[johnjimbc]

Not sure how much it means but the mayor was quick to point out that the city would still like to make the site a cultural site, perhaps the long awaited location of the Coal Harbour Arts Center (which would obviously need a name change ; ) that was not built due to the new convention center.

I do think there would still be great value in making the site part of a cultural district since the theatres are near by. By building another cultural facility there, it could even help bridge the existing arts facilities to the new Arts Center and existing Science Center on False Creek.

I agree, however, that there may be great pressure to use the land for other purposes, such as below market housing.