Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Back when Eau Claire opened it was quite popular and busy. But the actual stores were too esoteric and expensive. No one bought anything. It was a cool place to hang out, but not somewhere where you shopped.
So over time they retailers got replaced with medical facilities, businesses and other such things.
It was ill conceived and planned from day 1. Never had a chance.
|
I think the vision was a Calgary version of Grandville Island Market in Vancouver, which has been very successful for various reasons, and who knows if the rents at Granville Island are even at market given that its owned by the federal government.