Sen̓áḵw (Squamish Nation) | 11 Towers | 171m | 58fl | U/C

[madog222]

Originally Posted by griswold

What is the height of these first towers? Can’t seem to find it online

They’re all in the SSP database!

https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/

[Denscity]

Vancouver just about to hit 1000 buildings there.
Worth celebrating

[Vin]

Originally Posted by Denscity

Man these towers are super interesting compared to the norm love it.

Lots can be gained without unnecessary NIMBY and City (eg. Viewcones) interference. These are good examples. Unfortunately, they are few and far in-between.

[Bcasey25raptor]

This is rising fast and it's going to have an incredible impact on the skyline very soon

[whatnext]

Took this when walking across the Granville bridge to see the fireworks. I wonder how this will look next year.

[IMG]IMG_1355 by bcborn, on Flickr[/IMG]
my photo

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Took this when walking across the Granville bridge to see the fireworks. I wonder how this will look next year.

I think the towers will be as tall as those tower cranes? Not sure how quickly they'll get the foundation of Phase 2 in so it probably will look pretty similar next year.

Squamish Nation noise variances are in effect for concrete pour works and Saturday general construction activities. The Nation has approved an extension of these variances to September 19th 2024:

Layout and Set-up activities for concrete pours are permitted to start 45 minutes prior to the overall commencement of construction activities on weekdays and Saturdays. Set-up activities are permitted to occur at 6:45AM on weekdays.

Layout and Set-up activities to occur 45 minutes prior to general construction work. Set-up activities are permitted to occur at 7:15AM on Saturdays.

General – All Phases

Gate 1 on West 1st and Fir Street remains the primary entrance to the site for construction traffic.

Gate 2 on Chestnut Street is now closed until December 2024 for City of Vancouver Kits Point watermain and cycling infrastructure works. Creekside Drive will become an alternate secondary site access when work to construct this access is completed over the Summer. The anticipated opening date of the Creekside Access is September 2024.

Construction – Phase 1

Continue below grade concrete works in Phase 1
Tower 1 – Level 5-7 slab pours
Tower 2 – Levels 10-12 slab pours
Tower 3 – Levels 18-20 slab pours
Interior Finishes commence in Tower 3
Parkade Ramp construction completes

Construction – Phase 2
Phase 2 Contaminated Soils Remediation continuing in limited areas.

https://senakw.com/construction-timeline

[s211]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Took this when walking across the Granville bridge to see the fireworks. I wonder how this will look next year.

[IMG]IMG_1355 by bcborn, on Flickr[/IMG]
my photo

<starting a petition to create a viewcone so I can enjoy that exact sunset on that same day on that very exact point on the bridge>

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by s211

<starting a petition to create a viewcone so I can enjoy that exact sunset on that same day on that very exact point on the bridge>

You'll likely be joining a crowd of photographers doing so!
That's the first time I've walked the bridge on a fireworks night in a long time and I was shocked at how many photographers were set up mid-span. I don't know if that's always the case or if having the two curbs lanes closed made more comfortable using it.

[connect2source]

Balcony railings being installed.
Photo by me.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by connect2source

Balcony railings being installed.
Photo by me.

Thanks!
So based on the bare railing behind, I guess they paint them after installation?

[madog222]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Thanks!
So based on the bare railing behind, I guess they paint them after installation?

I don't think so, from the renders there is a mix of orange and silver railings.

[jollyburger]

I assume the painted balconies get the orange railings and the unpainted ones get the silver ones.. Not sure exactly how the side/edge of the balconies is treated from the photos.

I think the balconies with the square points on the corners are the ones that will have those curved appendages "connecting" the balconies.

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by officedweller

I sincerely hope those bus bays are deep enough for traffic to make it by, as one lane having to stop for every bus loading/unloading would be a nightmare. A little hard to tell from the picture.

[officedweller]

Thanks!

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by Klazu

I sincerely hope those bus bays are deep enough for traffic to make it by, as one lane having to stop for every bus loading/unloading would be a nightmare. A little hard to tell from the picture.

Bet you there not, all in the name of screwing over motorists.

[idunno]

I think it pretty clearly is the case that they've created a pullout lane from the model. But who knows - these things can change in detailed design.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by idunno

I think it pretty clearly is the case that they've created a pullout lane from the model. But who knows - these things can change in detailed design.

Except they've gone through the detail of putting lines on the road in the model and it is clear that bus is stopped in one (wide) lane leaving just one lane for through traffic.

[jollyburger]

New construction video

• Video Link

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Except they've gone through the detail of putting lines on the road in the model and it is clear that bus is stopped in one (wide) lane leaving just one lane for through traffic.

Yeah, I wouldn't put anything past previous Councils that approved this. If that is the case, that is going to be one dangerous and collision prone spot, as people will be passing stopped busses by cutting onto the left lane.

I hope the model is just skipping details and that is not the case.

[Migrant_Coconut]

We all thought a 33% reduction in capacity for bike lanes would be carmageddon, and that never happened; temporarily stopping one lane for a few seconds every 6-20 minutes won't be either.