The COV is looking to have someone build modular housing on the empty lot next to Naniamo Station, just behind the existing Concert building. The ground is still somewhat containmanated from the previous foundary.
The good news is that the empty lot in such a close location to public transit is being put to use. Also the city is finally looking at modular housing .
The bad news is it will be a 60yr ground lease, which seems like a major waste for an area that is planned to be rezoned shortly and could've possibly landed much more density than what it will be able to take with the current proposal.
Bob Rennie and Royal BC Museum unveil Chinatown gallery
Vancouver’s most well-known condo marketer has teamed up with the Royal BC Museum to open a new gallery in Chinatown.
On Thursday, Royal BC Museum CEO Pauline Rafferty and Rennie Marketing Systems principal Bob Rennie unveiled plans for a satellite gallery in Vancouver’s historic Wing Sang building.
The building, which is also home to Rennie’s art collection and his business, was built in 1889 for a prominent Chinese-Canadian importer-exporter.
The new gallery represents the first time in its 125-year history that the Royal BC Museum has opened a satellite location.
The museum said the gallery would display human and natural history collections from the province’s museum and archives.
“The Royal BC Museum at Wing Sang is due to the generous philanthropy of our sustaining patron, Rennie Marketing Systems,” said Rafferty.
The Wing Sang building has undergone extensive restoration in recent years, and Rennie called the new gallery the perfect “bookend” to his own contemporary art collection.
“We are all looking forward to welcoming the community into this space next summer,” said Rennie.
Heard Westbank has secured partnership to develop the residential component of the Oakridge Centre redevelopment. (Concert properties was apparently also a candidate)
Heard Westbank has secured partnership to develop the residential component of the Oakridge Centre redevelopment. (Concert properties was apparently also a candidate)
Once these developments get built, say around another 8 years, they will need to re-consider more transporations options. (Perhaps running canada line in 1 minute intervals), I can just picture it becoming like Japan where someone in a white glove will have to push people into the jammed packed trains.
Despite being a stubborn hold-out for decades, I think Broadway between Cambie and Main is finally poised to become much more retail-oriented and pedestrian-friendly over the next 8-10 years. Some little pieces are starting to fall into place.
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So it seems that the demolition of Maxine's hideaway is starting in earnest. They seem to be working more on the inside now, plus, have placed large concrete interlocking slabs in front of the facade. Also, the new presentation centre at Concord pacific place is set up for Alexandra and looks like it will open soon. The loosers from the WEN are still out front trying to get you to sign a petition. They seem oblivious to the fact that it is no longer Millenium and is now Concord. Telling them off when you say its progress with the development is so satisfying.
I am curious if anyone has information on what is planned for Jericho Beach area after now that the wharf is gone. Is there a development plan? Checking City of Van website for details but no luck. Thanks
So it seems that the demolition of Maxine's hideaway is starting in earnest. They seem to be working more on the inside now, plus, have placed large concrete interlocking slabs in front of the facade. Also, the new presentation centre at Concord pacific place is set up for Alexandra and looks like it will open soon. The loosers from the WEN are still out front trying to get you to sign a petition. They seem oblivious to the fact that it is no longer Millenium and is now Concord. Telling them off when you say its progress with the development is so satisfying.
Progress is in the eye of the beholder. The original building was truly unique. The city would have been better off allowing some of the truly ugly three story walk-ups to be demolished in favour of higher density, but try finding a politician with the stones to do that.
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They seem to be working more on the inside now, plus, have placed large concrete interlocking slabs in front of the facade. Also, the new presentation centre at Concord pacific place is set up for Alexandra and looks like it will open soon. The loosers from the WEN are still out front trying to get you to sign a petition. They seem oblivious to the fact that it is no longer Millenium and is now Concord. Telling them off when you say its progress with the development is so satisfying.
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