Downtown Vancouver Updates

[Metro-One]

Because they are spoilt little children who want it their way or the highway, exactly, close your dam blinds and dont be such a —. My parents have a pull dont blind at their house that leaves the room so dark, it makes it look like night when it is day, so i don't believe the sleep excuse.

[ckkelley]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

Because they are spoilt little children who want it their way or the highway, exactly, close your dam blinds and dont be such a —.

edit.

[raggedy13]

Alright, try to take things down a notch and just agree to disagree.

Metro-One, you got your point across and I'm sure many agree with you on the forum (including myself) but lets not let this discussion degrade any further. I know you can be a passionate guy when it comes to certain issues but try to keep any name calling to a minimum. Thanks.

[Metro-One]

Fair enough, I appologize to ckkelley. I am just a guy who loves his city, so i will try and make my passion more constructive next time.

[ckkelley]

Originally Posted by NetMapel

I'd think rule number one in living downtown is to get blinds ??? If not for the light from nearby buildings but for your own privacy as well. Why should you complain when there are clear simple things you could do to improve your own living space to avoid light from nearby buildings ? I'd understand it if the lighting is so bright that it penetrates your blinds and distracts your sleep and whatnot. However, I doubt that is the case...

Because I like my night-time view the way it is. I don't want to have to close my blinds.

That's why.

[ckkelley]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

Fair enough, I appologize to ckkelley

Accepted and my comments removed.

[NetMapel]

Originally Posted by ckkelley

Because I like my night-time view the way it is. I don't want to have to close my blinds.

That's why.

I suppose. I've lived in other downtown before where it's bright. I just close the blind before I go to sleep and open it again the next morning. I don't think you'd be enjoying the awesome view when you're sleeping anyways, right ?

[ckkelley]

Originally Posted by NetMapel

I suppose. I've lived in other downtown before where it's bright. I just close the blind before I go to sleep and open it again the next morning. I don't think you'd be enjoying the awesome view when you're sleeping anyways, right ?

I'm talking about when I'm doing my general living. Anyway the situation is purely hypothetical.

[raggedy13]

Well here's to hoping that the Residences at the Hotel Georgia lighting will be enjoyable for all.

I remain optimistic.

[Metro-One]

Yes indeed. It sounds beautiful from the descriptions and will add great atmosphere to downtown if it matches what i imagine.

[jlousa]

People that live downtown are anywhere shouldn't need to close their blinds, they bought their units because of the view, not to hide from it.

And to clarify I don't live downtown, but i do live in the city and in the area I current live I'm very active in pursuing densification and more amenties to make that area less "sleepy".
I also have a large sum of money invested in 2 condos d/t in a neighbourhood that needs improving, I've put my money where my mouth is and will be moving into one of them and doing what I can to improve the area. I won't be using my blinds though but that's fine as no one will be able to see me.

Downtown today is much better then it was before there were all the condos, take it from someone old enough to remember, you might think they are hurting the "entertainment district" but without all those people living d/t there would not be nearly as much vibe nor would there be as many services available. Downtown during the 70s and 80s was terrible.

[raggedy13]

I'm really looking forward to seeing how the raindrop lighting effect turns out. I'm also really looking forward to seeing what happens with those squares on the Shangri-La. I'm hoping that December is the month that they'll be turned on if they are in fact lighting.

[Metro-One]

Well of course you have your blinds open during the day and when you want to be looking upon the world, but i think it is more cutious to the city, its public and privite corporations and the atmosphere at large that when trying to sleep one should do what is easily able to be done in their own power (such as closing the blinds) before expecting everyone outside to turn off their lights for you. Just my path of thought. The world is full of give and take an no matter where you live (the suburbs, downtown, on a farm) there will be expected sacrafices on your behalf.

PS - walked by Fairmont today and it is looking good!

[ckkelley]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

Well of course you have your blinds open during the day and when you want to be looking upon the world, but i think it is more cutious to the city, its public and privite corporations and the atmosphere at large that when trying to sleep one should do what is easily able to be done in their own power (such as closing the blinds) before expecting everyone outside to turn off their lights for you. Just my path of thought. The world is full of give and take an no matter where you live (the suburbs, downtown, on a farm) there will be expected sacrafices on your behalf.

PS - walked by Fairmont today and it is looking good!

I'm not gonna harp on about it. Call me a nimby, I just don't care.

For the record I expect that the RHG will be the centerpiece of my view.

Day or night.

[Metro-One]

well then i dont need to say anymore, those who read my side and your side can decide for themsleves.

[ckkelley]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

well then i dont need to say anymore, those who read my side and your side can decide for themsleves.

We have a deal.

[jlousa]

The windows aren't due to be washed at Shangri-la for a while still, but they will be before the opening of the hotel.
The only purpose of the squares is to reflect light at 12:00 on the equinoxes. It's amazing what happens, unfortunately it only happens twice year and it's usually cloudy and/or raining.

Anyways some good news that somehow no one has posted yet, the provincial government is investing over $10Million in upgrading Science World and expanding it to include a science park outside.

[jlousa]

ahh nevermind I cant' figure out how to embed a youtube video.

Anyways I can't find the document anymore which had some cool pics of the upgrades but I found this snipet online.

The B.C. government has decided to give Science World BC $10.5 million for upgrades and a new outdoor science park. Science World is a non-profit organization which promotes science and technology and will be building a 7,803-sqm park with part of the money. The park will explore science and sustainbility, including ideas such as clean energy and earth science. Science World was originally the site of Expo 86 and was only scheduled for the fair, now almost 23 years later it's time for a long needed upgrade. Both the interior and exterior of Science World with get some well deserved attention. Now called Telus World of Science, it attracts more than 525,000 visitors annually, as well as 180,000 children, educators and parents .

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by ckkelley

Because I like my night-time view the way it is. I don't want to have to close my blinds.

That's why.

and people with binoculars thank you

thats the one fave sport when visiting my friends in their west end highrises bring out the binoculars and check the buildings

[Hed Kandi]

Originally Posted by jlousa

Lets clear some stuff up shall we. First my name is jlousa not jlouse, I won't nitpick spelling normally as I'm a terrible speller, but you did it repeatedly thru out your post. It's inconsiderate.

Hahahaha.