04-24-2013, 08:29 PM
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#2601
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Originally Posted by Stay Golden
I finally saw the Red bridge up close last week in person for the first time. I just don't travel that part of Memorial but a client was located not far from there.
I decided to have a walk across more so just out of curiosity. I still do not care for the exterior look of it at all, but the interior view is quite decent through the glass sides but then you look up and its like you are walking through the carcass of a gigantic dead reptile especially with the Red. Lol i dunno its just kind of unusual cosmetically speaking.
The price tag still makes me shake my head at its absurdity and location with relation to existing bridges that are a 2 min walk away.
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Do you walk as fast as cars drive on memorial? 
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04-24-2013, 11:53 PM
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#2602
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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A zip line would have been more fun.
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04-25-2013, 08:34 AM
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#2603
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Norm!
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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
A zip line would have been more fun.
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I wanted a two way human catapult with a trampoline on the opposite side.
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04-25-2013, 09:32 AM
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#2604
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Voted for Kodos
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I wanted a two way human catapult with a trampoline on the opposite side.
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Trebuchet!
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04-25-2013, 09:51 AM
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#2605
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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What should be added to this bridge discussion now is the new high density developments in Sunnyside that are under construction or soon to start.
If Sunnyside and Hillhurst were to double or more in density then that alone IMO is worth the extra pedestrian bridge from the City's POV.
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04-25-2013, 10:09 AM
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#2606
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In the Sin Bin
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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
Trebuchet!
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No latte sipping, trebuchet non-sense. Set everyone on fire. They'll swim across no problem and it won't cost you any more than 20 bucks in gas and a lighter.
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04-25-2013, 10:19 AM
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#2607
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: East London
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Originally Posted by fotze
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Best. Bridge. Ever.
Build it, please!
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04-25-2013, 10:35 AM
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#2608
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mykalberta
What should be added to this bridge discussion now is the new high density developments in Sunnyside that are under construction or soon to start.
If Sunnyside and Hillhurst were to double or more in density then that alone IMO is worth the extra pedestrian bridge from the City's POV.
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Yes, this has been my main argument in favour of the Peace Bridge, especially given that Kensington is already bursting at the seams in terms of peak traffic. The area can support a greater density of population, as long as it does not come with an increase in rush hour traffic, and the way around that is to make sure that the vast number of new residents will be planning to walk or bike downtown for work.
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04-25-2013, 11:12 AM
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#2609
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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In addition to the density in Sunnyside - rumour has it the Osteria di Medici corner is getting a new development, with possibly high end lofts at the top of a tower.
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04-25-2013, 11:26 AM
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#2611
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North of the River, South of the Bluff
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I have no idea why we build bridges at all. I mean half the year the river is frozen, and the other half of the year we can Ford it.
Think about the millions we will save Silly Hall if we all just took a long stick and piece of plywood across.
It was good enough for my immigrant ancestors, so why do we need to be all uppity and out of touch with our fixed structures over water.
Disgusting.
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04-25-2013, 11:27 AM
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#2612
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Self Imposed Exile
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by OldDutch
I have no idea why we build bridges at all. I mean half the year the river is frozen, and the other half of the year we can Ford it.
Think about the millions we will save Silly Hall if we all just took a long stick and piece of plywood across.
It was good enough for my immigrant ancestors, so why do we need to be all uppity and out of touch with out fixed structures over water.
Disgusting.
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I miss Oregon trail
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04-25-2013, 11:43 AM
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#2613
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Originally Posted by troutman
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Troutman - there's a concept for the Osteria di Medici corner already. I believe it'll be modified even further. Not surprised there's a DP notice up already! Whatever happens on that site, it's going to be really cool.
As for that last link - can't stand people that complain like some of those in that article. I understand people like the character of the neighborhood, but technology and people evolve; why can't our neighbourhoods and buildings too? Nothing wrong with getting an injection of new design into a neighborhood that needs it, IMO. I grew up in that neighborhood for 20 years and I welcome the development that people want to see happen there.
I'm not sure how other people think about 10th street, but I hate the Lido cafe and the crap buildings along the east side of that road. There's so much potential to do some cool stuff there. Screw nostalgia... people need to understand that new development can be fun and exciting.
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04-25-2013, 11:57 AM
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#2614
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Kavy
I miss Oregon trail
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Bigttime has died of dysentery
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04-25-2013, 12:09 PM
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#2615
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Behind Nikkor Glass
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Originally Posted by fotze
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Looks like a tri-hole maxipad.
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04-25-2013, 12:11 PM
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#2616
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I believe they're toilet seats. "That'll teach you to miss the bowl, hubby"
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04-25-2013, 12:30 PM
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#2617
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by troutman
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Correct Troutman, the CPA lot, Ant Hill building right up next to Hillhurst Hardware will be another mixed use development by Battistella (apparently with a small boutique hotel component).
The other one not mentioned is directly across the street at the Carpenters Building and empty lot is a proposal for a mixed use building around the same scale as Pixel.
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04-25-2013, 01:33 PM
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#2618
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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I also hear the Union Hall is potentially, if not officially, for sale.
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04-25-2013, 01:43 PM
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#2619
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
I also hear the Union Hall is potentially, if not officially, for sale.
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You mean the Carpenters building right?
Definitely sold to the Dobbin group and their partners.
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04-25-2013, 05:32 PM
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#2620
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Franchise Player
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Ugh .. they're going to condo that whole street?
I like the neighbourhood getting denser, but I was hoping that street would remain just retail and not all towers ... even though some of those stores really suck.
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Originally Posted by Muta
As for that last link - can't stand people that complain like some of those in that article. I understand people like the character of the neighborhood, but technology and people evolve; why can't our neighbourhoods and buildings too? Nothing wrong with getting an injection of new design into a neighborhood that needs it, IMO. I grew up in that neighborhood for 20 years and I welcome the development that people want to see happen there.
I'm not sure how other people think about 10th street, but I hate the Lido cafe and the crap buildings along the east side of that road. There's so much potential to do some cool stuff there. Screw nostalgia... people need to understand that new development can be fun and exciting.
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Walking down that street on a nice sunny day is a pretty nice thing to do though 
As far as no one being able to afford the neighbourhood, that was long ago. I'd love to live in a house there, but it's not in my financial universe.
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