The Mark | 123m | Completed - Page 2

BigWilly · #21 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 6:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by vanman

Blah blah blah..... I got a buddy who lives in the 501 and the location isn't bad at all. For one thing your only a block away from the seawall. And what nightclub in Vancouver doesn't have a history of violence? It comes with the territory of being a big city.

to each their own, you obviously have a different opinion and completely entitled to it ...the condo maybe great for those who share your view but imo, for myself personally, it wouldnt be a place for me to live personally.

on a more positive note, i am happy that there's another building goin up downtown!

Metro-One · #22 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 6:38 AM**

Then you should not live downtown, because usually the center of a healthy metro area is where clubs and other entertainment facilities should be located. Usually the more people in an area, the larger demand for such facilities. Also the club was there first, but it would be nice if the club cleaned up its image somewhat, but was not removed.

We are so sheltered here from reality, it is amazing...

Nice to see another building possibly hitting the 140m mark (Vancouver's new table top height, it use to be 90 to 110 meters, now it seems to be 130 to 150 meters).

Thanks for letting us all know!

delboy · #23 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 12:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

Then you should not live downtown, because usually the center of a healthy metro area is where clubs and other entertainment facilities should be located. Usually the more people in an area, the larger demand for such facilities. Also the club was there first, but it would be nice if the club cleaned up its image somewhat, but was not removed.

We are so sheltered here from reality, it is amazing...

Nice to see another building possibly hitting the 140m mark (Vancouver's new table top height, it use to be 90 to 110 meters, now it seems to be 130 to 150 meters).

Thanks for letting us all know!

I agree with you on this one. It always surprises me when people choose to live DT to be close to the action, transit etc, then complain about noise and bad traffic, congestion, etc Isn't that what creates a city's vibe?

vanman · #24 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 2:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by BigWilly

to each their own, you obviously have a different opinion and completely entitled to it ...the condo maybe great for those who share your view but imo, for myself personally, it wouldnt be a place for me to live personally.

You sound like more of a Coal Harbour person then.

entheosfog · #25 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 2:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by delboy

I agree with you on this one. It always surprises me when people choose to live DT to be close to the action, transit etc, then complain about noise and bad traffic, congestion, etc Isn't that what creates a city's vibe?

Like the old lady interviewed on the news last night who lives in Yaletown? She was complaining about the 'fun zone' or whatever it's called, slated for David Lam Park during the Olympics then went on to whine about all the events that take place in park, like festivals and stuff. "And now we have to put up with this!" said she.
Oh my. Move to White Rock already lady!!

osirisboy · #26 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 4:41 PM**

haha i saw that last night as well. WTF is wrong with people.

Vancity · #27 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by entheosfog

Like the old lady interviewed on the news last night who lives in Yaletown? She was complaining about the 'fun zone' or whatever it's called, slated for David Lam Park during the Olympics then went on to whine about all the events that take place in park, like festivals and stuff. "And now we have to put up with this!" said she.
Oh my. Move to White Rock already lady!!

We really do have the strangest people here sometimes, making the weirdest remarks :S

I agree, if a person doesn't enjoy the experience of the downtown core, or city life in general. Then make a move and go to a place, or a neighborhood where it's quieter. If people are going to live in the city, they need to realize that it's not going to be "quieter" - look at places like HK, NYC, Chicago, etc. Those cities are major players globally, and I think Vancouver (one day) will get there as well, but when the city does grow to that point, more people will be out and about at night, just as much as they will be during the day. People here need to get a grip.

Anyways, I think the statement made by the lady is ridiculous.

Vancity · #28 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 5:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by BigWilly

to each their own, you obviously have a different opinion and completely entitled to it ...the condo maybe great for those who share your view but imo, for myself personally, it wouldnt be a place for me to live personally.

on a more positive note, i am happy that there's another building goin up downtown!

I'm happy that another residential tower is going up in the downtown core. I'm still waiting for office tower projects coming to town! It's about time that we have some construction on office tower(s), right? Aren't there a few lining up for a few years now?

Delirium · #29 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 5:54 PM**

she even said that "we get soccer tournaments"! EEK! in a public park? god forbid. i was just shaking my head. it's really too bad the reporter didn't call her on it. IE. WHy the F did you decide to buy a unit facing a public park, downtown, if noise was a concern? david lam park was there before WestOne...

wrenegade · #30 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 5:55 PM**

An office tower is still at least a couple years out. You can easily notice the huge number of office "for lease" signs all over downtown and the broadway corridor. While it would be nice to have a new tower, it just isn't needed right now.

trofirhen · #31 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by flight_from_kamakura

not to be contentious, because i'm always with the guy who pushes for the architectural audacity, but these are pretty bad examples. sf's montgomery washington is ugly or, worse, generic. and jesus, man, mtl's classy "rape à fromage" (that's what everyone calls it), the chateau champlain, is universally ridiculed and despised by residents of that city. people find it ugly and rundown, and the thing destroyed the southern end of what was once the city's grandest victorian square (then dominion, now dorchester), and permanently ruined that part of gauchetiere street. it represents something like the epitome of ill-advised modern architecture!

Everybody to his own. Yes, there is no dispute in taste, as the ancient proverb goes. But I'd still like to see something really sleek and elegant in the city. We DO HAVE nice buildings, yes. But they're a bit stereotyped, and rather bland, in my opinion.

I have to admit liking the Wall Centre very much, Park Place,
5 Bentall Centre, and the venerable old Marine Building. You might disagree, but there we go on the subject of "taste." !!

officedweller · #32 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 7:33 PM**

Nice, thanks for posting!

Not that keen on the solid surfaces facing 501 and facing Pacific but that could be for privacy.

Built Form · #33 Posted **Nov 9, 2009, 9:22 PM**

They will start selling the first phase of 26 floors (190 units) later this month and during the olympics.
Prices will be presented to the realtors open house next week on the 16th.
Floors 27 to 35 will be released at a future date and floors 36 to 41 pending zoning approval. These numbers include all 4's and 13.

The tower will be fully air conditioned and will include an outdoor pool, hot tub, wellness centre, dining halls, gym, sauna, spa treatment rooms, yoga studio, 4 guest suites and a concierge.

The V6A signage on site was replaced on friday with the Mark's. Looks good, will get a pic when the rain stops.

Built Form · #34 Posted **Nov 9, 2009, 9:26 PM**

Oh I forgot they have updated their website themarkvancouver.com
it now includes 360 degree views from the first 26 floors. Saw them take these during the summer.

hollywoodnorth · #35 Posted **Nov 9, 2009, 10:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Built Form

They will start selling the first phase of 26 floors (190 units) later this month and during the olympics.
Prices will be presented to the realtors open house next week on the 16th.
Floors 27 to 35 will be released at a future date and floors 36 to 41 pending zoning approval. These numbers include all 4's and 13.

The tower will be fully air conditioned and will include an outdoor pool, hot tub, wellness centre, dining halls, gym, sauna, spa treatment rooms, yoga studio, 4 guest suites and a concierge.

The V6A signage on site was replaced on friday with the Mark's. Looks good, will get a pic when the rain stops.

wow

sounds like something we need MORE of.

whatnext · #36 Posted **Nov 9, 2009, 11:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vancity

We really do have the strangest people here sometimes, making the weirdest remarks :S

I agree, if a person doesn't enjoy the experience of the downtown core, or city life in general. Then make a move and go to a place, or a neighborhood where it's quieter. If people are going to live in the city, they need to realize that it's not going to be "quieter" - look at places like HK, NYC, Chicago, etc. Those cities are major players globally, and I think Vancouver (one day) will get there as well, but when the city does grow to that point, more people will be out and about at night, just as much as they will be during the day. People here need to get a grip.

Anyways, I think the statement made by the lady is ridiculous.

On the other hand maybe she moved downtown to be close to the theatre, the symphony, the opera, the art gallery etc. Twentysomethings may find it hard to believe, but there is more to "fun" than getting drunk and listening to loud music. If club culture is still your main entertianment past your mid-30's well.....

On another note: I hope nobody got too attached to their community garden there (or at any of the other empty lots downtown). What was the loophole rationale for those again?

Metro-One · #37 Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 1:13 AM**

But that is one of the main problems with Vancouver, good night culture should mean more then just getting drunk at clubs, Vancouver's night culture should include such things as night markets that go until 2 am, concerts that play far into the night, firework shows, holiday celebrations that last all night (Halloween and New Years are good examples), etc...

Generally, areas that have such venues as the symphony and art gallery also benefit from extended night life and atmopshere, a perfect example is the last time I was at the art gallery was when they had one of their late night wine galas where it did not close until 2am i believe.

this lady and others like her seem to be against city atmosphere in general, and I hate to say it, it most downtown areas i have been to in my life, midnight (especially on a weekend) is not a late time...

And how often does one go to the Opera or the art gallery? If this woman wants to ambiance of a sleepy town then she should move to the suburbs, or at the very least West Vancouver, and then she can simply commute for those special times she wants to be at the opera...

Yume-sama · #38 Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 1:21 AM**

The amenities sound great. Bet it comes at a high price!

Metro-One · #39 Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 1:22 AM**

4 guess suites? How is that organized? I have never heard of that in any towers I have been in.

Yume-sama · #40 Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 1:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

4 guess suites? How is that organized? I have never heard of that in any towers I have been in.

One condo tower in Calgary has one, that I am aware of. I believe my building does, too, through the L'Hermitage hotel.

Pretty much, if you have your mother in law coming in to town, you can book her a guest suite in the building through the concierge so she is out of your hair!

It is a nice option during the holidays, I'm sure