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 Ragnarok73
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Registered: February 2011
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I was thinking more about spots at Rogers Place, as it's likely that the cost of parking under the new Stantec building will be prohibitive for the average fan. It makes sense that the parking spots would be put under the new arena, as that would make access easier.
"There's no greater springboard to development than failure." - Craig MacTavish, April 13/15.
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"Sabres think the suck is their ally? They merely adopted the suck. The Oilers were born in it...molded by it."
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feepa
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Location: Edmonton
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| Ragnarok73 wrote on Mon, 22 September 2014 22:03 |
I was thinking more about spots at Rogers Place, as it's likely that the cost of parking under the new Stantec building will be prohibitive for the average fan. It makes sense that the parking spots would be put under the new arena, as that would make access easier.
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note just under stantec, but under the whole square from 103 st to bell tower. 2000+ parking stalls.
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Magnum
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I'm so going to lose my car in that lot.
2015/2016 - This Kool-Aid tastes like McDavid flavoured Drain-O.
2016/2017 - This Kool-Aid is starting to taste like juice.
2017/2018 - I'm drinking this Kool-Aid, in hopes that it's Drain-O.
2018/2019 - Another round of Drain-O, good sir!
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Ragnarok73
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| Magnum wrote on Mon, 22 September 2014 22:08 |
I'm so going to lose my car in that lot.
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All I can think of now when seeing those plans for the underground parkade is this:
If I have to watch more of the Oil's incompetence on the ice in the coming season, I may just want to do this to someone...
"There's no greater springboard to development than failure." - Craig MacTavish, April 13/15.
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"Sabres think the suck is their ally? They merely adopted the suck. The Oilers were born in it...molded by it."
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feepa
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Location: Edmonton
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| Magnum wrote on Mon, 22 September 2014 22:08 |
I'm so going to lose my car in that lot.
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halfafrog
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Too bad that Stantech building didn't have more pizzazz like the rink does. Something like the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore where its truly a unique, defining building for a city. This city needs that and a decent bridge to replace the high level which pardon the word, looks pretty provincial.
So this is what hope feels like?
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Ragnarok73
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| halfafrog wrote on Thu, 02 October 2014 15:06 |
Too bad that Stantech building didn't have more pizzazz like the rink does. Something like the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore where its truly a unique, defining building for a city. This city needs that and a decent bridge to replace the high level which pardon the word, looks pretty provincial.
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Isn't the High Level considered a historic monument or something? If so, then it's never being torn down- it would likely be closed if it could no longer support car traffic over the river.
"There's no greater springboard to development than failure." - Craig MacTavish, April 13/15.
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"Sabres think the suck is their ally? They merely adopted the suck. The Oilers were born in it...molded by it."
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Team Dean
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Location: Central Alberta
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| Ragnarok73 wrote on Thu, 02 October 2014 20:07 |
| halfafrog wrote on Thu, 02 October 2014 15:06 |
Too bad that Stantech building didn't have more pizzazz like the rink does. Something like the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore where its truly a unique, defining building for a city. This city needs that and a decent bridge to replace the high level which pardon the word, looks pretty provincial.
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Isn't the High Level considered a historic monument or something? If so, then it's never being torn down- it would likely be closed if it could no longer support car traffic over the river.
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Yes, I agree with this. It's like the CN tower and the skydome. Perfect compliment, silouette.
We need a signature tower to go beside the arena, the postcard view. A little pizazz on some of these towers would be nice.
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feepa
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Registered: November 2002
Location: Edmonton
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vinesh pratap @vineshpratap
The building will incl 26 story hotel and condo res above. Building will exceed 50 storeys.
New hotel will be 4 star. The first full service hotel to be built in #yegdt in three decades.
https://twitter.com/vineshpratap
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Adam
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Location: Edmonton, AB
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| feepa wrote on Mon, 06 October 2014 11:16 |
vinesh pratap @vineshpratap
The building will incl 26 story hotel and condo res above. Building will exceed 50 storeys.
New hotel will be 4 star. The first full service hotel to be built in #yegdt in three decades.
https://twitter.com/vineshpratap
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Where is this going?
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Nerdkore
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Location: Edmonton
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This downtown arena district is going to be a fantastic spot in the city once everything is finished!
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WhoreableGuy
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Registered: August 2006
Location: Calgary
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Every city is going to be jealous of Edmonton. This is going to be amazing.
I live in Calgary so all people do here is bash Edmonton for no reason. Every convo is like this :
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Calgarian : Edmonton sucks, all they have is that stupid mall. And that mall sucks.
Me: What does Calgary have?
Calgarian : We have like...mountains and stuff.
Me: That's outside of Calgary. You have to drive to get there. That's like saying Edmonton has mountains because you can drive to Jasper. What does Calgary have?
Calgarian : Uhhh.....Chinook Centre?
(Chinook Centre is a mall)
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Calgary is going to be so mad to see the new downtown district. There are no plans for a new arena down here so you know it's going to be a LONG time before Calgary gets something this nice.
"Bah Gawd! Would somebody stop the damn draft!"
- Jim Ross calling the NHL Draft Lotto 2015 as the Oilers win
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feepa
Messages: 408
Registered: November 2002
Location: Edmonton
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I wouldn't be so quick to say the Flames organization has no plans for a new arena. There's been lots of signs that the Flames will soon come out with their own plans, and somehow, I think they avoid all the back-and-forth with the city like we had with the Katz Group for years.
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Rocksteady
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| feepa wrote on Tue, 07 October 2014 09:54 |
I wouldn't be so quick to say the Flames organization has no plans for a new arena. There's been lots of signs that the Flames will soon come out with their own plans, and somehow, I think they avoid all the back-and-forth with the city like we had with the Katz Group for years.
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Agreed, the ground work has already been laid since Brian Burke unofficially said some time ago that the Saddledome is no longer a viable NHL venue in the coming years. They cite the arena district in our town as the precedence that they too need a new venue. Feepa is absolutely correct in saying that Calgary will get their arena much easier than we did ours because if you boil down to it, Edmonton has one, so why not them? Ego will drive that construction.
Interesting kind of related but not really, in a seminar I attended this morning on city opportunities that in 5 short years it is expected the population of Edmonton will surpass Calgary. Think about that for a second. Edmonton will truly be a capital city.
The very definition of insanity is doing the exact same thing expecting different results.
Generally Disappointed.
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Adam
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Location: Edmonton, AB
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| Rocksteady wrote on Tue, 07 October 2014 13:30 |
| feepa wrote on Tue, 07 October 2014 09:54 |
I wouldn't be so quick to say the Flames organization has no plans for a new arena. There's been lots of signs that the Flames will soon come out with their own plans, and somehow, I think they avoid all the back-and-forth with the city like we had with the Katz Group for years.
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Agreed, the ground work has already been laid since Brian Burke unofficially said some time ago that the Saddledome is no longer a viable NHL venue in the coming years. They cite the arena district in our town as the precedence that they too need a new venue. Feepa is absolutely correct in saying that Calgary will get their arena much easier than we did ours because if you boil down to it, Edmonton has one, so why not them? Ego will drive that construction.
Interesting kind of related but not really, in a seminar I attended this morning on city opportunities that in 5 short years it is expected the population of Edmonton will surpass Calgary. Think about that for a second. Edmonton will truly be a capital city.
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Hopefully they don't build their next arena in a flood plain!
"Thinking that a bad team's best players are the reason the team is bad is the "Tambellini re-signing Lennart Petrell" of sports opinions." @Woodguy55
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Hubbs
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Having lived in both cities I have to say Calgary has a much better set up.....for now. Edmonton as it stands is too compartmentalized I find, West Ed on one end, Rexall on the other, Jasper and white Ave are far enough apart from the previous places (and each other) to be inconvenient. Whereas "everything" is within walking distance in downtown Calgary (arena, entertanment district, business district). HOWEVER, with Edmonton building up the Jasper ave area all that will change. I always thought Edmonton needed a central area where everything is located, looks like they'll have that and then some in the next few years. I'm excited to see how it all turns out, going up to an oilers game will become a full day event now, not just an activity that fullfills my masochistic need to have my brain punched and wallet drained.
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feepa
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K.McC#24
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The sooner all that bland blight in the surrounding 'hood can be transformed, the better.
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feepa
Messages: 408
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Location: Edmonton
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WAM/Katz now own all those parking lots/empty lots north of the arena. Phase II
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feepa
Messages: 408
Registered: November 2002
Location: Edmonton
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At least some (re)building is going alright
Good morning Edmonton!
Stantec, Delta, Winter Garden, City of Edmonton tower and the arena... from this morning, photo from rogersplace.com
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feepa
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Rocksteady
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| feepa wrote on Sun, 18 January 2015 09:51 |
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Brilliant! Thanks feepa.
The very definition of insanity is doing the exact same thing expecting different results.
Generally Disappointed.
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feepa
Messages: 408
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Location: Edmonton
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feepa
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feepa
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http://ead.ca/ead/uploads/news_item/7/53fba6306e45/ead-cinep lex-annoucement-press-release---january-22-2015-.pdf
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EAD JOINT VENTURE ANNOUNCES CINEPLEX AS CINEMA PARTNER IN THE
EDMONTON ARENA DISTRICT
EDMONTON (January 22, 2015) – The EAD Joint Venture is proud to announce Cineplex Inc. (Cineplex)
as the cinema partner for the Edmonton Arena District. With a scheduled opening date in 2018, the new
Cineplex, located in the EAD Plaza at 103rd Street, between 103 Avenue and 104 Avenue, will become
downtown Edmonton’s first premium Cineplex theatre.
As one of the lead tenants in this new sustainable development, the Cineplex theatre will span over
35,000 square feet. The theatre will offer viewers both VIP Cinema auditoriums and UltraAVX screens.
The VIP Cinemas experience will offer luxurious reserved seating, in-theatre food and beverage service
and licenced auditoriums. The VIP Cinemas takes in-theatre experience to a new level, and will be
reserved for adults only. The Cineplex UltraAVX auditoriums will also feature reserved seating, wall to
wall screens, as well as ultra-high definition projection and Dolby Atmos surround sound.
“When planning the Edmonton Arena District, it was important to us that we attract brand partners that
reflect the EAD’s world class values,” said Glen Scott, Senior Vice President Real Estate, Katz Group.
“This new Cineplex theatre will further enhance the entertainment options available in the district. We’re
very excited to welcome Cineplex to the EAD.”
Cineplex is one of Canada’s leading entertainment companies and operates one of the most modern and
fully digitized motion picture theatre circuits in the world.
“Cineplex is proud to be part of this exciting development,” said Pat Marshall, Vice President,
Communications and Investor Relations, Cineplex Entertainment. “This cutting-edge, luxurious theatre
project is the first of its kind in Canada, and a perfect fit with the vision of the Edmonton Arena District.”
The building complex, anchored by Cineplex, will also be home to over 2000 underground parking
spaces. The world-class cinema is a stellar addition to the EAD and will help elevate and revitalize
Edmonton’s downtown core.
For more information and updates on the Edmonton Arena District, visit EAD.ca.
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WhoreableGuy
Messages: 592
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Location: Calgary
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I miss the EIG era. 
"Bah Gawd! Would somebody stop the damn draft!"
- Jim Ross calling the NHL Draft Lotto 2015 as the Oilers win
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Ragnarok73
Messages: 2419
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So this is what is going to replace the Greyhound station, I'm guessing...
"There's no greater springboard to development than failure." - Craig MacTavish, April 13/15.
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feepa
Messages: 408
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Location: Edmonton
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I'm actually not entirely sure where the cineplex is going in the EAD. Greyhound still has a few years on their lease, iirc. They (GH) certainly haven't found a new home yet. If it is in the greyhound site, it will be in a podium of a residential tower or two.
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Adam
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Location: Edmonton, AB
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| feepa wrote on Tue, 27 January 2015 13:05 |
I'm actually not entirely sure where the cineplex is going in the EAD. Greyhound still has a few years on their lease, iirc. They (GH) certainly haven't found a new home yet. If it is in the greyhound site, it will be in a podium of a residential tower or two.
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So is Cineplex hoping for a whole lot of residences in around the arena district? Seems to me that the competitive disadvantage for the downtown theatre has always been that you have to pay for parking to come to a movie here, so it's an added cost. That said, I suppose I did use to journey downtown to go to the old Paramount theatre for the big screen way back when, despite the extra cost.
The theatre is going to have to offer something extra that people don't get at WEM or South Edmonton Common or North Edmonton Common though, or I just don't see it being a smashing success.
And I do wonder what becomes of the City Centre theatre then. Cheap theatre? Or does it close down? That's a massive space for City Centre to try to fill on a third floor that no one goes to.
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