I wonder how many parcels are going to be consolidated? i.e. does it go all the way to Davie Street (7-11)?
I think the old Galloways and the store next to it were for sale at one time.
If that's the case, it could strengthen retail on Davie by having an entrance to the supermarket there.
I don't think that Drake should be a focus for retail, but Davie or Hornby off-Davie could be good for supermarket frontage.
I don't see Burrard in that area as being a walkable pedestrian area,
so the glass cube dealership is OK with me in a "ceremonial streetscape" sort of way..
You can make out the site in this Global Air Photo
- seems like it could go all the way to Davie if they bought out enough properties
- I'll bet that's where the 34 storey tower is located (closer to Davie)
- seems like the positioning based on the model and the render:
http://www.globalairphotos.com/large...wn/2010/0114/2