Bonnie Doon Mall Redevelopment | ?m | ?s

[Clearshades]

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This would be peanuts for PCL, so I will hypothesize this is a prelude to a larger outcome IMO. This doesn't make any sense economically or financially for them.

 

[archited]

I agree that something here is afoot with PCL (or ametre). The broad scheme has been underscored; it would be nice to see a Phase One or (considering some remedial work has been done/is ongoing) a Phase 1.5.

 

[_urbanite]

The standard for new highrises in the area has been set pretty low by Regency, so I'm sure whatever they build here will be an improvement design wise over that abonimation down the street called "East Junction"

 

[MCXavierL]

In Edmonton's District Energy Strategy (August 2022) Bonnie Doon is marked as a 'first priority area':

First Priority Areas
Bonnie Doon - District Node
» The redeveloped Bonnie Doon Mall site will have some of the highest new residential density in the city, surpassed only by The Quarters.
» Rezoning for the site is already completed, and based on the City Plan, this will be one of the first areas of the city to densify. It is crucial to begin planning for District Energy on the site as soon as possible to ensure all new buildings are connected to the system.
» The City is planning a new twin ice rink arena at the Dermott District Park site, close to the development. This City-owned facility could be an excellent source of waste heat for a District Energy System, and it could potentially house an energy centre.

Also interesting reference to a 'twin rink' which was discussed prior to the redevelopment of Dermott District Park.

 

[MCXavierL]

 

[archited]

"bonnie bonnie doon doon" -- love it!

 

[Gronk!]

Bonnie Doon Mall had more people walking around this afternoon. I'm thinking the opening of the Valley Line LRT is the reason. I hope this spurs more shoppers, more retail openings, and the TOD redevelopment.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Bonnie Doon Mall had more people walking around this afternoon. I'm thinking the opening of the Valley Line LRT is the reason. I hope this spurs more shoppers, more retail openings, and the TOD redevelopment.

The TOD would be great, in the short term more retail would be nice to see.

 

[Foolworm]

The TOD would be great, in the short term more retail would be nice to see.

Yah, this year alone I've seen Tims, Source, a clothing store, and one of the dental clinics go. The busiest store in there is probably the Dollarama...

 

[chrisvazquez7]

Bonnie Doon Mall had more people walking around this afternoon. I'm thinking the opening of the Valley Line LRT is the reason. I hope this spurs more shoppers, more retail openings, and the TOD redevelopment.

I specifically went to the Safeway at Bonnie Doon yesterday just to have an excuse to take the train even though I live 4 blocks from the Unity Square one

 

[archited]

Bonnie Doon Mall has always had a huge turn-over -- it always feels like a budget store place -- it needs a complete reno.

 

[David A]

I specifically went to the Safeway at Bonnie Doon yesterday just to have an excuse to take the train even though I live 4 blocks from the Unity Square one

It will be interesting to see if having the Valley Line running now will have an impact on Bonnie Doon or the other two malls along the line. Interestingly, they are all struggling and I suspect the long delay in getting this line up and running did not help any of them.

Also interestingly, two of the busier malls in the city already have LRT service and stations nearby.

In the long run, I think redevelopment here is needed and will help, but that may not happen soon, so in the meantime it would be nice if things pick up some.

 

[YegAtLarge]

Bonnie Doon Mall is becoming a mall with "eclectic" options. There's scores of shops inside that you won't find anywhere else.

 

[Clearshades]

That is why it is always empty.

 

[MCXavierL]

That is why it is always empty.

You must have not been wearing your clearshades. There’s a good volume of people, and like someone else said it’s even more with the LRT running.