SkyTrain Station Renovations

[BaddieB]

Can't speak for the PATH because I've never been, but I imagine that an underground system like it would do well to attract night life venues like bars and clubs, as well as some kind of street-food court.

[urbanight93]

The PATH is incredibly useful not just for mobility but for its use as a secondary shopping mall. Oftentimes, finishing work at 5-6pm makes it difficult to reach a barber shop or a store to pick up a gift. I've also found it practical to bypass construction and avoid panhandlers.

The public realm in Vancouver doesn't really acknowledge our wet climate, generally. Our awnings/canopies are often afterthoughts and do not offer much user protection.

[aberdeen5698]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

We should be happy we live in a place where the path isn't as required as it is in Toronto. For me it's a point of pride that we don't need a +15 or Path, because our weather isn't hostile to human life.

Well said! I can't help but think that those of us for whom the "glass is half full" get a lot more enjoyment out of life.

[Migrant_Coconut]

Originally Posted by urbanight93

The public realm in Vancouver doesn't really acknowledge our wet climate, generally. Our awnings/canopies are often afterthoughts and do not offer much user protection.

I think we can all agree on that one.

[mattropolis]

The escalator replacement on the Millennium line platform is almost finished after about 9 months. However the transfer between the Expo and Millennium lines is about to get a lot worse. The escalator on the older overpass walkway will be closed for a year.


Estimated Timeline: Dec. 2023 to Fall 2025

Work on the two escalators serving Millennium Line’s Commercial platform began Dec. 2023. These new and improved escalators will open to customers Sept. 27, 2024. On the same day, the two nearby escalators serving Expo Line platforms 3 and 4 (near Booster Juice) will close for replacement. The accompanying stairs will also close to ensure the safety of the public and crews throughout construction. The elevator will remain open for those who need it.

Source: https://www.translink.ca/plans-and-projects/projects/maintenance-and-upgrade-program/rail-projects

[logicbomb]

Originally Posted by griswold

Disappointing but not surprising that they cheaped out on the swoopy design of the station entrance that kept with the aesthetic of the project.

The evolution is predictable.

[Dave2]

Anyone know what is going on with the new-ish elevator at the south side of Brentwood Town Centre? Translink Twitter says it’s closed from August 19 to October 9.

https://x.com/translink/status/1825306738934923473?s=61

Photo mine

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by Dave2

Anyone know what is going on with the new-ish elevator at the south side of Brentwood Town Centre? Translink Twitter says it’s closed from August 19 to October 9.

https://x.com/translink/status/1825306738934923473?s=61

Photo mine

Seems like work to complete the permanent overhang?

[Dave2]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Seems like work to complete the permanent overhang?

Ah, to replace the temporary overhang seen in this post here? Interesting, as the elevator originally opened with no overhang at all. Wonder what *that* story is 🤔

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10188097&postcount=4086

[officedweller]

Maybe rushing to install it (as an afterthought) before it snows?

[twoNeurons]

Just a random thought. Has renaming Patterson SkyTrain ever been considered? It's not a great name considering it's practically INSIDE Central Park. If Stadium/Chinatown could be renamed, I wonder if Patterson/Central Park could be as well.

[RedArbutus]

Might be a good idea. I thought Central Park alone would suffice but Dugald Patterson was pretty integral to Interurban development and Burnaby park preservation so it would be nice for him to remain on the station name.

[Dave2]

Several of these (not sure what to call them) were on the platforms at Brentwood Town Centre today. Anyone know what they’re for?
Photos mine.

[SpongeG]

are they linked to the temporary stairs they have added on the roof and outside? those went up in the last two weeks.

[Dave2]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

are they linked to the temporary stairs they have added on the roof and outside? those went up in the last two weeks.

Not sure. There were about four of these along each platform, so about eight in total.

Didn’t notice the stairs, but a lot of… something going on on the south mezzanine.

[dpogue]

Originally Posted by Dave2

Not sure. There were about four of these along each platform, so about eight in total.

Didn’t notice the stairs, but a lot of… something going on on the south mezzanine.

I think they might be replacing hanging lights or repairing/refreshing the public art (hanging panels of coloured glass, which once upon a time had spotlights pointing at them).

The plywood hoarding on the platform is just to keep people away from the scaffolding supports.

[jollyburger]

Seems like it's spanning the stairs/escalators more than for work on the actual platform.

[officedweller]

Maybe this:


https://www.translink.ca/plans-and-projects/projects/maintenance-and-upgrade-program/rail-projects

[Dave2]

New screens at platform level at Brentwood Town Centre (photo credit: me)

[madog222]

Thanks for the pictures, no doubt for advertising…