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M II A II R II K

May 7, 2009, 3:58 AM

A thread dedicated to focussing on infill projects taking place in Vancouver.

sacrifice333

May 7, 2009, 5:25 AM

Sounds good to me...

Here's a very cool little bit of infill on 7th just West of Granville. Third shot is it's best angle.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3439886892_36fa2e6752_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3439886612_a67aed2975_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3439886360_5bed115d4c_o.jpg

They've put a bunch of glazing in now. I'll try to get some pics on the next sunny day.

osirisboy

May 7, 2009, 11:35 AM

man that hydro pole is ugly. thanks for the pics i never knew this project existed.

officedweller

May 7, 2009, 4:49 PM

Nice.

From the red sign, Arc International is the architect, and this will be their offices.
Here's the webpage for the project - a number of rendering there if anyone can extract them:

http://www.amanatarchitect.com/1515/1515.html

dreambrother808

May 7, 2009, 5:49 PM

here's a pic of the render, quite nice.

http://www.amanatarchitect.com/1515/003.jpg

from http://www.amanatarchitect.com

officedweller

May 7, 2009, 5:53 PM

Thanks for posting.
I like how the architects ignore the hydro poles in the alley on a render of their own building.....

s211

May 7, 2009, 6:06 PM

man that hydro pole is ugly.

The number of gawd-awful useless hydro poles in major parts of Vancouver is a joke. Hello underground services?

djh

May 7, 2009, 6:23 PM

...which raises the question:

Does the city mandate that projects like this move the hydro poles underground?
I've seen it done on the projects near my loft on 8th/Cambie when they were building The Rise, and I think the Crossroads development, and it made the area look so much better. But I'm assuming the developer pays the city to do this. Is this correct?

officedweller

May 7, 2009, 8:18 PM

I think that's right.
Not sure what'll happen at Dolce Vita (or if it has already been put underground. There may be an issue with the City of losing the "character" of the overhead lines if they are undergounded (apart from the fact that they are apparently a huge hazard in the event of an earthquake).

jlousa

May 8, 2009, 2:25 AM

Most large projects have to make provisions for underground service. It's not a requirement on infill projects. While it would be nice to have them place the wires underground, they would have to return above ground immediately for the building next door as the lines don't terminate there.

red-paladin

May 8, 2009, 4:14 AM

I guess power would be switching on and off on a regular basis if every construction project had to relocate cables. They should really do one block/street at a time

sacrifice333

Aug 20, 2009, 4:01 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3837640275_3aae726b6d_b.jpg
NW corner. "Pulses" of lime green throughout. Retail at grade.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3838432376_e02a3d694e_b.jpg
SW corner. Note the lime green exterior staircases from Penthouses to rooftop.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3837646059_467e4bbccd_b.jpg
SE view from end of alley.

Pictures are my own, hosted on flickr.

sacrifice333

Aug 20, 2009, 4:03 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3837648813_7db262bc4d_b.jpg
NW corner.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3838443268_7c0a174a03_b.jpg
NE corner.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3838450914_0076b441d5_b.jpg
Eastern Elevation.

Pictures are my own, hosted on flickr.

sacrifice333

Aug 20, 2009, 4:05 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3837656879_52dfef72dc_b.jpg
W elevation. Note the high ceilings toward the SW corner.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/3837664803_58d3a5af23_b.jpg
SE corner, looking in. The jungle.

Pictures are my own, hosted on Flickr.

sacrifice333

Aug 20, 2009, 4:08 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3837668007_1edd9e92a7_b.jpg
S elevation.

Picture is my own, hosted on Flickr.

sacrifice333

Aug 20, 2009, 4:10 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3837671401_7f2e0d4dcb_b.jpg
NE elevation.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3837676071_663538091e_b.jpg
Central connection, viewing Northern side.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3838471326_68cae02e65_b.jpg
SW corner.

Pictures are my own, hosted on Flickr.

officedweller

Aug 20, 2009, 4:17 AM

Nice, thanks!

raggedy13

Aug 20, 2009, 10:13 AM

Great update, thanks. Those spiral staircase are kind of a neat "Waterfall"-esque touch.

metroXpress

Aug 20, 2009, 2:08 PM

great pics....thanks

SpongeG

Aug 20, 2009, 7:25 PM

officedweller

Aug 20, 2009, 7:35 PM

Hmmm. Pretty out of the way location...

SpongeG

Aug 20, 2009, 8:07 PM

they like up and coming areas

LeftCoaster

Aug 24, 2009, 4:44 PM

^Its not that bad, its only a block off burrard.

Thanks for all the updates guys!

SFUVancouver

Aug 24, 2009, 6:35 PM

I'm not familiar with the store in question. What is it?

sacrifice333

Aug 24, 2009, 6:47 PM

West Elm is the Williams-Sonama Co's hip furniture store.

W-S is also the parent of Pottery Barn and PB Kids.

Delirium

Aug 24, 2009, 10:54 PM

here's a neat little building recently completed

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/3841578462_078c27db1a.jpg
The new Translation Research Building is the fifth of CFRI's buildings located on the grounds of the BC Women's and Children's hospitals.
photo by uncle buddha on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/uncle_buddha/3841578462/in/set-72157613805163364/

SpongeG

Aug 25, 2009, 5:43 AM

I'm not familiar with the store in question. What is it?

its one of the the williams-sonoma best selling brands at the moment - its cheap and hip - well cheap in terms of hip - but a lot is over priced IKEA stuff

I love their stores though

http://expressnightout.com/content/photos/2007-08-20-west_elm1.jpg
http://www.ecofabulous.com/wp-content/uploads/west-elm.jpg
http://shakinstyle.com/wp-content/oldimages/shakinstyle//photos/uncategorized/2007/07/31/westelm.jpg

Coldrsx

Aug 25, 2009, 4:54 PM

can someone tell me what building is going up on broadway east of arbutus with the wicked awesome exterior spiral staircases?

so awesome

sacrifice333

Aug 25, 2009, 6:03 PM

can someone tell me what building is going up on broadway east of arbutus with the wicked awesome exterior spiral staircases?

so awesome

Pulse. Pics on previous page.

Coldrsx

Aug 25, 2009, 6:11 PM

Pulse. Pics on previous page.

thank you kindly.

love it

sacrifice333

Sep 3, 2009, 3:06 PM

KORE, on Burrard & 3rd) now has glazing on the East side of the second and third floors.

AMINAT Architecture, on 7th near Granville, should be receiving it's front door shortly which will mean the exterior is basically complete.

PROSTSHOCKER

Sep 25, 2009, 7:32 AM

Anyone know what's that interesting development going in by Broadway/Commercial drive station?

SpongeG

Sep 25, 2009, 7:33 AM

some medical health place if its the one i am thinking of...

mrjauk

Sep 25, 2009, 7:39 AM

I noticed that the windows on a whole bunch of storefronts on the block of West Broadway between Cambie and Yukon have been papered up (the north side of the street.

That stretch of W. Broadway between Main and Cambie is going to look very different in about 5 years, thanks to the Canada Line.

SFUVancouver

Sep 25, 2009, 6:15 PM

Anyone know what's that interesting development going in by Broadway/Commercial drive station?

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority consolidated office bldg (Broadway-Commercial Station) | September 24th ‘09

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4147/commercialbroadwaymedof.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, September 24th, 2009

officedweller

Sep 25, 2009, 9:03 PM

That building is larger than I thought it would be based on the DP application - hopefully it will spearhead even larger projects in the station area.

hollywoodnorth

Sep 25, 2009, 10:46 PM

That building is larger than I thought it would be based on the DP application - hopefully it will spearhead even larger projects in the station area.

agreed :cheers:

PROSTSHOCKER

Sep 30, 2009, 4:12 AM

That building is larger than I thought it would be based on the DP application - hopefully it will spearhead even larger projects in the station area.

As long as Uncle Fatih's is left as is

that place should be on the heritage register. Best 3 dollar pizza ever. 11/10

nova9

Sep 30, 2009, 6:42 AM

As long as Uncle Fatih's is left as is

that place should be on the heritage register. Best 3 dollar pizza ever. 11/10

here, here!:tup:

officedweller

Oct 1, 2009, 12:43 AM

538-560 West Broadway - across from Crossroads:

http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/councilmeetings/documents/p4_000.pdf

Another height restriction I didn't know about!!

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3732/79332373.png (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/79332373.png/)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8440/97505919.png (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/97505919.png/)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9001/65121719.png (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/65121719.png/)

entheosfog

Oct 1, 2009, 1:49 AM

I'm glad to see the two old buildings on the right being kept. If only the one second from the right was fixed up a bit though...

wrenegade

Oct 1, 2009, 6:52 AM

That's a great looking office infill. Love to see that part of West Broadway being densified. Can't wait for the Wendy's to go.

officedweller

Oct 1, 2009, 7:07 AM

I'm glad to see the two old buildings on the right being kept.

I wouldn't exactly say they're being kept - they just aren't part of the project - ie. different owner(s).

urbandreamer

Oct 21, 2009, 5:05 AM

Looking at google sv i came across a lowrise under construction near Scotia and 2nd Av called "the Jacobsen." Any locals (I'm currently stuck in T-dot) wanna provide some photo updates?

entheosfog

Oct 21, 2009, 8:30 AM

Looking at google sv i came across a lowrise under construction near Scotia and 2nd Av called "the Jacobsen." Any locals (I'm currently stuck in T-dot) wanna provide some photo updates?

I can try and take a pic for you in the next few days as I work in that area. It's nearing completion now and I think it's a pretty good looking infill sort of project. Sure seems like it's taking forever to wrap up though...

sacrifice333

Oct 21, 2009, 1:23 PM

Looking at google sv i came across a lowrise under construction near Scotia and 2nd Av called "the Jacobsen." Any locals (I'm currently stuck in T-dot) wanna provide some photo updates?

It's an Intracorp project so they post updates on their website, www.intracorp.ca (http://www.intracorp.ca).

Try this direct link (http://intracorp.ca/vancouver/construction-update.php?d_project=23).

urbandreamer

Oct 21, 2009, 9:46 PM

^Thanks.

I really love these lowrise/midrises in this area and hope to see more of Main St between terminal and Broadway fill in with attractive buildings like the Jacobsen.

As a former Vancouver resident--Mount Pleasant area--I find this forum interesting in its lack of interest/coverage of what is really the best part of Vancouver--the area between 2nd and 16th, UBC to the drive area.

Hed Kandi

Oct 21, 2009, 10:39 PM

Does anyone know when that low rise on Robson and Bute (I may be mistaken on the cross street) will be completed?

This building has been under construction for at least 2 years and shows little progress.

SpongeG

Oct 22, 2009, 3:27 AM

there is nothing at robson and bute - thats where earls, london drugs, moxies, steamrollers, blendz etc is...

entheosfog

Oct 22, 2009, 6:13 AM

mcminsen

Oct 22, 2009, 8:52 AM

It's at Robson & Nicola:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=vancouver+bc&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=27.767087,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ll=49.289474,-123.128543&spn=0.005822,0.038581&z=15&layer=c&cbll=49.288737,-123.131235&panoid=LpsVtLOF21gzKkiAsEr1xQ&cbp=12,10.03,,0,-11.72

Of special interest is the boxy little free standing single residence (?) behind this apparently stalled development. It seems to be part of the development.

hollywoodnorth

Oct 22, 2009, 12:19 PM

Of special interest is the boxy little free standing single residence (?) behind this apparently stalled development. It seems to be part of the development.

yes the project is stalled.......that house thingy is the buildings CLUBHOUSE/GUESTHOUSE I believe :)

Hed Kandi

Oct 22, 2009, 1:56 PM

thefly

Oct 22, 2009, 4:02 PM

That's the one. :)

I recall seeing somewhere that the developer went bankrupt. I cannot recall if it was a true bankruptcy or a rearrangement under ccaa.

sacrifice333

Oct 26, 2009, 11:39 PM

Mantra :: 4th @ Fir (NorthWest Corner of Building)
http://api.photoshop.com/home_2ee41ec215da4618acc87cbaef80ec25/adobe-px-assets/9a4154cf7d99454f968faae77e475c99

Pulse :: Broadway @ Cypress (NorthWest Corner of Building)
http://api.photoshop.com/home_2ee41ec215da4618acc87cbaef80ec25/adobe-px-assets/20f195c83710401eb64478f26c8935bd

Kore :: Burrard @ 3rd (Looking at North Face of Building)
http://api.photoshop.com/home_2ee41ec215da4618acc87cbaef80ec25/adobe-px-assets/c901d5eed29f481bad8262788ce041f5

Ferrari Maserati Vancouver :: Burrard @ 3rd (West Side of Building)
http://api.photoshop.com/home_2ee41ec215da4618acc87cbaef80ec25/adobe-px-assets/978301acde9c475888672d9dc1c718e5

sacrifice333

Oct 26, 2009, 11:59 PM

Locarno :: 4th @ Alma (Northwest Corner of Building)
http://api.photoshop.com/home_2ee41ec215da4618acc87cbaef80ec25/adobe-px-assets/fe25f6279ecc4021897213456abfead1

Spruce :: Broadway near Spruce (North Side) - Project seems to have been taken over by Intracorp (http://www.spruceliving.ca/)

http://api.photoshop.com/home_2ee41ec215da4618acc87cbaef80ec25/adobe-px-assets/fcf05ce6367a4129ab6c7bd24536c06a

Coast Hotel :: Hastings @ Broughton (North side)
http://api.photoshop.com/home_2ee41ec215da4618acc87cbaef80ec25/adobe-px-assets/270a6ba48eb44a5c82451a8f91d957f8

agrant

Oct 27, 2009, 12:23 AM

The Pulse looks ok. The stairs on the outside are an interesting touch. Is that a Blenz Coffee going in there? I guess that helps fulfill the Vancouver requirement to have at least one coffee place for every block. Hopefully The Pulse will fit in nicely with the development that's going to go in across the street where IGA is.

sacrifice333

Oct 27, 2009, 1:49 AM

SFUVancouver

Oct 28, 2009, 4:38 PM

Thanks for the updates!

sacrifice333

Oct 28, 2009, 6:19 PM

Pulse :: Broadway @ Cypress (SW Corner)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4053395582_dde851f4de_o.jpg

On Broadway :: Broadway @ Cypress
- presentation centre is coming along
- signage calling it "On Broadway" along with a render has been installed
- broadwayliving.ca (http://broadwayliving.ca/)

Pinnacle also has a couple SEFC buildings in the works which they're starting to push via pinnacleliving.ca (http://pinnacleliving.ca/).

sacrifice333

Nov 2, 2009, 12:12 AM

Note... I was wrong in my previous post about Intracorp already starting construction on Spruce... I beleive they did take this project over from someone else, but they've yet to break ground. I'm not sure what the other site under construction is/was.

Re: Mantra - it appeared that some of the residents are starting to move in and they have some on-site show suites now.

mcminsen

Nov 14, 2009, 7:52 AM

Of special interest is the boxy little free standing single residence (?) behind this apparently stalled development. It seems to be part of the development.

Quoting myself here...

Here's a pic of that little thing behind the stalled lowrise development at Robson and Nicola. It sure doesn't look like it has very much square footage. Kinda cute!

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2412/dsc00657e.jpg
My pic, Nov. 13, '09

sacrifice333

Nov 14, 2009, 5:32 PM

^That's a cool little pad, whatever it is.

The Ferrari-Maserati Building at 3rd & Burrard has gotten a few bits of the window frames in place... what's the technical term?... we should start seeing some glass within the next month!

Hed Kandi

Nov 14, 2009, 5:45 PM

Quoting myself here...

Here's a pic of that little thing behind the stalled lowrise development at Robson and Nicola. It sure doesn't look like it has very much square footage. Kinda cute!

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2412/dsc00657e.jpg
My pic, Nov. 13, '09

How long is this project going to sit idle? It's been under construction for at least 2 years now.

The city should take action and see to it that it is hastily completed.

junius

Nov 14, 2009, 6:24 PM

How long is this project going to sit idle? It's been under construction for at least 2 years now.

The city should take action and see to it that it is hastily completed.

I heard it went under and was taken over. No word on completion.

hollywoodnorth

Nov 14, 2009, 8:30 PM

Quoting myself here...

Here's a pic of that little thing behind the stalled lowrise development at Robson and Nicola. It sure doesn't look like it has very much square footage. Kinda cute!

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2412/dsc00657e.jpg
My pic, Nov. 13, '09

its the amenity room/space for the Project.

also its been taken over by someone else and work has been ongoing for the past couple months. only like 6 or so workers small team but they are working away go buy Mon-Fri and you can see them in the parking area out back.

Locked In

Nov 14, 2009, 10:56 PM

The Presentation Centre for Spruce (development at W. Broadway and Spruce) opens today:

http://www.spruceliving.ca/blog/

http://www.spruceliving.ca/_img/homes/homes-hero.jpg

Source: Spruce Living (http://www.spruceliving.ca/)

Edit: Maybe this should be in the General Vancouver Updates thread. And on a related note to a recent discussion in another thread, the marketing literature mentions that Spruce is located 'a quick bridge-hop to downtown'...

osirisboy

Nov 15, 2009, 1:14 AM

nice thanks for posting that rendering, for some reason I had assumed a small 4 story type building so I'm happy with this instead :)

sacrifice333

Nov 30, 2009, 5:27 AM

glass has started to go up at Ferrari Mas... I'll try to get some pics on a sunny day this week.

SFUVancouver

Nov 30, 2009, 7:18 PM

For Spruce, I like the spiral staircases from the penthouses to their rooftop patios/terraces. Pulse started this in Vancouver and I would have no objection to it becoming part of the city's architectural vocabulary.

[QUOTE=sacrifice333;4535490]Note... I was wrong in my previous post about Intracorp already starting construction on Spruce... I beleive they did take this project over from someone else, but they've yet to break ground. I'm not sure what the other site under construction is/was.
QUOTE]

Are you referring to the one on Broadway between Alder and Hemlock?

I posted these in the General Vancouver thread a couple of days ago, but I guess they are a bit more appropriate in the infill thread?

The new joint research centre at VGH has its crane up. This is one to watch.
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7974/vghresearchlabnov2509.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

A large building beside the Heather Pavillion is undergoing demolition. Does anyone know what is planned for that corner of the VGH campus?
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2929/p1170002f.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/5044/p1170004.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009

BC Cancer Agency cyclotron, located across the street from their main building.
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3893/bccyclotronnov2409.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009

Ferrari and Maserati Vancouver (3rd and Burrard)
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3541/ferrarivancouverno1nov2.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2107/ferrarivancouverno2nov2.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

Kore (3rd and Burrard)
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/7878/broadwayandhemlocktower.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

A new tower is under construction on Broadway between Hemlock and Alder.
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7878/broadwayandhemlocktower.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

sacrifice333

Dec 2, 2009, 11:03 PM

With some Glass and Sun:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4154139018_309eb018e0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/4153380053_f3e768cec6_o.jpg

SFUVancouver

Dec 3, 2009, 7:20 AM

The new Trout Lake Ice rink is in the foreground. The new community centre is in the background. Both projects share the same architect Walter Francl.
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3857/p1170022.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, December 2nd, 2009

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3916/p1170023.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, December 2nd, 2009

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2391/p1170025.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, December 2nd, 2009

jlousa

Dec 3, 2009, 3:42 PM

Looks like somone went to the UDP meeting.:tup:

To bad the city is cashstrapped as is, the surrounding area sure could use a pool at Trout Lake, the one at Renfrew is beyond busy.

flight_from_kamakura

Dec 3, 2009, 5:50 PM

thanks for the pics! nice design. surprisingly little parking here, that's what, 30 spaces?

wrenegade

Dec 4, 2009, 12:45 AM

Saw that model yesterday before UDP. Looks fantastic. Couple other models kicking around for SEFC, some decent and good looking stuff. Didn't have my camera with me, though my hands were full anyways.

nova9

Dec 4, 2009, 3:48 AM

The new Trout Lake Ice rink is in the foreground. The new community centre is in the background. Both projects share the same architect Walter Francl.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2391/p1170025.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, December 2nd, 2009

I live a block away. I should really post pictures of the completed practice rink. It looks so nice!

deasine

Dec 8, 2009, 12:41 AM

Looks like Cedar54 actually got off the ground.

http://www.vancouver-real-estate-direct.com/blog/images/cedar54.jpg
(Vancouver Real Estate Direct, 2009)

http://www.vancouver-real-estate-direct.com/blog/images/cedar54-3.jpg
(Vancouver Real Estate Direct, 2009)

http://www.vancouver-real-estate-direct.com/blog/images/cedar54-2.jpg
(Vancouver Real Estate Direct, 2009)

As much as I really want this development to happen, I really don't know if it will ever begin construction. Oh well... we'll just wait and see what happens.

Here's their website for more photos and floorplans:
http://cedar54.com/home.php

sacrifice333

Dec 17, 2009, 7:01 PM

The Blenz at Pulse is now open.

entheosfog

Jan 20, 2010, 7:49 AM

Someone mentioned this little project here, on Knight just south of 12th Ave. Not much has happened in the past few months but it is slowly progressing. I couldn't find the original post so I'm not sure who was asking about it:

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6307/dscn0010m.jpg

jsbertram

Jan 24, 2010, 8:19 AM

...

A large building beside the Heather Pavillion is undergoing demolition. Does anyone know what is planned for that corner of the VGH campus?
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2929/p1170002f.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009

Its my understanding that the moderne buildings built on the west side of Heather between 10th and 12th, and on the south side 700 block of 10th are to be demolished to create a park-like setting and reveal the original 1907 Vancouver General Hospital. In the picture, you can see part of the 1907 building peeking out behind the demolition. A few years ago I heard that the 1907 building will be renovated to become the new nurses residence.

...

A new tower is under construction on Broadway between Hemlock and Alder.
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7878/broadwayandhemlocktower.jpg
http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/) Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.[/QUOTE]

This is the site of the old BigBamBoo club (quite infamous for its weekly fights and stabbings). There were a few name changes over the years with the last one being BarCode. Changing its name every few years didn't lessen it's reputation for weekly fights, stabbings and occasional "gun play"

SpongeG

Jan 24, 2010, 8:26 AM

Heather Pavillion has a facebook for it: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=58972716161

it explains whats going on

LeftCoaster

Jan 25, 2010, 5:12 PM

Ahh Barcode wasn't that bad, it became a bit of a UBC hangout late in its life and really calmed down.

The tower going on there is a 13 storey condo if i remember correctly... might be a floor higher or lower, I can't remeber, but thats the jist of it.

wrenegade

Feb 8, 2010, 5:45 PM

The "Thai Co" used car dealership at 30th & Main was being demolished on Friday. Anyone know any plans for this site?

delboy

Feb 8, 2010, 6:40 PM

Coldrsx

Feb 8, 2010, 7:24 PM

I remember it years ago when it was the Big Bamboo - I only went the one time!

x 2 and i have never been so worried something was going to happen as that one visit.

wrenegade

Feb 9, 2010, 5:48 PM

New infill project at 33rd & Main, one level retail (about 9,000 sf), 3 levels residential (30-something units). www.liveat33.com Once we have our disclosure statement in place I'll be able to post more info.

delboy

Feb 9, 2010, 7:08 PM

x 2 and i have never been so worried something was going to happen as that one visit.

there aren't any real night clubs in vancouver - just bars with dance floors, small dance floors.

Coldrsx

Feb 9, 2010, 7:12 PM

there aren't any real night clubs in vancouver - just bars with dance floors, small dance floors.

haha... more or less.

oh wetbar and plaza

why did you have to leave me

AlexYVR

Feb 11, 2010, 6:17 PM

there aren't any real night clubs in vancouver - just bars with dance floors, small dance floors.

Shitty as Celebrities is, it makes a convincing argument for itself as a night club. And yes, I've lived in large cities outside Canada.

zivan56

Feb 11, 2010, 7:10 PM

djh

Feb 12, 2010, 1:10 AM

I guess I should mention the 3 story apartment building a block West of Cambie and 16th at the South side, which was abandoned for a good year, is almost finished. All of the exterior is now in place and fences have come down.
I though it was going to be demolished because it stood open/exposed and was always soggy/wet with no facade to cover the wood during last winter.
No clue about the name..you can see it here on Streeview (http://maps.google.ca/?ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=W+16th+Ave,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ll=49.256811,-123.116851&spn=0,359.997936&t=h&z=20&layer=c&cbll=49.25693,-123.116756&panoid=zOx-R2MlJUgmEB6Zo9EHVA&cbp=12,115.52,,0,4.94)

It was never abandoned, they were just working really really slowly. It's a really small firm doing the work, and they were also deciding if they should sell the units or rent them. I guess the economy's ups and downs made them decide to rent it.
But yes, glad to see it nearly done! It looks very good.

delboy

Feb 12, 2010, 1:55 AM

Shitty as Celebrities is, it makes a convincing argument for itself as a night club. And yes, I've lived in large cities outside Canada.

celebrities - my point exactly - all a matter of perspective I suppose.

zivan56

Feb 12, 2010, 2:09 AM

It was never abandoned, they were just working really really slowly. It's a really small firm doing the work, and they were also deciding if they should sell the units or rent them. I guess the economy's ups and downs made them decide to rent it.
But yes, glad to see it nearly done! It looks very good.

Ah, I pass it daily and didn't see *anybody* there for a long time...at one point fences/coverings were falling down. Thanks for the info, so they are renting it? Do you have any more information about it? Yep, its looking pretty good and fits in nicely!

djh

Feb 12, 2010, 2:31 AM

Ah, I pass it daily and didn't see *anybody* there for a long time...at one point fences/coverings were falling down. Thanks for the info, so they are renting it? Do you have any more information about it? Yep, its looking pretty good and fits in nicely!

My house shares the alley with it so I could see the construction people daily going in the back. They were really slow and it was starting to get annoying because of all the mess in the alley.
They don't seem to be doing any advertising for it, I think they already have enough people interested to snap up all the suites!
When I last talked to them, about 2 weeks ago, the plan was to have everything finished by March.

Locked In

Feb 28, 2010, 2:29 AM

I saw this sign today on the lot adjacent to the Roxy and the Money Mart on Granville, and don't recall seeing it there before - it has a render of the planned development:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9FW9P3-u1EI/S4nSBBVT3TI/AAAAAAAACrY/CnI8l-YWjEE/s800/IMG_1534.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9FW9P3-u1EI/S4nSBww0n2I/AAAAAAAACrc/b8jYPelelmE/s800/IMG_1534-1.JPG

Prometheus

Feb 28, 2010, 3:59 AM

Wow, what a major disappointment.

SpongeG

Feb 28, 2010, 9:21 AM

it was there a while ago than it disappeared

I passed it tonight and i thought someone needs to take a pic of it - it was dark and crowded when i walked past

the le chateau is coming along

red-paladin

Feb 28, 2010, 11:09 AM

I wish we had a bit more info about infill projects on Hastings east of Glen. I really love the infill and how it's revitalizing the scuzzy rundown parts of the street all the way to Boundary. (I like what's going on in the Burnaby part as well.)

Locked In

Mar 7, 2010, 12:50 AM

the le chateau is coming along

I don't think a photo of the opened Le Chateau at Granville/Helmcken has been posted yet:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9FW9P3-u1EI/S5L3h1SlC1I/AAAAAAAACyc/D4VtvcHDEK8/s800/IMG_1762.JPG

(My photo (http://picasaweb.google.com/dev.pics.1), March 6)

entheosfog

Mar 7, 2010, 1:33 AM

I don't think a photo of the opened Le Chateau at Granville/Helmcken has been posted yet:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9FW9P3-u1EI/S5L3h1SlC1I/AAAAAAAACyc/D4VtvcHDEK8/s800/IMG_1762.JPG

(My photo (http://picasaweb.google.com/dev.pics.1), March 6)

I drove by this yesterday and was really impressed with the results. Looks quite classy I think!