South Burrard | Proposed

[Millennium2002]

I look at the two comments (so far) in that news article and I'm seriously appalled by the reaction already.

Maybe later News1130 will post my counterargument, which basically stresses self-sufficiency, progress, and economic development. =)

[invisibleairwaves]

The small-government conservative in me wants to see the band produce something fantastic and embarrass the city and its micromanaging. I have a feeling that won't happen though.

Best of luck to them, in any case.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by officedweller

BTW -
I saw a small blimp (the kind that takes view photos for condo projects) in the general vicinity of the south end of Burrard Bridge on Saturday.

From News1130:

http://www.news1130.com/news/local/a...to-vanier-park

I had to laugh at woman griping about the "world's ugliest building". What are the chances she was living there before it was built?

Since nobody's seen how the towers' 2,000 residents are going to access the existing road network, I wonder how blasé about the development the Kits Point Residents Association is going to be if a bunch of cars are dumped onto Chestnut?

[SpongeG]

it is the worlds ugliset building though it needs to go

[flight_from_kamakura]

i think it's pretty neat, reminds me of hawaii or something. as for the development itself, i hope there's some consideration given to future light rail right of way from granville island into vanier park. something that ought to have been done long ago, imo.

[yogiderek]

The comments on the radio blog are getting more interesting. Love the one about building the tallest building on the westcoast to make a statement about this being Indian land. Now wouldn't that piss of the nimby's.

[djh]

Originally Posted by yogiderek

The comments on the radio blog are getting more interesting. Love the one about building the tallest building on the westcoast to make a statement about this being Indian land. Now wouldn't that piss of the nimby's.

If that were to happen, it could totally ruin the city's argument for preserving viewcones that cross that spot. Any developer wanting to build "behind" a huge native tower could say "well, WE'RE not ruining any views from city hall..." LOL

[cornholio]

Just because its "native land" doesnt mean they have unlimited rights to do what they want with it. Any serious conflict between the residents, city and the natives can end up in supreme court and they would have the final say. I am sure the natives have good legal advice though and will know the limits of what they can get away with(which is allot obviously).

Contrary to popular belief natives dont have unlimited rights to their land regardless of what any political party at any point in time puts with ink on paper. In the end the courts still have the final say to determine what the limits of their rights are if a serious enough issue makes its way to them.

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by whatnext

I had to laugh at woman griping about the "world's ugliest building". What are the chances she was living there before it was built?

Since nobody's seen how the towers' 2,000 residents are going to access the existing road network, I wonder how blasé about the development the Kits Point Residents Association is going to be if a bunch of cars are dumped onto Chestnut?

Originally Posted by SpongeG

it is the worlds ugliset building though it needs to go

Pardon a dumbass question, but which building is being referred to as "the world's ugliest building," exactly?

[wrenegade]

This one:

Street View

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by awvan

This one:

Street View

Ah yes. that's the one I thought. Don't knock it too hard, though. Before it was green, it was an orangey colour. (super-blecch)!!

[worldwide]

i like that thing. beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by worldwide

i like that thing. beauty is in the eye of the beholder

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That's very true! In fact, come to think of it, I don't mind it all that much myself. There are surely uglier buildings in the city (Vancouver City Hall itself being one, I'm sure) and the building in question here is, I'm sure, far, far, far, from being "the ugliest building in the world."

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by worldwide

i like that thing. beauty is in the eye of the beholder

I like it too, reminds me of the Ilikai in HNL. Actually its a better design, as it blends the angles of intersection, whereas the Ilikia doesn't. They just need to paint it a better colour. I expect those shades were chosen for ease of maintenance.



Ilikai photo from photobucket, courtesy of Honolulu-Dispatch

[officedweller]

Agreed, I like the shape of the green tower - reminds me of a small version of a Las Vegas hotel.

[SpongeG]

it needs balconies or a wrecking ball

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

it needs balconies or a wrecking ball

Actually, balconies would only ruin the smooth, clean lines of the building. it just needs a better paint scheme.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bvohra/4632678243/