The Post | 67m | 27 fl | Completed

[jollyburger]

They were originally only going to be on display for "at least four years" at The Post.

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/0...gn-exhibition/

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

They were originally only going to be on display for "at least four years" at The Post.

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/0...gn-exhibition/

Thank you for that link, jollyburger. // regarding the neon signs I think they deserve a permanent home. // This may not be impressionist art or Italian sculpture, but is nevertheless an art form. // It is especially pertinent to Vancouver, as the city once had 19,000neon signs, was known as the neon capital of canada, and for a couple of years had more neon than Las Vegas. // Give them (and hopefully a find of a couple more ) a place to live, honoring them and celebrating their role in Vancouver's history.

[jollyburger]

The water feature next to the steps is working now.

[Changing City]

They've completely enclosed the unused servery area that takes up half of The Atrium - presumably to remove it and put something else in its place. It doesn't seem an obvious spot for Superbaba. There's nothing posted yet to explain what's going on.

[friendlyfuture]

Originally Posted by Changing City

They've completely enclosed the unused servery area that takes up half of The Atrium - presumably to remove it and put something else in its place. It doesn't seem an obvious spot for Superbaba. There's nothing posted yet to explain what's going on.

Body Energy Club

[jollyburger]

I think this is the permit for the Body Energy Club. It hasn't been issued yet.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=260803563

It seems like they are still doing monthly inspections on the food hall space (level 1) but not details on what kind of work is being done in the permits.

[officedweller]

Gong Cha now open - entrance on Hamilton St.

[Changing City]

Lee's Donuts pop-up has popped back down again (last day was April 30th).

Today there were groups of young people - presumably Amazon employees - gathered around the elevator bank of the North Tower, although previously Amazon indicated they would be using that tower from 2026.

[jollyburger]

I assume this is where the Brazilian steakhouse was going

Details
Primary Location: 658 HOMER STREET, Vancouver, BC V6B 0S5
Specific Location:
Work Description: Minor Amendment to DP-2018-00380

In accordance with Section 4.5 of the Zoning and Development By-law, an application has been made to grant interior and exterior changes including demising existing restaurant space and adding an exterior entrance.


Type of Work: Addition / Alteration

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=266003497

[officedweller]

There's a wrap on the windows facing Georgia (mid-facade) for Superbaba, but not sure if that's the location.

[jollyburger]

Someone just got a building permit for another food kiosk

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=266069750

[NewfBC]

Have to say.. The Post is kind of a failure. If this were a development of this scale in Toronto, there would have been a lot more thought put into the design, creating a property that would make people want to visit. Even the grocery store has been dead every time I have gone. Always lots of clearance 50% off stickers! (I guess that's a bonus.. lol)

Ron.

[urbanight93]

I’m in the building often and people are usually hanging out in the lobby and at the Starbucks. The Evolve gym is completely packed after work. I think once more of the retail opens it will become more lively. Once the Art Gallery is built, I expect more foot traffic near the post. I do believe that the eastern part of downtown could use more intensification and development to bring in more residents.The future NEFC should help.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by NewfBC

Have to say.. The Post is kind of a failure. If this were a development of this scale in Toronto, there would have been a lot more thought put into the design, creating a property that would make people want to visit. Even the grocery store has been dead every time I have gone. Always lots of clearance 50% off stickers! (I guess that's a bonus.. lol)

Ron.

But no prominent retailers would want to be stuck over there since like the following post addresses the area is just dead. Sure if they stuck Eatly and Uniqlo under The Post it would have picked up their foot traffic but they aren't dumb enough to open that far from the central shopping district. The fact they got Amazon is their only blessing and considering it's mostly an office complex it seems harsh to call it a failure.

[idunno]

I'm there all the time - Starbucks always busy, Loblaws not "packed" but fairly busy. Evolve gym VERY popular. Lots more to open still!

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by NewfBC

Have to say.. The Post is kind of a failure. If this were a development of this scale in Toronto, there would have been a lot more thought put into the design, creating a property that would make people want to visit. Even the grocery store has been dead every time I have gone. Always lots of clearance 50% off stickers! (I guess that's a bonus.. lol)

Ron.

Definitely a bonus!

I think the retail "failure" boils down to the configuration (as much of it that we have seen so far, since we haven't seen how the food court space would connect in to the Atrium, if it does).
I suspect that the City mandated that there be exterior retail to "activate" the street, which diluted any critical mass of retailers facing into a mall or their "Atrium".
The Atrium has Loblaws and Evolve access, but otherwise just has cafes and food services kiosks (not retailers selling goods) which just rely on convenience.
The design of the Atrium also gives it a vast "empty" feeling (big trees would help). Maybe to recall the Post Office main hall.
There are so many cafes around downtown that no one is going to make The Post a destination for those kiosks.
While Evolve may provide spin-off business to the kiosks, Loblaws wouldn't (people carrying bags of groceries don't usually stop for a coffee), and with its food offerings, is a competitor.
But getting national retailers to lease space well away from the downtown shopping areas would have been a challenge from day one, even for QuadReal.

[officedweller]

Pic by me today.
Hoarding says "Body Energy Club"

[kikin]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Pic by me today.
Hoarding says "Body Energy Club"

I hope they don't close the Robson location

[Changing City]

Body Energy Club is now open, but the signage isn't up yet. There's a slight change to the original kiosk design. Their smoothie offerings seem to be a head-to-head competition for Oakberry, (which never seems particularly busy), but maybe there's demand for both?

[jollyburger]

In accordance with Section 4.5 of the Zoning and Development By-law, an application has been made to grant interior and exterior changes including demising existing restaurant space and adding an exterior entrance.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=265691701

And the food hall space from May

spoken to Bob possible revisions for future tenant

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=175298010