LDA20-0066 Metro 78 - McKernan

Although I do understand increasing density in the core regions in Edmonton, this project concerns me in regards to being a homeowner in this neighbourhood with young children.

First of all, the location of the development is troubling. To station two apartment buildings at the end of a cul-de-sac, next to families that have lived in this neighbourhood for years, is incredibly aggressive.

Anyone currently living on 78 Ave, or adjacent to this development, is greatly concerned about their future quality of living. I am currently living next to an illegal boarding house with many university students; this type of housing has negatively impacted my experience living in this neighbourhood. These types of homes are only increasing in McKernan/Belgravia, and do not follow all the City's guidelines for rental housing. It appears these two apartment buildings do not fully follow the ARP guidelines (the height of this buildings is not in compliance) set in place and this will have negative impacts on residents.

Noise; increased traffic; transient neighbours and many inconsiderate parties has me re-evaluating the current location of my home from just living next to a large lodging unit. To have such a dominating apartment complex located at the end 78 Ave will no doubt, come with the same set of issues to permanent residents. I would never opt to buy a home close to a complex like this.

I am not against apartment buildings in core neighbourhoods, it's the location and size of this building that has me greatly concerned. Building such a large complex in a neighbourhood that is burdened with major traffic concerns and transient rental properties, why build an over-sized complex on such a quiet residential street that houses a number of families?

With the further development of the LRT in other core neighbourhoods in Edmonton, I imagine there will be more proposed projects like this. I think full compliance with the ARP guidelines that have been set in place is crucial to having community acceptance of these structures.

A 4-storey building is too large in this location in a quiet street will detract from the community and family environment of this neighborhood and this culdesac. We already have several developments on cnr 115 stand University avenue and on 76 avenue which has and will significantly increase traffic and congestion in the neighborhood. There is no parking and the laneways will become roads and reduce safety for the young children that live in these homes.
A 6 storey building overlooking a railwayline is even larger and would not be an ideal location for family and young children. This is the wrong location for this type of building in this quiet culdesac in the neighborhood.

This is the kind of development we want to see in edmonton! Amazing. This will add so much to the community and will allow more people to love close to the university! Great project!!

This is peak transit orientated development for an area like McKernan Belgravia. As a resident in McKernan and a full-time post secondary student, I would greatly appreciate increased density along the LRT corridor near stations and stops. Having commercial spaces on the ground floor will bring amenities closer to us so that we do not need to venture to other areas of the city as much, and it will make our neighbourbood more of a destination for other Edmontonions. The gathering space provided will also give us more options for gathering and relaxation despite the increase in residents through this project, meaning it will improve our living experienfe rather than taking it away.

The developer has clearly put thought and care into this design, and it fits well with the neighbourhood. It also aligns with the long term goals for the 114th st. corridor by increasing the number of people living along the LRT corridor. I strongly support this proposal, and believe that Mckernan and Belgravia would be made worse off without it being built.