The Calgary Development Rumour Thread

M II A II R II K · #1 Posted: **Apr 5, 2009, 8:00 PM**

Other locals have this thread to post rumours on projects that have yet to be announced, and other unconfirmed information that pertain to developments such as the possibility of a project being cancelled or put on hold or something, before it happens if it happens.

This is not the same as the construction thread, this is only for rumours and speculation.

O-tacular · #2 Posted: **Apr 9, 2009, 10:26 PM**

Heard a rumour we're getting a Guggenheim by Gehry / Calatrava / Foster / Jurgen Mayer. Beat that Toronto!

JBinCalgary · #3 Posted: **Apr 9, 2009, 10:36 PM**

would be nice, but were to hick,

Bigtime · #4 Posted: **Apr 13, 2009, 10:00 PM**

Well this one is in the pipeline but not happening yet, The Morrison on 14th avenue SW just east of 1st Street:

I believe it is around 24-25 stories.

Strongbow · #5 Posted: **Apr 14, 2009, 4:43 PM**

....my wife started a rumour to our dog that something might be in the works with our deck this summer....the hot tub project is still capped though...

McMahon · #6 Posted: **Apr 15, 2009, 10:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by Strongbow

....my wife started a rumour to our dog that something might be in the works with our deck this summer....the hot tub project is still capped though...

Any renderings for that one?

O-tacular · #7 Posted: **Apr 16, 2009, 5:41 AM**

My favourite future development has got to be Flights. Can;t wait for the next cycle to see that one go up.

O-tacular · #8 Posted: **Apr 17, 2009, 9:13 PM**

Here it is.

Ricopedra · #9 Posted: **Apr 20, 2009, 9:38 PM**

Strongbow - live up to your name, and don't post shite, no matter how cool you think you are. :>) So, what's really happening in your neck 'o the woods!?

Bokimon · #10 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 1:48 AM**

Recession may be on full swing but that does not mean all projects are stalled or canned.

A Massively significant development planned for 3rd quarter 2008.
Okay if it was 2006-2007 terms this would of been just a "big" development.
Its almost a million sq.ft, several buildings including a tower and demolition will begin next month, 3 1/2 buildings will be removed, its close to an LRT station and the expectation of project scope is to be "iconic" in Calgary standards.

Third quarter 2009 I mean.

frinkprof · #11 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 2:02 AM**

^Wow, short on details (location could be lots of places), but still sounds promising. Thanks Bokimon.

Colin · #12 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 2:37 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bokimon

Recession may be on full swing but that does not mean all projects are stalled or canned.

A Massively significant development planned for 3rd quarter 2008.
Okay if it was 2006-2007 terms this would of been just a "big" development.
Its almost a million sq.ft, several buildings including a tower and demolition will begin next month, several buildings will be removed, its close to an LRT station and the expectation of project scope is to be "iconic" in Calgary standards.

Third quarter 2009 I mean.

Herald Square?

frinkprof · #13 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 2:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Colin

Herald Square?

Doubt it. "Several buildings."

Colin · #14 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 3:11 AM**

He said that the development includes a tower but 3 1/2 buildings will need to come down, which makes sense since the Herald Block will need to be demolished along with some other buildings. Herald Square is also right next to 7th Ave so it's near an LRT. However, Herald Square is rumored to be 1.2 million sq ft which is a little over Bokimon's description. My money is still on Herald Square.

http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald...9-5d1fa8234aac

Wooster · #15 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 3:18 AM**

^Also, herald square is a Cohos Evamy project, not the firm that Bo works for.

frinkprof · #16 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 3:32 AM**

Ah, I'm still a bit confused as to whether the development is a single tower, or several buildings. At any rate, I think if Bokimon specifically mentioned "close to an LRT station" that it is a non-core station. When describing The Bow or EAP, you wouldn't include the descriptor "close to an LRT station."

Another thing, people are surprised EAP is rumoured to be going ahead in this economy. Herald Square going ahead in this climate would be unheard of.

Wouldn't mind being proven wrong though.

Wooster · #17 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 3:42 AM**

My guess would be Beltline actually - maybe the the remainder of the Keynote block with those little buildings coming down? Maybe even the tourism calgary building across the street to the north???

Come on Bo, spill the beans!

skrish · #18 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 3:45 AM**

Is this really what Herald Square looks like??
http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=78859

Wooster · #19 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 3:58 AM**

hard to say, renderings for above the first few floors haven't been released yet. Supposedly it looks very similar to Bay-Adelaide (both Brookfield).

skrish · #20 Posted: **Apr 22, 2009, 4:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Wooster

hard to say, renderings for above the first few floors haven't been released yet. Supposedly it looks very similar to Bay-Adelaide (both Brookfield).

I would love something like that. Simple and clean.