DP Public Notice | Meadows Mile Professional Centre

As per our development permit being approved over the weekend, we have photographic proof (and printed in the Calgary Herald, no less!). Here is our project in the May 28th Development Permit Public Notice.

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We're excited to get construction underway, now that this hurdle is out of the way. Stay tuned for more media updates!

Mikaela Cochrane

CCO for Cochrane Developments Corporation

Development Permit Approved | Meadows Mile Professional Centre

We are ecstatic to announce that the development permit for the Meadows Mile Professional Centre has been approved. With the DP approved we can now commence with construction on Lot 1 for MMPC.
A development permit being approved is the equivalent of a film being 'green lit': We now can guarantee to any skeptics that this project will happen. This is the stamp of approval from City Hall that we needed to get this show on the road. This means we can now say with absolute assurance that, as of Fall 2016, there will be a brand new office and medical-approved building on the Meadows Mile Lot 1. That is certainly a cause for celebration!

 Although a large portion of the Meadows Mile Professional Centre is already pre-sold, there are still suites available in the Centre... including some with incredible views over the escarpment. Presently the MMPC is slated to have a complete Wellness Centre including, but not limited to, massage, acupuncture and chiropractic. There will also be dermatology and dental practitioners in the building, as well as a full pharmacy. Starbucks is a confirmed tenant in the standalone building (complete with drive-through!).

Our friends at Jones Lange LaSalle are our sales agents for this project, and can answer any questions a potential tenant might have. Check out the listing here.
Keep following our blog and social media outlets for updates on when we'll be breaking ground, our confirmed tenants and documentation on the progress of the development.

Mikaela Cochrane
CCO for Cochrane Developments Corporation

Preliminary Interiors | Meadows Mile Professional Centre

Our interior designers at JWA Design have been working away on the preliminary designs for the common areas of the Meadows Mile Professional Centre. We're pleased to share this rendering of the proposed lobby for the Centre with you. We've gone with a sleek, contemporary, warehouse-inspired design, with clean lines and dynamic finishes.

In the rendering above you'll see that JWA has proposed a dramatic copper cloud ceiling with pot lights to contrast the polished concrete floors. Lots of interior glass will help to bring natural light into the elevator vestibule, as well as provide a nod to the exterior glazing. The brick on the vestibule wall, with black steel frames on the elevator doors, tie to the exterior materials as well. 

The large art piece will be a commissioned work by a local artist, inspired by the lot's escarpment and natural surroundings. The art piece in the rendering is a placeholder, as the painting is not scheduled to be completed until Summer 2016, when we have access to the building. The wall that the painting is mounted on will feature a unique wall covering, like back painted glass, to provide depth and frame the artwork.

We are thrilled with this preliminary rendering, and are excited to see where JWA goes with this design, and with the other common areas.

Mikaela Cochrane

CCO for Cochrane Developments Corporation

JLL Listing Online | Meadows Mile Professional Centre

Our friends David Lees and Rick Urbancyzk at Jones Lang Lasalle have taken over our purchase and leasing inquiries, and JLL now has our Meadows Mile Professional Centre listed online. You can see our listing here.

Our Professional Centre on Lot 1 is developing nicely, with design meetings underway and collaborations with local artists on the horizon. Soon we'll be able to share the stunning preliminary designs that Jerilyn Wright & Associates have been cooking up. Also, we've got a BIG announcement surrounding Lot 2 coming soon. Make sure you follow us to stay connected!

Mikaela Cochrane
CCO for Cochrane Developments Corporation

'Pop The Question' with CREBNow | Meadows Mile Professional Centre

The Calgary Real Estate Board's interview with Charles Cochrane our CEO, is now available in print delivered through the Calgary Herald, and online here.

A hot question in media today is the recent economic downturn in Alberta, and how that effects each industry. In this interview, Charles addresses this common conversation piece:

CN: How has the current economy impacted the commercial real estate market for CDC – Calgary? 

CC: Indeed the current economic climate in Calgary will affect all business in some manner or another. However, our developments cater to professional and medical user-groups, which tend to be insulated from the current commodity malaise in Alberta.
Financing has become a more challenging process, due in part from the negative media coverage. Most prudent lenders and investors see the current economy as a temporary state that has historically recovered toward an even stronger marketplace.

Want to read more? Check out the full interview online or in the Herald today.

Mikaela Cochrane
CCO for Cochrane Developments Corporation

Marketing Consultant Announcement | Meadows Mile Professional Centre

You're going to start seeing a lot more out there about the Meadows Mile Professional Centre!

We have the Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) team on board as our marketing team, and they will be helping to craft marketing materials to help promote our remaining space for sale as well as the newly leaseable portions of the Meadows Mile Professional Building.


We met with David Lees and Rick Urbanczyk of Jones Lang Lasalle to discuss the marketing materials, including an upcoming brochure for the Professional Building and a change of contact info on our site sign. JLL will be taking over for any buying and leasing inquiries from now on, freeing us up to work on the plans for our Lot 2 development.

On top of that, look for an article in tomorrow's issue of the Calgary Real Estate board magazine, in the Calgary Herald. Jamie Zachary from CREB contacted us for the 'Pop the Question' feature in tomorrow's issue. Make sure you check it out in print, delivered through the Calgary Herald, or online through the CREB website. See the interview online here.

Mikaela Cochrane
CCO for Cochrane Developments Corporation

Interior Designer Announcement | Meadows Mile Professional Centre

We are pleased to introduce our Interior Designer for the Meadows Mile Professional Centre, Jerilyn Wright & Associates.

Jerilyn is a well-respected and prolific designer in the Calgary development scene. JWA has "completed over 13 million square feet of redesigned space", while maintaining a steady reputation as a leader in the industry, since incorporating in 1984.

"At Jerilyn Wright & Associates Interior Design Consultants, our commitment to continuous learning enables us to provide you with the latest information on trends, ergonomics, materials, green considerations and energy conservation. Transforming your space will enhance productivity, frame of mind and energy levels. Good design is good business." 

An example of JWA's work on the Arcis Seismic
Solutions corporate space.

JWA will design the common areas of the building. These common areas are spaces like the entryway, elevator lobby, stairwells and hallways. As we've said before, we believe these common areas are an opportunity to create a space that our tenants can be proud to own. JWA shares this sentiment, going so far as to say that, "your personal or corporate space should be considered your most important asset; one that truly captures the essence of who you are and positively affects how you work, play and live."

Another example in JWA's own office space.

By partnering with JWA, we are ensuring that none of these common areas will be considered 'generic'. These spaces will be innovative and unexpected, yet they will feel like Home.

Jerilyn has demonstrated her experiential knowledge with the specific type of design required for medical offices. She has highlighted that there was a learning curve in her earlier medical developments, but JWA now holds the skill-set to plan medical spaces to their greatest efficiency and function -- while still creating a signature space. For tenants, she will be an excellent asset, should they choose her to design their personal suite(s).

We truly are thrilled to be working with Jerilyn Wright and Associates. We can't wait to share what we come up with together.

[Quotes and Images pulled from the JWA Website]

Mikaela Cochrane
CCO for Cochrane Developments Corporation