Ortona Armoury Arts Building Rehabilitation | ?m | 2s | City of Edmonton

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TAS said:
I like that gondola would be stopping here - provides a bit of an anchor. In general, will many people be getting on or off at this particular stop?
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Depends on what's built around it really. Ortona could and should maybe be an mini-node in the future Rossdale district. Add some better connections to the nearby buildings and this station could see some decent use.
 
We are planning to have one of our small gondola stations built west of the Ortona Amories. It would also offer a small coffee shop and public washrooms. We consulted with Arts Habitat and the group that will be operating the rehabilitated building and they told us that they will be having artists and exhibition spaces. They also are excited to have our station as they think it will make it easier for artists but also visitors to take advantage of their vision. This is especially important as now Harcourt House has to move since the GOA has given them notice of sale (102 Street & 102 Avenue). As you may also know, most of North Rossdale has been slated for condo and affordable housing development in the River Crossing Plan.
 
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The Ortona Armoury building is undergoing rehabilitation work.
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Project Update - December 2022​


The rehabilitation is underway and the building is currently closed. Ongoing work includes hazardous material removal, interior renovation, mechanical and electrical systems, and structural improvements including foundations. Anticipated completion is in 2024.


Project Overview​

The Ortona Armoury was built in 1914 and has been a prominent historical landmark in the Rossdale area for over a century. For the last 30 years, the Ortona Armoury building has been used as studio space for artists/arts groups who have tenancy agreements with the City. In 2004, the building was designated as a Municipal Historic Resource which legally protects it from demolition or alterations to the structure.

The rehabilitation work includes hazardous material removal, window restoration, and full interior renovation. This project will require extensive work to upgrade building structural elements and foundations, replace mechanical and electrical systems and general building repairs. The project also includes site grading and landscaping, new utility connections, lighting and various theatre elements as well as an addition between the north and south portions of the building.

Due to the scope of the work and the age of the building, it will be closed during rehabilitation work. The Ortona Armoury Building will remain an arts and community hub that supports flexible art spaces for visual and performing artists, as well as creating bookable spaces for community use.
 
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