Downtown YMCA Redevelopment/Patina
Soon it really will be possible for the Cowboy, the Indian, the Cop and the Construction Worker (not to mention the mustachioed guy in the leather chaps) to live at the YMCA. That's because the downtown Vancouver branch is set to undergo a major redevelopment at its 955 Burrard location.
The project's main building will be a 42-storey (418 feet) highrise, which will include 261 new condo units when it's completed by late 2009. The development also includes the refurbishment of the YMCA's original four-storey 1941 heritage building, and the addition of a six-storey daycare and fitness centre. Furthermore, the developer is going for LEED certification.
Probably the best part of the whole package is the fitness centre, which will be much better than your average condo-building fitness room - this one will include a pool, gymnasium, raquet courts, and health studios. Indeed, just like the Village People told us, the YMCA really will have everything for you to enjoy.
The new development retained and renovated part of the original 1941 built YMCA building.
Height: 127 metres/418 feet
Floors: 42
Construction start: January 2007
Construction end: 2010
Architect: Stantec Architecture
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Patina & YMCA | 127m | 42fl | Completed
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