development Corporation

Residential, mixed use development in Edmonton including two towers with approximately 825 residential units.

pangmandev.com

 

[IanO]

Very revised Windsor Terrace

 

[cmd uw]

I'm assuming this is looking towards the northeast from 89 Avenue?

 

[Kaizen]

I think it's looking northwest from 89 Ave?

 

[quit]

I think it's looking northwest from 89 Ave?

Yeah, based on the drawings last page, that is the view we are looking at. Looks good to me and will suit the area well. Hopefully they get a cafe/bakery back.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

This design would bring a contemporary polished look and feel to the area. I like it.

 

[Abba]

From LinkedIn

 

[itom987]

We need more medium density building like this in Edmonton. If Halifax can do it, so can Edmonton.

 

[CaptainBL]

We need more medium density building like this in Edmonton. If Halifax can do it, so can Edmonton.

Funny you say that, I was invited to a wedding in Halifax and was just this morning doing a Google maps tour of the venue and their downtown. I was surprised at how dense and nice their new developments are downtown. So as of this morning, I support this statement!