MetroEd
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Something this tall would look even better around the arena district ! Too bad something like this isn’t likely to happen there! 
The Quarters Hotel and Residences | 280.1m | 80s | Alldritt Land | KENNEDY
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NateTheUrbanist
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If only The Edmontonian got built for that reason. However, the parking lots behind Roger's Place are a prime area for some towers of that size.Something this tall would look even better around the arena district ! Too bad something like this isn’t likely to happen there!
bodsbods9090
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| We are heading in to year 7 of the 10 year deadline set by council for the Alldritt Tower. If it expires, does the current 'park' just stay as is; or is the land returned to the city? Quote:
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Council votes 7-5 in favour of the 80-storey Alldritt Tower
A new 80-storey tower approved Wednesday for The Quarters could set a record for height in Western Canada.
edmontonjournal.com
bodsbods9090
Active Member
Sorry, that is a mess of a post but basically we're in year 7 of 10 on the agreement the City and Alldritt made about this site.
Crickets so far.
Crickets so far.
David A
Senior Member
I don't know if they will get it together in the next few years or not, but given it has been 7 years already and it would be a real stretch for this company, I suspect not.
Also, if it were up to me, I would be inclined not to give an extension - 10 years is ample time and I think it just drags things out if extended. If it hasn't happened by then, I doubt it will.
Also, if it were up to me, I would be inclined not to give an extension - 10 years is ample time and I think it just drags things out if extended. If it hasn't happened by then, I doubt it will.
archited
Senior Member
Alldritt has mostly completed detailed design (headed by Dub, Architect) and also completed geotechnical research. Will they pick up the pieces from the COVID setback? -- we'll see. I still think they will come through.
ChazYEG
Senior Member
I remain skeptical.
They haven't built ANYTHING other than SFH in years, and even these are not going out of the door as quickly as one would hope.
Munanyo
Active Member
The odds of this being built are almost as high as the Edmontonian.
Kosy123
Active Member
Yeah, I was slightly optimistic years ago, but nah this building ain't it fam.
EdmTrekker
Senior Member
Dub
Archited, do you mean to say the Architect and sub-consultants have completed "detailed design" pre-design (schematic phase) and have almost completed detailed design development but have not yet started the actual construction (contract) documents? Do you happen to know who the civil and structural sub-consultants are and whether the Client has engaged a contractor for pre-con services for the design work completed to date?
Archited, do you mean to say the Architect and sub-consultants have completed "detailed design" pre-design (schematic phase) and have almost completed detailed design development but have not yet started the actual construction (contract) documents? Do you happen to know who the civil and structural sub-consultants are and whether the Client has engaged a contractor for pre-con services for the design work completed to date?
Foolworm
Active Member
Quite honestly, I'd rather they build ten 8-storey midrises rather than an 80-storey highrise.
davcocom
Active Member
TBH I was way more excited about the infrastructure around it than the tower itself. Some CRUs closer to the river valley (with river valley views) would be game changers and an awesome tourist destination.
BASE
Active Member
That development vision was incredible for sure. Having a nice hotel connected right to the conference centre would be excellent as well.
Avenuer
Senior Member
This hotel ain't happening, NEXT.
erudyk_29
Active Member
Yeah they should just build that part honestly. Revive this project without the tower and it's just fine!