The Edward | 40m | 13s | ANU Developments | Gardner Architecture

[Edmontonian]

Better than 121 west imo.

 

[Freedm]

If I remember correctly I believe the developer also buried the overhead power lines that were here before, and that makes a big difference on the street imo.

 

[Gus Haynes]

No, I don't believe they've done any work like that yet.

 

[Daveography]

Saw a For Sale sign on the property when I went by. Guess this one is not going ahead.

 

[Gus Haynes]

That's the same "For Sale" sign that's been on the site for like 4 or 5 years now. Don't think it means anything.

 

[Daveography]

Thought this one was dead, but apparently not:

Reference ID: Job No 359680368-002
Description: To add 13 Dwellings to an approved Multi-unit Housing (apartment) building with a total of 161 Dwellings, and to construct exterior alterations (revise site layout) (The Edward).
Location: 12235 - 106 AVENUE NW
Plan 1923203 Blk 8 Lot 27
Applicant: GARDNER ARCHITECTURE INCORPORATED
Status: Intake Review
Create Date: 4/9/2020 7:43:47 PM
Neighbourhood: WESTMOUNT

 

[_urbanite]

So is it standard business practice to add more units after a rezoning has been approved? I'm sure there's probably a good reason for it, but it seems like this happens fairly often. Is this a strategy of some sort?

 

[archited]

It's called the "squeeze the tomato effect" in rezoning applications and no-one has addressed this legally anywhere that I am aware of. The initial application gets the governing entity focused on height and volume (FAR) aspects of the rezone and then the developer, post-approval, goes for additional units by re-configuring floors or parts of floors to increase occupancy. It is quite common.

 

[Daveography]

@Grandinite There was no rezoning for this development, it fits under the DC1 that currently covers the area.

 

[archited]

ANU ANU

 

[cliffapotamus]

I walked by this site just a little while ago, there's been a pile-driver-like machine with a large auger on it parked there for a few days now, and survey stakes, some rebar, and a long (~60') bar with cables attached (soil testing maybe) have appeared now too. Looks like a hole may start to appear soon!

 

[cliffapotamus]

I walked by this site just a little while ago, there's been a pile-driver-like machine with a large auger on it parked there for a few days now, and survey stakes, some rebar, and a long (~60') bar with cables attached (soil testing maybe) have appeared now too. Looks like a hole may start to appear soon!

here's the pic i tried to attach the first time. suuuuper curious as to what the long rod with cables is for.

 

[archited]

'Tis for drilling piles (if I am right about the machine you are referring to @cliffapotamus ). The cables are in place to keep the drill mast true to vertical.

 

[cmd uw]

Looks like they are firing this one up. Good to see another vacant lot developed. This little area is getting some decent amount of density now. The rental building behind the old Molson brewery will add more density. Great to see.

 

[cliffapotamus]

here's a pic from a few days ago. there are now 4 bundles of steel sticking out, with the blue cable attached. I guess that means things are a go for real for real!