yeggator
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Huh, even these guys hint at the possibility of a Whyte Ave LRT being an extension of the high-floor system
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Huh, even these guys hint at the possibility of a Whyte Ave LRT being an extension of the high-floor system
MCXavierL
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Who are "these guys"? the Mafia? the City? The province?Huh, even these guys hint at the possibility of a Whyte of LRT being an extension of the high-floor system
Foolworm
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This statement sounds like some carbrained raving -- I want that sheltered public space GONE and asphalted so MUH ROAD gets extended through and I don't have to turn like some SECOND-CLASS citizen...
They should start with the carparks, especially the ones next to the LRT. Another option is the north end -- a proper road connecting 88 Ave and the exit to the Rec Centre would do wonders, so many people simply cut through the parking lot even with the new curbs Morguard put in.
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Huh, even these guys hint at the possibility of a Whyte of LRT being an extension of the high-floor system
In the legend (which was cropped out) it says the dotted blue lines are 'future LRT'... So it could be either.
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yeggator
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The Mafia (jk, Morguard Investments, the map was in their rezoning application)
MCXavierL
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Car brained raving? It is literally the approved plan.
You missed the part where I said so I can walk to the lrt station easier after hours? Roads have more than one purpose.
Barnaby
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I think these streets are planned to be super pedestrianized because of the transit stops. There is even going to be a big car free transit plaza. I'm a big car hater on this forum, but I don't see the issue with tiny streets that connect the neighbourhood to the stops.
Clearshades
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If the area becomes fruition, no doubt functionality has to be incorporated.
According to the shopbdc instagram account, redevelopment plans are on hold.
CplKlinger
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Did they give any more details like a reason, new timeline, etc?
David A
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I hadn't been to Bonnie Doon for quite a while, but went there this afternoon. After reading some of the gloomy postings about it in the past, I was surprised there actually were not that many vacant spaces and it was fairly busy particularly the south half of the mall.
It has an interesting mix of stores, some local and unique stores, not the popular and often more expensive fashion chains. Many of the places looked affordable, decent and locally owned. I have a feeling this place will do better than expected particularly in these though economic times.
It has an interesting mix of stores, some local and unique stores, not the popular and often more expensive fashion chains. Many of the places looked affordable, decent and locally owned. I have a feeling this place will do better than expected particularly in these though economic times.
Barnaby
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Mall retail seems to be doing very well these days. I don't recall Kingsway ever being this good. WEM's previously dead wing near the bay is almost full, and worth visiting. Southgate has some solid tenants like Lulu, Uniqlo, Sephora, Lego, Footlocker, The Bay.
WEM and the big 2 malls filling up is going to lead to some spillover to Bonnie Doon, and later ECC.
David A
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Yes, there have been no major new malls built in this city in many years. Kingsway has mostly just renovated and filled existing space vacated by Target and Sears, somewhat similarly for West Ed and Southgate. Most of that space is now mostly filled and whatever is left is probably at premium rates.
Yes, many power centres have been built (most further from central areas) but they are not that appealing in the winter, where it can be too far to walk between stores in the cold and if busy, not easy to drive and find another parking spot.
So I agree there is spillover and it may increase considerably in the near future as stores find it even more difficult to get space in or expand in the bigger malls.
Yes, many power centres have been built (most further from central areas) but they are not that appealing in the winter, where it can be too far to walk between stores in the cold and if busy, not easy to drive and find another parking spot.
So I agree there is spillover and it may increase considerably in the near future as stores find it even more difficult to get space in or expand in the bigger malls.
Gronk!
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Maybe this will help spur a TOD at Bonnie Doon Mall:
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
Morguard selling portfolio of 14 hotels across Canada for $410 million - BNN Bloomberg
Morguard Corp. says it has signed a deal to sell a portfolio of 14 hotels for $410 million as part of its plan to focus on its core real estate investments, including office, industrial, retail and multi-suite residential properties.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
fromyeg
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Hopefully!