Miscellaneous

[cmd uw]

Aren't these buildings directly in the path of the Valley Line West LRT? I remember there were a set of businesses somewhere along here bought out because the line veers to the north of Stony Plain Road at this intersection.

You're bang on. These are being removed to make way for the west LRT.

 

[Daveography]

I wonder what this project is? I'm not aware of any current DIALOG projects in Inglewood.

(From the Mayor's lobbyist registry)

Date of meeting June 01, 2020
Organization Dialog
Who was met with Policy and Communications Advisor
Subject of meeting Inglewood residential redevelopment

 

[_urbanite]

This extension and facade improvement project on the Hong Kong Bank building looks like its pretty close to completion. IMO it looks like a Circle K is going in here. Does anyone know if this is the case?

Btw the facade improvements wrap around the corner and extend along the length of the west side of the building

 

[_urbanite]

So I asked Gather Co. about this building on Instagram, design work ongoing. Happy to hear this.

Also, a shameless self plug for my Instagram account .
Please add me if you like pretty pictures of building & nature

 

[_Citizen_Dane_]

^Yep, the Stovel was designated a Municipal Historic Resource back in late-October. It's great to see this block getting some much needed love, especially with the market now in the old G.W.G. Factory. According to its bylaw, some $6,700,000 will be spent restoring the building. The three most notable things are the storefront and cornice/parapet rehabilitation, along with window replacement, which'll hopefully bring it back to looking like this:

 

[Platinum107]

Speaking of the Downtown Farmer’s Market, I went there a few weeks ago and I was absolutely blown away by the atmosphere and character of the entire building! The way they reused and renovated the old building is absolutely marvelous.

But here’s the most important thing about this: I believe that this first market could be a stepping stone to further renovation other old buildings in the area and bringing in new development in order to create a “Market District” Similar to Granville Island but on a smaller scale of course. This would not only encourage new development in downtown and increase the local economy, but would also greatly help in the revitalization of the Quarters and Boyle Street! Just imagine how cool this would be, guys!!

Anyway, not sure if there’s a specific thread for the downtown farmers market (if there is could you please move these two posts to that thread @Daveography ?), but here’s some pics I
took when I was there:

Courthouse Galleria saying hi

me!

 

[cmd uw]

I agree. The market is (and should be) one of the major catalysts that will help see this area redevelop. There is a lot of potential here. I've spent a fair amount of time walking around the area the past while and some of the key fundamentals are in place.

 

[Daveography]

@westcoastjos Interesting, thanks.

 

[Daveography]

Interesting project coming up at EDC:

July 21:

INFORMAL PRESENTATIONS (Closed to the Public)
B.3. 17:10 Centennial Plaza (Development Permit)
Tony Leong - MBAC

https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/PDF/EdmontonDesignCommittee_MeetingAgenda_July21_2020.pdf

 

[Daveography]

Description: To construct Interior Alteration to an existing school - EPSB Centre High TI -(Interior finishes Flooring, Paint, Suspended ceiling, New interior partitions) Specified areas on three levels of the Alberta College.
Permit date: July 20, 2020
Type: Building Permit
Subtype: (03) Interior Alterations
Category: Commercial Final
Status: Issued
Address: 10050 - MACDONALD DRIVE NW
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN
Zoning: CCA
Value: $485,000.00

 

[OverheardatYEG]

Description: To construct Interior Alteration to an existing school - EPSB Centre High TI -(Interior finishes Flooring, Paint, Suspended ceiling, New interior partitions) Specified areas on three levels of the Alberta College.
Permit date: July 20, 2020
Type: Building Permit
Subtype: (03) Interior Alterations
Category: Commercial Final
Status: Issued
Address: 10050 - MACDONALD DRIVE NW
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN
Zoning: CCA
Value: $485,000.00

Tenant Improvements before they move or is this for a sublease to another organization? Regardless this is some refreshing news.

 

[Daveography]

@OverheardatYEG I believe this is outfitting for Centre High to move in. Can't imagine it would be a huge amount of work given the building was previously home to a school.

 

[Yunus Emre]

Just wondering
What will they build instead of demolished Baccarat Casino?
Anyone knows anything about that?

 

[Daveography]

@Yunus Emre This thread follows the progress of that property:

ICE District Block IJ | ?m | ?s | ICE District Prop. | Next Architecture

Site of current Baccarat Casino, which is now in the process of getting permits for demolition: Job No 219152483-001 Description: To demolish a two storey Casino and Other Gaming Establishment building (BACCARAT CASINO). Location: 10104 - 104 AVENUE NW Plan 1425251 Blk 9E Lot 7 Applicant...

edmonton.skyrisecities.com

It will probably be a long time before we see it developed.

 

[davcocom]

I don't know if we have a special thread (I don't think so) for this one, but here are some pics showing progress on the renos at Safeway Garneau.