Manchester Square | ?m | 2s | 76 Group Co | Gardner Architecture

[itom987]

The photo looks better when you crop out the cars and parking lot.

 

[cliffapotamus]

Is the green on the top of the buildings post processing in the photo or actually there?

they put colour-changing LEDs in the eaves. They're actively baiting Gen Z and the E-boys/girls at this point.
The colours show up more at night.

 

[CplKlinger]

This is a nice looking development, I just wish that there were actually apartments or condos above the commercial units instead of decorative windows with nothing behind them. Still, it's loads better than what was there before, and I appreciate having something unique like this here in Edmonton.

 

[Omega Prime]

Whether one likes this development or not, there is certainly more people walking in that area - whether out of curiosity or not. I think there's something to be said about it getting some street-level activity. I hope another brewery or two eventually open north of that location along 120th.

 

[crisp]

And with all that activity, will drive interest for higher density development around the area. As much as some people despise this development, it has and will continue to have a positive impact on the community.

 

[McEdmonton]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1504995074362556423

 

[archited]

Candyland!

 

[Airboy]

Was by there on Sat. still gets lots of people going for family photos.

And there appears to be more retail moving in.

 

[itom987]

The photo taking aspect surprised everyone I think. Very few buildings in Edmonton get that kind of draw.

 

[northlands]

You know, something about the fact that someone took an old Leons furniture warehouse (that’s sitting next to a freakin’ cemetary) and managed to use a lot of the existing structure to create a unique retail space that became a local viral fad with Gen Z’ers is pretty incredible.

 

[Platinum107]

You know, something about the fact that someone took an old Leons furniture warehouse (that’s sitting next to a freakin’ cemetary) and managed to use a lot of the existing structure to create a unique retail space that became a local viral fad with Gen Z’ers is pretty incredible.

While this place is still not even close to having "authentic European flair", the final product wasn't as tacky as I though it'd be. They actually used real brick and some facade differentiation in the final design and made the place interesting to be in. It makes me stop by every time I bike in the area so that counts for something

 

[TAS]

The 124 Grand Market is adding a third day this summer. It will be setting up on Saturdays at Manchester.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

This development has definitely had a good effect on the area. Despite its faux facades, general populace has illustrated a distinct like for this type of visual.

 

[Glenco]

It could be a catalyst for redevelopment of the whole area the cemeteries not withstanding.

 

[IanO]

Apparently another pretzel shop is opening there. Between that and the bird shop and the other two in the area, it is safe to say we can call this area the Bird & Pretzel District.