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I want a resurrected Tegler, it would add character to a somewhat nondescript area, but I doubt the current owner of the site is up to making anything of note on this site.
 
Kinda, sorta, not really, but a significant portion is still avail.
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I would rather see the Tegler Building replicated in exacting detail in Old Strathcona on the CPR lands around 79th/80th Avenue east of Gateway Boulevard (for about 102 reasons (so as not to create confusion with spotted dogs)). The revived Zellers brand to locate there -- https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/hbc-resurrects-zellers-1.6553473 -- would serve to replace the Army & Navy Dept. Store and could not only be a discount store but could also be a unique Strat Brand element. Pushing the notion even further Zellers with its famous lunch counter could also open there along with Woolworths privately owned brands like Footlocker and Kinney Shoes. The floors above could be developed as tech-heavy office space and work-share space.
 
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I would only agree with that if the original spacing is not available for reasons that our downtown is lacking a bit of identity as we don't have history as references. As a person, try living and disregarding your past, and you'll find a 100% failing rate. Downtown maybe a physically concrete jungle, but, distorting its history, it will distort our own mentality as a community. It took us 40 + years just to restore the IceD zone once formerly known as Greyhound and the east empty block. Our downtown has no soul, and I'm in favor or reconstructing any old structures saved by the city in the storage archive pertaining to structures once upon a time erected in downtown.
 
Went to Dalla Tavola Zenari in the Enbridge building this weekend. They haven't done the "light up" yet but it was still very nice on Rice Howard way and there was some foot traffic around with people visiting the different restaurants and things around.

Anyways, my point is, what an opportunity for a residential and/or hotel to be positioned on that great little street. I know it's been discussed why things haven't happened but this has to be the most prime lot one could ever hope for. My wish for 2023 is that we get some news of some sort on this site.
 
The City of Edmonton is like Charlie Brown who keeps on falling as Lucy takes away the football.

We tear down significant historic buildings to be replaced by smaller nondescript ones that eventually devolve into abandoned lots right in the heart of our downtown, based on promises that turn out to be hot air.

Anyone still around who was on council at the time and supported this demolition should be a bit ashamed of themselves.

This is not the only reason, but it is one reason our downtown is in the sad shape it is now.
 
My dream scenario for this site:
- Regency sells site to a larger, competent and preferably Edmonton based developer (e.g. Pangman, Maclab)
- this developer build a large multi use tower on the site - at least third tallest in the City
- tower includes the reconstruction of the Teglar at its base (see the neighbor on the lot immediately to the south - Kelly/Ramsay/Enbridge Center)
- A new Zellers opens on the main floor along with several other dynamic retail businesses
Done.
 
David A said:
The City of Edmonton is like Charlie Brown who keeps on falling as Lucy takes away the football.

We tear down significant historic buildings to be replaced by smaller nondescript ones that eventually devolve into abandoned lots right in the heart of our downtown, based on promises that turn out to be hot air.

Anyone still around who was on council at the time and supported this demolition should be a bit ashamed of themselves.

This is not the only reason, but it is one reason our downtown is in the sad shape it is now.
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Yup, I blame Ron Hayter for making that motion to rescind the historic designation.
 
JNO1 said:
My dream scenario for this site:
- Regency sells site to a larger, competent and preferably Edmonton based developer (e.g. Pangman, Maclab)
- this developer build a large multi use tower on the site - at least third tallest in the City
- tower includes the reconstruction of the Teglar at its base (see the neighbor on the lot immediately to the south - Kelly/Ramsay/Enbridge Center)
- A new Zellers opens on the main floor along with several other dynamic retail businesses
Done.
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I like this idea for the most part. In fact, it should be named the Tegler Tower!
The only change I would make is to substitute Zellers for smaller retail and restaurant space plus a hotel lobby. I'm assuming the tower will be mixed-use with hotel, residential and office floors.
 
JNO1 said:
My dream scenario for this site:
- Regency sells site to a larger, competent and preferably Edmonton based developer (e.g. Pangman, Maclab)
- this developer build a large multi use tower on the site - at least third tallest in the City
- tower includes the reconstruction of the Teglar at its base (see the neighbor on the lot immediately to the south - Kelly/Ramsay/Enbridge Center)
- A new Zellers opens on the main floor along with several other dynamic retail businesses
Done.
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Its actually not a bad idea. Zellers makes so much more sense downtown than the Bay which now seems to be trying to be too upscale and has no presence left downtown anyways..

It would be quite the undertaking to come I think full circle, but it would be a good outcome.
 
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