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Irish Examiner
12-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Boldly designed €945k Glanmire home is carefully mapped out
HOMES at Woodville, above Cork's Glanmire, are ageing gracefully, as is the overall development itself, not least thanks to the many retained mature trees and overall 'green' airiness of the hillside scheme. No 7 The Avenue, Woodville Dating to the mid-2000s, Woodville was successful development on up to ten acres around the period Woodville House, just over the brow of a hill from the large Dunkathel House and estate lands at Dunkettle. While Dunkathel took the best part of 20 years to get cleared for development (works started this year after an April 2025 grant of planning for 550 units after infrastructure/interchange upgrades, developers Rossdale got Woodville off the ground in the early to mid 200s, with a mix of apartments, townhouses, semi-ds and large detacheds, as well as conversion of the period house itself to four spacious apartment, with crisp, contemporary design and master-planning by Wilson Architects. Included in the mix was a number of quite large detacheds of 2,500 sq ft to nearly 3,000 sq ft in a section called The Courtyard, generally on decent sites by mature hardwoods, some offered for sale at €1m+ prices at the time. No 7 The Avenue, Woodville Few of the real whoppers have come for resale since, but a handful with an Avenue Woodville address have sold in the past decade, at prices from just under €500k to nearly €600k. Now, one of the bigger beasts is on the open Market: Almanzel, aka No 7 The Avenue Woodville is listed with a €945,000 AMV by agent Paul Fenton and Dan Linehan of Sherry FitzGerald, who are due to open a dedicated Sherry FitzGerald office in Glanmire later this summer as the area continues its growth and maturity, and as O'Flynn Group's Dunkettle development also gears up for years of sales ahead. Almanzel's (the Arabic word means 'the home' is a one-off, finished by its Irish/international family owners back nearly 20 years ago, on very substantial grounds of c 0.47 of an acre, with house itself in two linked sections, part two-storey, the other, below at a T-shape quite low-slung, dropping down in sections on a sloping site with expansive views over Glanmire's wooded valley and Glashaboy river beneath, with distant views to the hill above Cork city and Mayfield's playing pitches almost 'up in the gods.' The distinctive design sees the house link to a garage/store across a wide covered carport area, and inside the first sight to greet visitors is a compass motif with the four North, South, East and West cardinal points outlined on the tiled floor in the double height, stepped hall/landing. There are up to five bedrooms (none particularly large, however, and all with built-ins,) spread over two floors, and one's en suite, plus there's a generous home office/study space off on the uppermost level which also has two of the bedrooms, including the main en suite one. There's a very substantial triple aspect open plan dining/family/kitchen main heart of the house, bright, with corner window and opening to vast external deck, with a kitchen in oak with large black granite topped island, with a small utility as back-up behind, by a side passage leading to the family reception rooms, an all-weather space as it has both a gas fire and an air conditioning unit. The 2,060 sq ft C1-rated build is well-kept inside, with the external finishes a mix of white render and cedar, and it's ready to move into an personalise to its next owners' wishes. VERDICT: Spacious home on a very big, secure private and wooded site within well-rooted Woodville.
CBC
30-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
How building near Edmonton's river could mean more housing — and higher flood risk
Social Sharing A proposal to build several residential buildings up to 17 storeys, in the heart of Edmonton's river valley, stands out in more ways than one. Beyond the height changing sight lines in the area, some Edmontonians also showed concern during community engagement because the structure lies within an identified flood plain. It's a unique water-front proposal in a city that cherishes its river valley as a central green space that is largely undeveloped. It also raises questions about the risks of building so close to the water — and whether those are worthy trade-offs in exchange for more housing. The project, submitted by Dub Architects on behalf of Five Oaks Inc., proposes three buildings that could reach 17 storeys and create up to 490 residential units. The land along 100th Street in the Rossdale neighbourhood includes the historic Rossdale Brewery, which the project plans to restore and integrate. To build that tall, the land needs a rezoning, which will be discussed at a public hearing Monday. If approved, the rezoning would bring in extra environmental requirements, too. A report submitted for the hearing outlines tension between the city's goals for housing and the potential flood risk. "While this land already has zoning that would allow for urban development, increasing the intensity of this development in an ecologically important area where there are potential climate change flood risks is not necessarily aligned with the idea of climate resilience," the report says. How do we assess flood risk? Alberta flood-mapping tools are used to determine what areas are most at risk. In those maps, a flood hazard area is divided into two zones: the floodway and the flood fringe. That tells you what to expect in the event of a one-in-100-year flood, according to Evan Davies, a University of Alberta civil and environmental engineer who specializes in water resources. The floodway will have fast-moving water that can be deep and destructive. The flood fringe will be shallower and less dangerous. City administration worked with the applicant on their original proposal so the development falls outside the floodway. The three buildings are now "almost entirely outside the one-in-100-year flood line," the report says. This means most of the project falls within the one-in-200 year flood zone, leaving a 0.5 per cent chance of flooding in any given year. That's too close for comfort for organizations like the Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition, which would like to see the area protected. "It's really risky to think that we understand what a flood could do in this area," said Kristine Kowalchuk, the organization's president. She said other cities that live next to water around the world are, instead, "restoring and rewilding" their flood plains and removing infrastructure. "That's the way that we need to go," Kowalchuk said. What are the rules? The Alberta government has created flood maps to help municipalities determine risk, but it is up to them to set the rules, said Kevin Lee, a press secretary for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, in an emailed statement to CBC News. "Municipalities have the autonomy and accountability to approve development permits and analyze the risks associated with them within their municipal boundaries," Lee said. Jason Thistlethwaite, an associate professor at the University of Waterloo in Ontario who studies climate risk, said this contrasts to Ontario, where it is prohibited to build in flood plains — which are determined by the historic Hurricane Hazel. "It's more of a black-and-white approach, whereas Alberta has sort of adopted a couple shades of grey," Thistlethwaite said. The lack of provincial regulation in Alberta is a problem, especially because local politicians often face pressure to allow development, said Ryan Ness, director of adaptation at the Canadian Climate Institute, a policy research organization. "Without a provincial backstop, there's nothing to keep that pressure from resulting in decisions that allow development where it's really too risky to be safe," Ness said. Thistlethwaite said there's a conflict of interest for municipal governments who want property tax revenue and more housing, but don't typically pay the bill when disaster strikes. "Municipalities, historically, have been able to be bailed out by upper-tier governments for poor development decisions," he said. But the rules around that are changing quickly, Thistlethwaite said, noting the federal government uses the one-in-200-year line to determine regulations around disaster assistance. How do we plan for climate change? But these models are based on current and historical circumstances. The City of Edmonton asked the applicant to make a model with additional risk due to climate change. Dub Architects created a model that accounts for a 10 per cent water discharge increase. It shows two of the buildings almost entirely in the flood fringe. Western Canada is likely to see more extreme weather, said Davies, of the U of A, citing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. "It's reasonable to expect that we'll get both wetter conditions in some years, and drier conditions in others, than we've seen historically," Davies said. Wetter years could lead to higher river flows, he added, but it's still uncertain what will happen. "That's one of the concerns about climate change, is that there's a lot that's unknown," he said. The city's report clarifies that a development permit will not be given for this project until additional geotechnical, hydrotechnical and environmental studies and mitigation measures are done. CBC News contacted Dub Architects for comment, but did not hear back. Is there a way to build in flood-prone areas responsibly? Thistlethwaite said, in Ontario, a common approach has been to elevate a building by turning the first few floors into above-ground parking. Davies mentioned raising the structure, or at least making sure that all electrical components, furnaces and water boilers are above the flood level.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gwen Stefani Delights With Rare Photos With Grown Son for Special Occasion
It's hard to believe Gwen Stefani has a grown son, but here we are. The No Doubt singer's son Kingston Rossdale, whom she shares with Bush rocker Gavin Rossdale, is 19 years old today. To celebrate her son's special day, Stefani dropped a carousel of photos on Instagram to wish him a happy birthday and to show off how grown he is now. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 She captioned the post, "kingston, u changed my life forever. we love u so much. happy birthday 💫💙" In the series of 15 photos and one video, Stefani shared several special moments involving her various career moves where Rossdale was able to join her, including on the set of The Voice and in a photo that flashed onstage behind her while she performed. The first two snaps showed Stefani with her son looking grown, while others featured Rossdale at various ages, including as a baby, middle schooler, and young teen. Blake Shelton even appeared in the photos, posing in camouflage with family and then again on a fishing trip with Rossdale. Stefani's fans were quick to comment, with one comparing Rossdale to his famous parents, writing, "I know everyone says he looks like his dad, and he does, but I also think he looks a lot like Gwen ❤️" Another agreed and wrote, "Wow time flies! Love all the pics. From Jamaica to OK • Kingston, hbd! 🎂 You are looking more n more like your beautiful mama." Dozens of others wished him a happy birthday and shared their surprise that the Grammy winner's son is already so grown up. Gwen Stefani Delights With Rare Photos With Grown Son for Special Occasion first appeared on Parade on May 26, 2025
Global News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
From Grunge to Gourmet: Bush Frontman Gavin Rossdale Talks Hits, Food, and Fashion
In 2023, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale sat down with Alan Cross to talk about the release of the band's greatest hits record, Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994–2023. The English rock band formed back in 1992 and has steadily been releasing hits ever since. So, the big question here is: why put out a compilation of hits now? Rossdale answers, 'the way that music is digested now. The turnover is more consistent…it's a really good opportunity to celebrate what you've done over thirty years and have a fresh start for the next year and build up the next greatest hits record.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy This moment seems to have brought on a new perspective of fandom for Rossdale. He says, 'it's like, amazing because these shows, the room is just filled with people with nothing but memories and their entire life history is somehow reflected in these songs…it's quite magical. I wasn't prepared for that.' This experience has introduced him to fans from all generations—even meeting a 'cool' grandmother who came to one of their shows with her grandson. Story continues below advertisement During the interview, Rossdale mentioned that while being on the road, he was also working on launching a clothing line and a TV show. Sea of Sound by Gavin Rossdale debuted at Paris Fashion Week in January 2024, and Dinner with Gavin Rossdale premieres on Flavour Network, Sunday, June 8th at 9 PM.
Winnipeg Free Press
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Gavin Rossdale keeping everything zen at home, on the road
Gavin Rossdale's home studio is his happy place. 'I love this room,' the English rock star and feng shui enthusiast says over a video call from his Los Angeles abode. Wearing a Harley-Davidson tee with his hair tucked casually but deliberately behind his ears, Rossdale is seated in the corner of a white room with red acoustic panelling. There's a keyboard and a guitar nearby. His workstation is, importantly, facing the door. 'I once had a studio in my old life, where my back was at the top of the stairs. It was really annoying because you'd be playing and waiting for someone to scare you the whole time,' he laughs. The 59-year-old frontman of British rock band Bush has always been particular about his surroundings. 'When I was writing for Sixteen Stone, I lived in an apartment with, like, five people; there was graffiti everywhere, no carpet on the floor, but I still needed it to be tidy,' he says of the band's breakout 1994 album. 'I'd vacuum the hallway because I couldn't stand the dust and the dirt, and once I'd done that, I could be creative. 'When I got into a bit of feng shui, I realized I'm not mental.' Rossdale isn't spending much time at home these days, but he is spending a lot of time in the Bush heyday. The band — which includes Chris Traynor, Corey Britz and Nik Hughes — is in the midst of a global tour supporting Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994–2023, a career-spanning compilation album released two years ago. The tour stops at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday. Rossdale isn't one for nostalgia and prefers not to dwell on the meanings of songs such as '90s radio mainstays Swallowed, Glycerine, Machinehead, Everything Zen and Comedown he wrote 30 years ago. SHERVIN LAINEZ PHOTO Fully loaded: Bush, from left: Chris Traynor, Corey Britz, Gavin Rossdale and Nik Hughes. SHERVIN LAINEZ PHOTO Fully loaded: Bush, from left: Chris Traynor, Corey Britz, Gavin Rossdale and Nik Hughes. 'I have no idea what I sang those songs about when I wrote them,' he says. However, he is looking forward to returning to Canada after a one-off show in Toronto last summer. 'They've given us so much, we have so much history in Canada,' Rossdale says of the country where his band once had to tour as BushX, owing to a copyright snafu with a Canadian band of the same name. 'I like the idea of going to places we haven't been for so long or places we haven't been at all — it's exciting and feels more exotic to go out to places that are off the beaten path.' It's been a minute since the band visited Winnipeg. Bush last played at the arena with Veruca Salt in 1997 and Rossdale performed solo at the Burt in 2009. DAVE SHORE PHOTO Gavin Rossdale also hosts the cooking and interview show Dinner with Gavin Rossdale. DAVE SHORE PHOTO Gavin Rossdale also hosts the cooking and interview show Dinner with Gavin Rossdale. Attendees at Tuesday's show can expect to hear early hits and songs from newer Bush albums, including 2022's The Art of Survival and the forthcoming I Beat Loneliness, set for release in July. 'My excitement is bubbling over for people to hear it,' Rossdale says, adding the first single, 60 Ways To Forget People, from the band's 10th studio album is sure to be on the setlist. Prior to heading out on the Canadian leg of the Loaded tour, he was spending a few precious weeks at home playing tennis, going for long walks with his dog and cooking for his three sons — whom he shares custody of with his ex-wife, singer Gwen Stefani. In addition to his studio, Rossdale also misses his kitchen while on the road. An avid cook who's taken the hobby to a professional level, he recently released the first season of Dinner with Gavin Rossdale. The cooking and interview show features the musician whipping up charred pineapple and avocado mousse for tennis pro Serena Williams and beef Wellington for singer Tom Jones while chatting (and singing) in Rossdale's sprawling hilltop L.A. mansion. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. 'I was taken by surprise how I have an affinity for it, and if you see food as a really incredible opportunity to sit and chat about your life, which is what I see it as, it's really fun.' he says. The show is, unfortunately, currently unavailable to stream in Canada. And with proper cooking facilities lacking on the road, Rossdale's usual home-cooked gourmet fare is also unavailable in Canada. 'When I'm in a touring mode, all I know to do is boil eggs and put them in soy sauce and rice wine vinegar to munch on,' he says. 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