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Looks like this one is getting a much more modest makeover:

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http://omada-cre.com/listings/beaver-hill-building/#

Not sure if this makeover is still happening, but looks like North53 is moving into the building:

Permit Class Class A
Permit Date Sep 27, 2018
Status Approved
Description of DevelopmentTo change the Use from a Professional, Financial and Office Support Services to a Restaurants, and construct interior alterations (North 53).
Address BSMT, 10432 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Legal Description Plan NB Blk 4 Lot 129
Neighbourhood DOWNTOWN
Neighbourhood Classification Central Core
Ward Ward 6
Zoning JAMSC

 

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Amore Pasta opening on the corner.

 

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Standard Life Place lobby getting a redo.

 

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Hoarding is coming off the new retail CRUs from the old Sobey's space:

Toll addition getting covered up; looking better than the blue "swimming pool" they previously did.

New entrance on Phipps-McKinnon Building is just about done:

 

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MacEwan University's new Campus Master Plan has been approved by their board of governors:

Highlights include:

Near-term

• Turning the 106 and 108 St forecourts into more pedestrian-friendly spaces
• Painted crosswalks surrounding the campus for improved safety
• Improved public space around residence building

Short-term

• New Indigenous Centre in Robbins Centre
• Infilling 110 St. underpass
• Closure of Alberta Campus (near ATB Place) to consolidate with main campus
  
• Permanent sidewalk, crosswalk, public space, and forecourt upgrades

Medium-term

• New School of Business building north of Christenson and SAMU
• Redesign of 105 St. and 109 St.
• Redesign of ceremonial quad
• Expansion of building 7 toward 105 Ave.
• New atrium over 107 St. forecourt
• Ground-level infill in west parkade along 109 St.

Long-term

• Complete removal of west parkade for new quad
• New buildings along 105 Ave. including expansion of Building 6
• Expansion of Buildings 7 and 8 along 104 Ave.

https://www.macewan.ca/wcm/Discover/OurPriorities/CampusMasterPlan/index.htm

 

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This must be part of outfitting for Bioware in EPCOR tower, in which case wow that's serious commitment on part of both them and Qualico.

PERMIT_DATE November 06, 2018
JOB_CATEGORY Commercial Final
ADDRESS 1700, 10423 - 101 STREET NW
NEIGHBOURHOOD DOWNTOWN
JOB_DESCRIPTION To construct interior alterations PHASE 1: New internal stair between floor 17 to 18 and 18 to 19 (structural floor slab demolition), modifications & alterations to existing HVAC, Electrical and Sprinkler system. NO OCCUPANCY (phase 2 BP# 295903564-001)
BUILDING_TYPE Office Buildings (520)
WORK_TYPE (03) Interior Alterations
FLOOR_AREA 79,535
CONSTRUCTION_VALUE 150,000
ZONING CCA

 

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This must be part of outfitting for Bioware in EPCOR tower, in which case wow that's serious commitment on part of both them and Qualico.

PERMIT_DATE November 06, 2018
JOB_CATEGORY Commercial Final
ADDRESS 1700, 10423 - 101 STREET NW
NEIGHBOURHOOD DOWNTOWN
JOB_DESCRIPTION To construct interior alterations PHASE 1: New internal stair between floor 17 to 18 and 18 to 19 (structural floor slab demolition), modifications & alterations to existing HVAC, Electrical and Sprinkler system. NO OCCUPANCY (phase 2 BP# 295903564-001)
BUILDING_TYPE Office Buildings (520)
WORK_TYPE (03) Interior Alterations
FLOOR_AREA 79,535
CONSTRUCTION_VALUE 150,000
ZONING CCA

Some of it must be server related given the electrical/sprinkler/hvac changes.

 

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@westcoastjos Could be, though I believe EPCOR has a dedicated server room for its tenants already; it could also just be rerouting those services to accommodate cutting into the slabs. Or it could be both of those I suppose.

 

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Actually, when you are cutting through floor slabs in a high-rise building, the code mandates all kinds of extra fire-rated provisions which would certainly impact sprinkler locations, fusible link door closures (electrical) and firestops (mechanical). I can't speak to server requirements, but, as for the rest, there certainly would be building and safety upgrade requirements as @Daveography has accurately noted.

 

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Sounds like something might be happening with this building/property:

E. UPCOMING APPLICATIONS, CONFLICTS AND REGRETS (December 4, 2018)
10782-82 Avenue NW - Formal - Nenad Trkulja

Guessing it's probably going to be a facade improvement considering it's not a big name on the application.

 

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New entrance on Phipps-McKinnon Building is just about done:

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Lui-Chi's is now open in Phipps-McKinnon. New lobby is pretty nice looking. Hope another patio opens up next to Sherlocks.

 

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Is that pronounced Loo -- ee -- chees? (Chinese Italian coffee)

 

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Also of interest, sounds like some facade improvements are coming to City Square Tower:

Reference ID: Job No 297625396-001
Description: To construct a partial demolition and addition to an existing Mixed Use Apartment Housing/Commercial Development, and to construct interior and exterior alterations (facade improvement). (City Square Tower)
Location: 10020 - 103 AVENUE NW
Plan 9624099 Lot 91A
Applicant: GARDNER ARCHITECTURE INC.
Status: In Development Review
Create Date: 11/14/2018 9:22:41 AM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN

 

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Understated effect of the ICE District; hasn't just brought major new development, but also:

• Facade improvement and two new street-facing retail bays in MNP Tower (Amore Pasta and Delicious Pho)
• New restaurant building on small parking lot by Bell Tower (Joey)
• Landscape and laneway improvement around Bell Tower
• New street-facing Shoppers Drug Mart in City Centre Mall
• Complete reclad and interior modernization of HSBC Tower
• New BUCO Pizzeria in EPCOR Tower
• Facade improvements on City Square Tower
• Facade improvement on old Grand Hotel (now Crash Hotel)

Arguably the redo of the downtown YMCA (Williams Hall) could be counted as well.

I know it hasn't all worked out for everyone (e.g., Denizen Hall, Transcend Mercer), but on balance the level of re-investment in the area around the arena has been a net positive for downtown.