Jasper Avenue New Vision / Imagine Jasper Avenue

[IanO]

There was a (very) conceptual plan by a local designer (cannot recall whom) that took those what 20x20' boxes and created micro-CRUs.

But again, (the lack of) density and long-term draw poses two real risks.

 

[Gronk!]

Gate goes here?

Gate goes here?

Seating has been installed

Bike racks have been installed. More to come?

 

[archited]

If the Feds converted some of the street-facing ground floor to retail/hospitality, there would be good impetus for adding the third mid-rise office component.

 

[IanO]

Just explored 97st/Jasper area and it looks fantastic. I do think that we will regret not including 95st-97st and then will have to go through this disruption all over again.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Well we could sorta consider 95 to 96 somewhat done, new clean sidewalk on the northside of the ave as part of LRT construction is done. Really the only part has been left untouched is the north sidewalk between 97 and 96.

 

[IanO]

Which is why it made sense to just get that portion done and be done with it.

 

[kcantor]

when you look at the still undeveloped sites in those two blocks on both sides of the avenue (some of which have substantial frontage), it made little sense to do them now and then keep tearing them up as development takes place. it makes much more sense to do that stretch as each parcel gets developed which also allows the expense to be cost shared between the city and the developer.

 

[IanO]

Sure, let's wait another 20 for that... why not. It was mostly torn up anyways and so get er' done.

 

[archited]

^^^^ Your Sarcasm suit needs dry-cleaning -- it will only be another two to three years.

 

[IanO]

The focus shifts west from 102-109st which will now be fun given that 102ave will be closed for a good portion of it.

 

[Gronk!]

The focus shifts west from 102-109st which will now be fun given that 102ave will be closed for a good portion of it.

Surely 102-109 St can wait until after the Valley Line West LRT is fully operational? I don't see the big rush.

 

[IanO]

It's 10 years, maybe 20 late... but logistically and practically it might have to.

 

[The_Cat]

I wonder if the City is waiting for all the LRT work to be complete before proceeding with the 95-97 Street segment.

 

[Airboy]

I knew it couldn't last, Epcor is back on 98st fixing something. and there will be repair work in the summer as well.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

All that time closed and none of that could have been done then???