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Originally Posted by Joborule
Not picking on you in particular, and more so is a question for those that are underground or bust.
What is so wrong about elevated that it's not viable to do over elevated? Is underground really worth the additional billion compared to elevated? There has to be some really compelling negatives against elevated aside from "I'm imagining it won't look good" to go with the much more expensive option that functions the same.
To me where overstating what 10th Ave is currently where the alignment is proposed, and making it seem like it's vibrant urban corridor right now when it's not. I think the parking lots and parkades will be fine if this was built.
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What is not discussed by the province is the extra costs of the that route. Going elevated will cost money in settlements/ lost assessment value for developers
10th ave has been slowly developing eastward from 8 street SW to 4th street. That trend was expected to continue eastward. Meanwhile there are four existing apartment complexes ( Bromely Sq, Mount Royal House, Centre 1010, and Upten).
Truman homes is in the process of developing an 18 story complex kitty corner to bottle screw bills/ Mt Royal House. I foresee court battles there over lost return on investment.
...and the province expects the City to pay for these expenses