It seemed like the UDP focused mainly on the ground plane and how it relates to the heritage building, the Guinness Tower, and Cordova Street. There was also discussion about whether the building achieved "architectural excellence", which is a requirement in the City's tall building review process for the UDP and the DPB, and there were differing opinions from the panelists around the table about whether that had been achieved. The environmental performance of the building was well received and the architect said the building is just shy of LEED Platinum.
__________________
VANCOUVER | Beautiful, Multicultural | Canada's Pacific Metropolis
|