Sedona Apartments | ?m | 9s | ProCura Real Estate | DIALOG

What do you think of this project?

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danby85 said:
I like it. Though wish it was taller it will make better use of that hillside.
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I think the slope of the hill makes a tower there geotechnically-challenging and therefore very expensive. I thought the same when I first saw the proposal, but then I looked into the site more and realized a tower wouldn't be feasible unless the developer is prepared to sink a lot of money into super deep pilings.
 
Nosirrah said:
I think the slope of the hill makes a tower there geotechnically-challenging and therefore very expensive. I thought the same when I first saw the proposal, but then I looked into the site more and realized a tower wouldn't be feasible unless the developer is prepared to sink a lot of money into super deep pilings.
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Yeah, that seems to be the main problem. All one has to do is look at the tricky construction techniques used to build the current building which isn't even that big. Look at those V-shaped supports...
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Ian O'Donnell on SkyscraperPage had this to say about the project;
"Met with Procura/Dialog today regarding Sedona. Rezoning to DC2/RMU and wanting to move quickly on this one.
-Micro/small unit sizes, mostly 300-480sqft.
-Building brought out to 100ave
-Wood framed
-Common amenity courtyard
-UG parking for ~38 units/208
-Targeting a younger demo; those working Downtown."
 
Kaizen said:
@Abba , I hope the change is the best it can be for everyone involved. Procura has a lot on the table and I hope they continue to advance their game & can move forward on some projects.
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Definitely a surprise as he just announced this project and then his departure not long afterwards.
FYI - Randy Ferguson is their new leader and I believe he's come over from Strategic Group.
 
@OverheardatYEG The brochure is from last year. I believe ProCura was trying to sell the land, but changed their minds and moved forward with this proposal.

That's not to say they might not still entertain buyers, but to their credit it's not really ProCura's style to upzone and flip.
 
C.3 Sedona Multi-Unit Development (Rezoning)
Belinda Morale Smith - DIALOG

Motion of Support with Conditions
While the Committee supports this type of development, there are some concerns
with the proposed design. Without the proposed Direct Control regulation to
reference, the Committee has identified that the following considerations, to be
included in the development regulations as appropriate:
● Improvements to the building interface between ground floor units and
streetscape along 100 Avenue, including semi-public transitions and
appropriately articulated unit entrances (residential or commercial).
● Additional architectural treatment of the highly visible northwest and
southeast corners of the building.
● Enhanced articulation, material variety and / or similar treatments to reduce
the visual mass of the building, particularly along 100 Avenue.
● Refinement of the landscape treatment at the southeast corner of the
building, including better screening of the lower building (ie. parkade). The
Committee notes that due to building access concerns, the pedestrian access
from Bellamy Hill may not be needed.
● Additional consideration of the planning and design of the courtyard. The
Committee feels that the space will have limited functionality due to its lack
of solar access, and encourages the Applicant to consider relocating or
reconfiguring the space, and / or converting the courtyard into a partly- or
fully- covered space to facilitate year-round use.
● Consideration of a landscape buffer between the laneway parking and 100
Avenue.

CARRIED
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