I know that, but it is true that Concord is renovating the former cars body shop there into a presentation site. They wouldn't be building something if they weren't do anything with it.
So I assume it has something to do with their Capstan Way project. They wouldn't update their site until they get city approval and such, in any case.
I've wondered about the Capstan station as well. Curious to see whether they will build that station. Pretty sure that Concord is going to build their condo's there, or else they wouldn't have built their presentation center.
We'll see how long it takes, though. Is there anything on the Concord site pertaining to this project?
Does anyone know what the marketing name of the residential component of 4702 hastings in burnaby is? I've driven past the sign a few times but never really looked too closely.
Does anyone know what the marketing name of the residential component of 4702 hastings in burnaby is? I've driven past the sign a few times but never really looked too closely.
Does anyone know what the marketing name of the residential component of 4702 hastings in burnaby is? I've driven past the sign a few times but never really looked too closely.
Of course the sun came out as soon as I arrived at home
The big news this time is that Grand Central 2 has topped out - and contrary to what the renderings on the website indicate, it is quite noticeably taller than its sister:
The penthouse levels:
And next door, Oasis has been flying up:
The tower is plain-jane, but it has easily the best podium and street interaction in the town center area. Overall a very urban feel:
For all intents and purposes, the exterior of M1 seems to be complete (other than the advertising banners):
The lowrise at Johnson and Glen is also nearly finished (and still a calamity for the area):
A couple of weeks ago I snapped this pic of an interesting little infill project in Maillardville. A derelict 100+ year old house is being restored and moved to the corner of the lot, while around 7 new townhomes will be constructed on site. Overall, the area around Laval Square seems to be enjoying a bit of a revival - there is a similar heritage restoration/townhouse project a block away, plus another 15-unit townhouse development nearing completion. Very small scale, but great to see after 10 years of no action:
ok whats with all these towers looking the same. Seriously, one would think that given how the region is made up of totally different cities with their own unique planning departments etc you would expect possibly a slight variation in architecture/buildings. richmond vancouver coquitlam burnaby, they all look the same!!!! same colour of glass/spandrels/concrete and 99% of the time they are point towers with townhomes on the bottom. I would love to see more variation. (ok, of course there are some exceptions but fawk!)
its just the current style or look in buildings - one could say the same about all the 70's 80's era buildings at lougheed why do they all look the same
Former Safeway distribution centre lot in Burnaby sold
By Janaya Fuller-Evans, Burnaby NOW
December 20, 2011
The former Safeway distribution centre site in Burnaby's Edmonds neighbourhood has been sold to property developer Ledingham McAllister.
The deal closed on Dec.15, according to a press release from the company.
"We are extremely proud of our long history of building new home communities in Burnaby," said Ward McAllister, president and CEO of Ledingham McAllister, in the release. "We look forward to working with the city and the community to create a vision to significantly enhance this area of Edmonds town centre."
Canada Safeway Ltd. put the 42-acre property next to its Lucerne milk plant up for sale in June.
The City of Burnaby took issue with the company's marketing materials at the time, which included a graphic with highrise buildings - the site was zoned industrial, and is designated for low-rise multi-family residential development in the 1994 community plan.
The company plans to work with the city in the new year, to set up a consultation with the community on options for the site.
^Considering that site's close proximity to transit and schools, I hope at least some towers, or at least midrises are included in the plan. Some retail is needed in that area as well.
ok whats with all these towers looking the same. Seriously, one would think that given how the region is made up of totally different cities with their own unique planning departments etc you would expect possibly a slight variation in architecture/buildings. richmond vancouver coquitlam burnaby, they all look the same!!!! same colour of glass/spandrels/concrete and 99% of the time they are point towers with townhomes on the bottom. I would love to see more variation. (ok, of course there are some exceptions but fawk!)
Nevertheless, thank you for all the pics
Chris Dekeakos is the James KM Cheng of the suburbs. Almost every condo tower in Burnaby, NW, and Coquitlam is designed by his firm. And everything ends up in varying shades of grey or beige.
Chris Dekeakos is the James KM Cheng of the suburbs. Almost every condo tower in Burnaby, NW, and Coquitlam is designed by his firm. And everything ends up in varying shades of grey or beige.
Thanks for the awesome update though Bodomreaper!
It's unfair to blame Chris Dikeakos for the blandness of suburban towers. The IBI group designs far more towers in the suburbs, and most are deathly boring (a fact made even more so disappointing since this is the firm responsible for The Georgia, West Pender Place, and Carina/Callisto.) I actually find Dikeakos's towers tend to be among the more thoughtful suburban projects - The Renaissance Towers and the Grand Marquee in Brentwood, the Murano Lofts and the first phase of Victoria Hill in New West, and the Jewel towers in Metrotown.
In the specific case of Coquitlam Centre, Oasis, Grand Central, and Levo are all the work of IBI, while Rostich Hemphill is behind M1. The real disaster in the area is Westwood Village, "designed" by Rafii architects (Bosa's firm of choice - they've basically been building the same punched-window rectangles since 2004, and they're only getting uglier...)
Mission’s new mayor and council have breathed new life into a $10 million plan to turn the Expo 86 McBarge into a floating development.
Developer Howard Meakin's plan for the mission waterfront was crushed over a year ago by the old council.
But newly elected mayor Ted Adlem is fulfilling an election promise, and the proposal will go to a public hearing on January 30.
Area business owner Jo Anne Chadwick is thrilled.
"This opportunity...someone actually wanting to do something...spend their money...create something amazing and special down on the river...this is the beginning of what could be the waterfront redevelopment."
Meakin wants to turn McBarge into several floating restaurants, a pub and a marina.
FINALLY! This won't fix Mission overnight but should give it a decent kickstart. Former Mayor James Atebe is a great person but did nothing to help Mission develop into an urban centre I know it can be.
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