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Old 05-22-2019, 09:36 PM   #1561
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The architect put forth the concept of putting it underground, but the cost was more than the City was willing to stomach.

Also, these design are conceptual. They can definitely change, the contract was just awarded to take this station and intersection further past these concepts. Keep that in mind, too.
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Still, not really different than many buildings downtown that go underground below river levels. Entrances would need to be above flood plain.
Most downtown buildings weren't flooded to that level. A lot of the ones that were never recovered.

I just don't see underground stations in the works. They've already lost a bunch of Green Line funding (carbon tax) so they are going to have to scrimp.
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Old 05-23-2019, 04:47 PM   #1563
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On a related note.. have they finalized the new Convention Centre design, or are we still working with the Conceptuals?
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Old 05-23-2019, 05:01 PM   #1564
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On a related note.. have they finalized the new Convention Centre design, or are we still working with the Conceptuals?
The convention centre team was only determined about six weeks ago, and just publicly announced today (visit the CMLC's website). There is no final design yet, it is way too early in the process.
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On a related note.. have they finalized the new Convention Centre design, or are we still working with the Conceptuals?
Earlier today, they announced the final team that will lead the project: https://www.calgarymlc.ca/news-full/...ntre-expansion

Stantec, Populous, and S2 Architecture will form the design team.
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Old 11-06-2019, 10:00 AM   #1566
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First renders of the River District around the new arena:

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That's actually kind of disappointing. I hope those lowrises are spec renders because they don't look good. That whole piece of land until the curved road should be public space imo.
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Old 11-06-2019, 10:17 AM   #1568
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First renders of the River District around the new arena:

Spoiler!

There are some more images on this link:

http://civitasinc.com/project/calgary-rivers-district/

And the following quote "Civitas is currently finishing the master plan and urban design guidelines, and beginning work on the marketing package."
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The final built projects won't look exactly like that. This is just a master plan that determines the urban design of the area. The MP identifies zoning, transit and transportation design, building heights based on shadow studies, etc. These are all factors that could influence the building designs, but it isn't a 'guiding light' so to speak; the buildings and structures will be designed independently.
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Old 11-06-2019, 11:15 AM   #1570
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Those are some nice upgrades to the bus barns - they almost look like apartment buildings!

Seeing as how there's no current plan to build a replacement bus storage and maintenance facility, this is still a pipe dream.
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Old 11-06-2019, 11:26 AM   #1571
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Those are some nice upgrades to the bus barns - they almost look like apartment buildings!

Seeing as how there's no current plan to build a replacement bus storage and maintenance facility, this is still a pipe dream.
One of the largest in North America just opened this year.

https://www.calgary.ca/Transportatio...us-Garage.aspx
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Old 11-06-2019, 11:40 AM   #1572
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First renders of the River District around the new arena:

Amazing how they basically managed to delete the CPR tracks...

Like the riverwalk concept - the biggest question is what happens directly east of the new arena, south of 12 Ave. Stampede has a couple of new/renovated buildings for youth arts programs, but the rest of the space seems to be a big question mark.

Ideally, it could be a better version of Olympic Plaza/Eau Clair as a year round public gathering space. The sun exposure would make it far more pleasant in the winter.
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Old 11-06-2019, 12:36 PM   #1573
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One of the largest in North America just opened this year.

https://www.calgary.ca/Transportatio...us-Garage.aspx
That's not to replace the one in Victoria Park though.
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That's actually kind of disappointing. I hope those lowrises are spec renders because they don't look good. That whole piece of land until the curved road should be public space imo.
Don't worry, it will take 50+ years to reach that kind of build out and the designs of each building will be significantly worse than they are shown here.
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City hall releases detailed agreements for arena deal with Calgary Flames


https://calgarysun.com/news/local-ne...7-4146db2b59c7
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“CSEC will also pay an ongoing fee to the city in lieu of property taxes, but the amount of the payment has been redacted in the city documents”

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City hall releases detailed agreements for arena deal with Calgary Flames


https://calgarysun.com/news/local-ne...7-4146db2b59c7
I'm really busy at the moment and will go through that more in depth later but on a cursory first pass that looks like a very reasonable contract structure.
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