Hat @ Old Strathcona | 66.14m | 20s | Cidex Group

[IanO]

Kinda sorta, sure.

Whyte always ebbs and flows, but we need to continue to add more contemporary options in the area as the 60s-80s walkups are tired and will not bring the disposable income to the area that is needed.

 

[archited]

^^^^ Whyte doesn't "Ebb" it just continues to build -- the only danger is the prospect of Chain stores destroying the "character" of the neighbourhood and thereby causing the slow forfeiture of its cachet. Fortunately developers like Beljan see the prospect of that and are working against it.

 

[IanO]

It most certainly does.

Chat with any owner, proprietor, business person there and it has been a rollercoaster ride over the last decade.

Huge vacancies, rents way off 'market' and some wonderful new additions.

 

[EdmTrekker]

Density is key, but we need more office space and employment in the direct area to support things 'off-hours'.

Priority is downtown for office workers not Whyte.

 

[IanO]

Not mutually exclusive my friend.

 

[David A]

Much of any ebb and flow is related to the economy in Edmonton in general. Another part is being a victim of its own success and perhaps retail rental rates getting ahead of what could be sustained in more challenging economic times.

However, there is no other such historic street area in Edmonton, so I wouldn't worry about all that too much. It remains a very popular destination for both locals and visitors the city.

I do think having unique local businesses can add a lot to it being a draw, but some visitors like a bit of the familiar too. So perhaps the secret to success is getting the right balance.

 

[IanO]

Any word on this one?

 

[archited]

Phased.

 

[Avenuer]

Nothing yet, the subdivision application has finally been registered at Land Titles as of the end of May, so here's hoping a DP application if forthcoming for the first phase.

 

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[Gronk!]

Nice views of a futuristic Old Strathcona from 2 years ago, however I don't think construction has even started yet.

Take a tour of the proposed multi-phase development, HAT @ Old Strathcona, located in one of Edmonton, AB’s prominent cultural and economic districts. The architecture and master planning integrates the rich historical detailing, scale and materiality of the Whyte Avenue district into a highly detailed pedestrian oriented podium design. This mixed-use rental project introduces 457 new units across three towers, including variety of unit type, amenities and rich boutique retail to attract new residents to the redeveloped area. This nearly full city block owned by the City of Edmonton was won by competition by the developer Cidex. NORR acquired the Land Use for the site in a two-year approval process and is now embarking on the Development Permit process to begin construction in 2021. Cidex Group of Companies

 

[IanO]

Get er' going!

 

[MacLac]

Are these new renderings? If so, that’s a good omen right?

 

[Avenuer]

Are these new renderings? If so, that’s a good omen right?

The project is still moving ahead, they are just working on the strata plans now to separate the commercial and residential units.

 

[occidentalcapital]

Curious how Cidex can continue to build towers with high% glazing? Is this triple pane?