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Originally Posted by The Fisher Account
So where would be the next logical place for a new (potentially taller) skyscraper in the downtown core?
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There are a handful of parking lots that still need to go, most obvious of which are b/w 9th and 10th Ave, the lot @ 6th ave and 4th St, block north of the Bow, where roadhouse is, potentially a site or two in EV or west of 8th St SW. Eau Claire still has a lot of available land, but you can't shade the river path, and some should be saved for residential/mixed use.
If we see a SELRT, I think it is a good opportunity to throw some real tall towers into the area b/w 2nd St SW - 4th St SE, around 10th - 12th Ave SE. In fact, there is already a lot going on around there, but no supertalls yet. If Calgary gets a new SELRT, Convention Ctr, and HSR, regional rail, Victoria Park/East Beltline/Stampede Park will become a new hub and will definitely deserve some skyscraper love. Currently, the amenities and transportation options are secondary to those downtown.