LDA21-0129 La Reina Tower- Downtown

A colour rendering of the proposed La Reina tower (in the foreground), looking upwards from the corner of the building, at a street level view.  Stantec tower (already built) is in the background, to the right.

***The discussion has concluded and a What We Heard Report is now available.***

Thank you for participating in engagement activities for this rezoning application. For any further inquiries regarding this application, please contact the planner on this page, under the "who's listening" section.

The application is expected to go to City Council Public Hearing for a decision, with the exact date still to be determined. For more information, please visit these FAQs (External link) for Council meetings.


Please review the information on this page. Tell us what you think and ask any questions below, before the end of the day on June 27, 2021. We will use any feedback that you share to make sure our review of the application is as complete as possible and will also summarize it for City Council so that they know your perspective prior to making a decision.


Rezoning Details

The City has received an application for a proposed rezoning of the Horne & Pitfield building at 10301 - 104 Street NW.

The application proposes to rezone the property from the Heritage Area Zone (HA) to a Direct Development Control Provision (DC1). The proposed DC1 Provision would allow for a tower with the following key characteristics:

  • A maximum tower height of 160 metres (approximately 40 - 45 storeys), with the lower 18 metres (approximately 4-5 storeys) being a podium

  • A mix of commercial and residential space

  • A maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 16.0

  • A maximum tower floor plate of 850 square metres


Image: applicant rendering, subject to change


Two accompanying applications have been made, the first to amend “Figure 10: The Urban Design Framework for Downtown Streets“ in the Capital City Downtown Plan to redesignate the portion of 103 Avenue NW and 104 Street NW adjacent to the site from being “Neighbourhood Street - Residential” to “Commercial Street”. The second, to amend three maps (1, 2, 3) in Section 910 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw associated with the Downtown Special Area to reflect the rezoning if it is approved.


Further technical documentation on this rezoning can be found in the "Documents" section on the right side of this webpage.


Historical Significance

The existing Horne & Pitfield building on this site has been identified for its historical significance. However, it is not currently protected from demolition through designation under the provisions of the Historical Resources Act. City Administration does not have the authority to forcibly designate a building against a landowner’s wishes. City Council will be made aware of its historical significance prior to making a decision on this application, and may explore options to attempt to preserve the building. The proposed DC1 Provision requires the reassembly and incorporation of the existing western facade of the building into the proposed tower podium.


Further information on the historical significance of this building can be found under the "Site & Building History" section on the right site of this webpage.


***The discussion has concluded and a What We Heard Report is now available.***

Thank you for participating in engagement activities for this rezoning application. For any further inquiries regarding this application, please contact the planner on this page, under the "who's listening" section.

The application is expected to go to City Council Public Hearing for a decision, with the exact date still to be determined. For more information, please visit these FAQs (External link) for Council meetings.


Please review the information on this page. Tell us what you think and ask any questions below, before the end of the day on June 27, 2021. We will use any feedback that you share to make sure our review of the application is as complete as possible and will also summarize it for City Council so that they know your perspective prior to making a decision.


Rezoning Details

The City has received an application for a proposed rezoning of the Horne & Pitfield building at 10301 - 104 Street NW.

The application proposes to rezone the property from the Heritage Area Zone (HA) to a Direct Development Control Provision (DC1). The proposed DC1 Provision would allow for a tower with the following key characteristics:

  • A maximum tower height of 160 metres (approximately 40 - 45 storeys), with the lower 18 metres (approximately 4-5 storeys) being a podium

  • A mix of commercial and residential space

  • A maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 16.0

  • A maximum tower floor plate of 850 square metres


Image: applicant rendering, subject to change


Two accompanying applications have been made, the first to amend “Figure 10: The Urban Design Framework for Downtown Streets“ in the Capital City Downtown Plan to redesignate the portion of 103 Avenue NW and 104 Street NW adjacent to the site from being “Neighbourhood Street - Residential” to “Commercial Street”. The second, to amend three maps (1, 2, 3) in Section 910 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw associated with the Downtown Special Area to reflect the rezoning if it is approved.


Further technical documentation on this rezoning can be found in the "Documents" section on the right side of this webpage.


Historical Significance

The existing Horne & Pitfield building on this site has been identified for its historical significance. However, it is not currently protected from demolition through designation under the provisions of the Historical Resources Act. City Administration does not have the authority to forcibly designate a building against a landowner’s wishes. City Council will be made aware of its historical significance prior to making a decision on this application, and may explore options to attempt to preserve the building. The proposed DC1 Provision requires the reassembly and incorporation of the existing western facade of the building into the proposed tower podium.


Further information on the historical significance of this building can be found under the "Site & Building History" section on the right site of this webpage.


Consultation has concluded

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