Metro 78 | 23m | 6s | Pinto Properties | Frank Hilbich

[Platinum107]

@Marcolangzi Love it!

 

[cmd uw]

This is the type (massing and scale) of density that fits well around this LRT station.

 

[bodsbods9090]

Any good news on this one?

 

[Marcolangzi]

A brief update on this project.
The City technical circulation is close to finishing as all engineering reports have been reviewed and revised for final sign off.
The design was refined:
- the plaza was widened on the west side
- a coffee shop with a patio and dayhome were added to the ground level on the east side with views to the LRT
- the number of 2 and 3 bedroom units has increased to 25% of the total - ground-oriented townhouses turned into bi-level units.
- the west facade was redesigned to include balconies.
- the building entrances on the west side are more visible and prominent.
- More than 30 short-term bicycle parking will be provided in the plaza - the minimum required is 16.
- A public bicycle repair station will be provided at the plaza adjacent to the shared-use path.
- On-site bicycle parking will include spaces for cargo bikes.
- One cargo bike will be provided by the building management to tenants on each building.
- Two carshare spaces will be provided on site.

Community Amenity Contributions:
- A minimum of $189,000 is required but the developer has committed to over $500,000. This includes a $100,000 contribution to the redevelopment of an existing park in McKernan.

We getting close to the finish line. Thoughts are welcome!

 

[Platinum107]

A brief update on this project.
The City technical circulation is close to finishing as all engineering reports have been reviewed and revised for final sign off.
The design was refined:
- the plaza was widened on the west side
- a coffee shop with a patio and dayhome were added to the ground level on the east side with views to the LRT
- the number of 2 and 3 bedroom units has increased to 25% of the total - ground-oriented townhouses turned into bi-level units.
- the west facade was redesigned to include balconies.
- the building entrances on the west side are more visible and prominent.
- More than 30 short-term bicycle parking will be provided in the plaza - the minimum required is 16.
- A public bicycle repair station will be provided at the plaza adjacent to the shared-use path.
- On-site bicycle parking will include spaces for cargo bikes.
- One cargo bike will be provided by the building management to tenants on each building.
- Two carshare spaces will be provided on site.

Community Amenity Contributions:
- A minimum of $189,000 is required but the developer has committed to over $500,000. This includes a $100,000 contribution to the redevelopment of an existing park in McKernan.

We getting close to the finish line. Thoughts are welcome!

Love everything about this project! Thanks for building this

 

[CplKlinger]

I really hope this succeeds, because I absolutely love that this project is about more than just housing. It's about improving the area for everyone, and it sets a great precedent. I got a copy of the community league newsletter, and it looks like they're pretty content with this so far. The good-faith consultations on the part of the developers made a world of difference imo.

 

[Marcolangzi]

New renderings showing facade improvements and the LRT plaza with coffee shop and dayhome.

 

[ChazYEG]

New renderings showing facade improvements and the LRT plaza with coffee shop and dayhome.

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I'm loving it!

 

[northlands]

Wow I like that!!

 

[Platinum107]

New renderings showing facade improvements and the LRT plaza with coffee shop and dayhome.

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You guys are literally amazing!! This project is exactly the kind of TOD and neighborhood infill that I think we need to see a lot more of in the city. Designed with detail and with compassion for the surrounding area yet adding that important density and mixed-usage. Let's see it built asap!

 

[Dubas]

It's hard to understate how perfect of a spot this would be to live for a UofA student. Just an amazing job.

 

[thommyjo]

Please come do this in west jasper place

 

[IanO]

You have until Sept 6 to provide comments.

LDA20-0066 Metro 78- McKernan/Belgravia

The proposed zoning from the current (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone(External link) to a revised (DC2) Site-Specific Development Control Provision would allow for the development of two mid-rise apartment buildings with the following characteristics:

A maximum height of 23 .0 m per building or approximately 6 storeys (previously 14.5 metres or approximately 4 storeys)

Up to 71 residential units per building for a total of 142 units (previously 55 residential units per building for a total of 110 units)

A maximum floor area ratio of 4.0 (previously 2.45)

Ground level commercial space fronting a public plaza and the 114 Street shared use path. Opportunities for commercial uses include specialty food services, retail, and personal service shops.

Vehicular and surface parking that is accessed from the proposed north-south lanes west of the properties

LDA20-0066 Metro 78 - McKernan

(Applicant Rendering, subject to change) ***The discussion has concluded and a What We Heard Report is now available here. *** Thank you for participating in engagement activities for this rezoning application. For any further inquiries regarding this application,

engaged.edmonton.ca

 

[Kaizen]

I had to upvote one notch to "like it a lot".
Echoing what most have commented, it's really just the perfect project.

 

[CplKlinger]

Thank you for sharing this; I commented in support of the rezoning proposal.