Southpark on Whyte | 50.9m | 16s | ONE Properties | GBL Architects

[Kaizen]

I agree with you both, though this display of electric alleyway is not in the mix (hopefully), for the full build out of South Park, romantic or not!

 

[Daveography]

 

[Kaizen]

From Sunday

 

[Daveography]

Weirdly the crane is being installed across the alley. Not sure how that works with the utility lines there, unless they are being relocated?

 

[Kaizen]

Wouldn't it be nice if those utility lines where underground? One could only hope with the eventual alleyway activation that is the case.

 

[Kaizen]

Saturday afternoon

 

[Daveography]

Reference ID: Job No 254425249-027
Description: To construct exterior alteratation (minor cladding and colour changes; primarily to the south facade facing the lane) to an approved General Retail / Apartment House building with underground parkade (Southpark site 4).
Location: 10615 - 82 AVENUE NW
Plan 5809KS Blk 64 Lot 6
10615 - 82 AVENUE NW
Plan I Blk 64 Lot 5
10631 - 82 AVENUE NW
Plan 5809KS Blk 64 Lot 7
10615 - 82 AVENUE NW
Plan I Blk 64 Lots 1-4
Applicant: STANTEC ARCHITECURE LTD.
Status: Intake - Payment Required
Create Date: 6/11/2019 8:17:46 AM
Neighbourhood: QUEEN ALEXANDRA

 

[Avenuer]

Revised design for Southpark Site 4 (fronts Whyte Ave).

 

[OverheardatYEG]

I'm not convinced I like it... :S

 

[Daveography]

Basic, but not bad.

 

[Moderne]

It's horrific compared to what was originally proposed. I understand economics and plans can change, but this is so disappointing for such a important lot on one of our most vibrant streets. It really doesn't set a good precedent for future projects on Whyte in my opinion.

 

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Simon O'Byrne ‏@Simon_OByrne 38 minutes ago
South Park redevelopment: http://southparkonwhyte.com/. Learn more this Saturday from 2-5 pm on site. #yeg #oldstrathcona

I don't know. In my opinion, the final Whyte Ave frontage looks better than the original proposal. Remember that the towers are phase two and there are not official renders in the wild, unless Nosirrah knows something we do not.

 

[archited]

To quote BB King "the thrill is gone"! Come on people, this is so basic as to be boring... I know we are all looking past this to the magic of more enlightened design for high-rises and enlivening of the alley, but this is the kind of project (as presented) that says "only live here if you have to and so what if we never lease up the ground floor space -- you know maybe we can interest a bank or a law office to consider moving here." Jeeze this is so depressing as to make me want to retch! Give me the defense for this "good enough for Edmonton project."

 

[Avenuer]

There are no updated renderings for Phase 2 as far as I know.

 

[Kaizen]

I definitely like the first renders of phase 2, potentially an excellent development. New renders of phase 1 (West) are good in my opinion , but lack clarity on materials/realistic look. Haven't seen any new renders of 82 Ave East (phase 1 B. ?), hopefully we will learn more this Saturday