Downtown Vancouver Updates - Page 180

quobobo · #**3581** Posted **May 8, 2009, 12:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by djmk

i would love to see the math for this equation.

i have some doubts that a large tower is significantly more efficient than a detached home (per capita) and serious doubts that a tower is more efficient than regular wooden townhouses or lowrises.

the amount of concrete in a tower is incredible. then there is all the hallways, pools, work out rooms, and common areas need to be heated, lighted and maintained. as well as the large windows, elevators, storage areas, underground parking.....

With a tower your insulation is more efficient (sharing 2 or 3 walls with other residents will do that) and heating/cooling is obviously more efficient due to that and economies of scale. The insulation argument may not apply to towers vs lowrises, but the economies of scale one does.

There's also other things to consider like the amount of density in a tower creating large positive externalities for transportation. If I open a store (or community centre, or whatever) next to a tower complex with 1000 people, none of them have to travel far. If I open a store in the middle of single-family houses containing 1000 people, you can bet a bunch of those people will have to drive. Similarly, you can provide transit service with less resources.

Considering how long the average concrete building lasts I'd be very surprised if single family houses were more efficient in the long run.

hollywoodnorth · #**3582** Posted **May 8, 2009, 2:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by TwoFace

For all you boozers that can’t wait for the upcoming Liquor Store to open at the new Safeway on Robson/Denman, there is a new Wine & Beer store opening up at 1200 Block W. Pender (The Ritz Building).

what is the ETA on the BCLD at the Safeway???

Locked In · #**3583** Posted **May 8, 2009, 8:25 AM**

Alto, at Davie and Howe (photo taken by me on May 5, 2009):

TwoFace · #**3584** Posted **May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

what is the ETA on the BCLD at the Safeway???

Hopefully prior to the finals next month. All they need is a safe and a couple of cash registers.

martinishaker · #**3585** Posted **May 8, 2009, 4:04 PM**

Sweet pic Locked In.

SpongeG · #**3586** Posted **May 8, 2009, 8:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by djh

Can you imagine the future draw on the electric grid at 5:30-6:30pm, when everybody comes home from work, plugs-in their electric car, goes up in their condo lift, plugs in their kettle and turns-on their 40" TV?
I remember a few years ago the city was upgrading the substations in Vancouver because they were near capacity. So if we start having electric cars becoming common, we're going to hit that limit really soon.

isn't that the irony of electric cars though?

oh its so much better for the enviornment yet when they come online electricity consumption has to go up which is not enviornmentally friendly

SpongeG · #**3587** Posted **May 8, 2009, 9:39 PM**

in case you don't follow the retail thread... Brooks Brothers store opened today - anyone gonna take some pics?

dreambrother808 · #**3588** Posted **May 8, 2009, 9:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

isn't that the irony of electric cars though?

oh its so much better for the enviornment yet when they come online electricity consumption has to go up which is not enviornmentally friendly

it all depends on where your electricity comes from

djmk · #**3589** Posted **May 8, 2009, 9:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

it all depends on where your electricity comes from

.... along as it's not "run of the river"....

newjersey19 · #**3590** Posted **May 9, 2009, 5:04 AM**

Is Richards On Richards moving to the old A & B Sound location on Seymour?

hollywoodnorth · #**3591** Posted **May 9, 2009, 5:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by newjersey19

Is Richards On Richards moving to the old A & B Sound location on Seymour?

Y-E-S

leftside · #**3592** Posted **May 9, 2009, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

Y-E-S

Sweet! Would have been sad to see downtown lose yet another music venue.

I'l be there in June to see The Handsome Furs

quobobo · #**3593** Posted **May 9, 2009, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by leftside

Sweet! Would have been sad to see downtown lose yet another music venue.

I'l be there in June to see The Handsome Furs

From what I've heard the owner wants to book "more upscale" acts once he moves to the new location (can't find source on that now, the owner did a short interview with some website). I don't really like the sound of that, I'm really happy with —'s as is.

Also, Crystal Castles is the same night - I can't decide!

SpongeG · #**3594** Posted **May 10, 2009, 4:33 AM**

the new Brooks Brothers

jlousa · #**3595** Posted **May 12, 2009, 3:00 AM**

Note exactly sure what pavco has planned with this, seems like they are spending a ton of money on Canada Place though. Does anyone have any insight on this I can't make too much sense of it. Work will start post games and will be ready late 2010/early 2011.

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The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals for the development of our theatre and adjacent harbourfront observation deck uniquely situated on the Canada Place pier adjacent to the internationally recognized Canada Place sails. The overall area
is between 30,000 and 40,000 sq. ft. including a 440 seat theatre. There is no specific restriction caused by existing use in this area
It is expected that the concepts submitted demonstrate strong brand alignment and are forward looking to provide a Premiere Canadian Experience. It is also expected that the development will provide a mutually beneficial partnership for the very long-term which delivers a financial return on investment for both the proponent and Canada Place
Corporation.

SpongeG · #**3596** Posted **May 12, 2009, 3:23 AM**

apparently they are adding more retail space and probably more restaurants?

I know way back in the 80's they had a little food court at the front but i think that disappeared a long time ago

hollywoodnorth · #**3597** Posted **May 12, 2009, 4:49 AM**

Maybe a rebuilt and larger capacity or twin theater Imax along with retail, etc

SpongeG · #**3598** Posted **May 12, 2009, 5:50 AM**

they need to start showing more movies there - the only place to see em now is in the far burbs of langley or richmond with bad transit options

such a big audience downtown who would love to see whats available and close to transit

I saw a lot of IMAX versions in langley - it was great - Harry Potter, Superman etc

hollywoodnorth · #**3599** Posted **May 12, 2009, 6:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

they need to start showing more movies there - the only place to see em now is in the far burbs of langley or richmond with bad transit options

such a big audience downtown who would love to see whats available and close to transit

I saw a lot of IMAX versions in langley - it was great - Harry Potter, Superman etc

ya thats my thoughts a Destination IMAX theater would be great or a TWIN one would be even better. I personally think Downtown Vancouver is lacking in Movie Theaters......

officedweller · #**3600** Posted **May 12, 2009, 6:45 PM**

Sounds like a live theatre to me - 440 seats - a "Premiere Canadian Experience" sounds likea touristy Storyeum type project.

Maybe if the proponent goes bankrupt, the Coal Harbour Performing Arts Centre can move in?