I was thinking as such but I've never seen a chain go down so quick. No signs on the doors and all furniture etc still there.
The Rasoee on 8th near Cambie looked to be empty when I was eating @ Unforgettable Pizza across the street last Sat afternoon-plus their website is gone.
Not surprising though they sucked from the word GO see reviews on Yelp for details.
i ate at the one on 8th and cambie once, it was alright but it was quite over priced, i felt sorry for the franchisees - they seemed nice and enthusiastic
OMG I was in Lansdowne Mall in Richmond today. That place is seriously approaching "dead malls of Canada" status with so many empty storefronts. I heard it was owned by an elderly Asian billionaire who's kids are just waiting for him to kick it so they can redevelop. True?
OMG I was in Lansdowne Mall in Richmond today. That place is seriously approaching "dead malls of Canada" status with so many empty storefronts. I heard it was owned by an elderly Asian billionaire who's kids are just waiting for him to kick it so they can redevelop. True?
Probably. I recall seeing conceptual buildings of the whole Lansdowne Mall site turned into several streets with large and tall buildings. No more mall. This was during the Canada Line's conceptual stage.
A canyon of towers also aligned the length of No. 3 Road.
When I recently asked where Vancouver's "fashion street" would be (à la Rodeo Drive, Yorkville, Crescent Street, etc etc) several posters replied that it would probably be Alberni Street.
Looking at Alberni Street on Google Earth, I notice that there are still wooden telephone poles along it. Nothing against telephone poles, but, in the case of an emerging high-end fahion and retail street such as Alberni, are there no plans to remove them?
Street furniture is important in such a district, and wooden telephone telephone poles, useful as they are, only detract from the upmarket, "chic" atmosphere that Vancouver (presumably) would be trying to create there.
Has this point already been addressed, or are there no plans other than to leave Alberni as it is?
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When I recently asked where Vancouver's "fashion street" would be (à la Rodeo Drive, Yorkville, Crescent Street, etc etc) several posters replied that it would probably be Alberni Street.
Looking at Alberni Street on Google Earth, I notice that there are still wooden telephone poles along it. Nothing against telephone poles, but, in the case of an emerging high-end fahion and retail street such as Alberni, are there no plans to remove them?
Street furniture is important in such a district, and wooden telephone telephone poles, useful as they are, only detract from the upmarket, "chic" atmosphere that Vancouver (presumably) would be trying to create there.
Has this point already been addressed, or are there no plans other than to leave Alberni as it is?
The sad part is that the City doesn't give any impetus for undergrounding power and phone lines when sites are redeveloped. There's brand new developments with those hick power lines left in place. Welcome to the 1930s...
Article about another store closing down in Kerrisdale. For an area that has become quite wealthy over the years it is a shame that streetfront retail is actually in decline...
Article about another store closing down in Kerrisdale. For an area that has become quite wealthy over the years it is a shame that streetfront retail is actually in decline...
Who needs to go to Kerrisdale or West 4th or West Point Grey Village when the mall gives you more (and cheaper) choices? And by more, I mean more stores in a comfortable, warm, and convenient indoor environment.
Yes, Vancouverites. It rains in your city.
That, and population density in these neighbourhoods.
As mentioned in the article, property taxes are killing these traditional single-storey retail buildings/uses. It's not surprising at all. If these "villages" want to remain vibrant they will have to be allowed (by the owners, many of whom refuse to sell) to redevelop to their full C2 potential. The combination of new efficient space, more residents & lowering the proportional value of the commercial property is the only thing that will work.
I worked in Kerrisdale a few years ago, and it's a tough place to have a business. Yes, it's a very wealthy area, but the demographics lean much older than areas like Point Grey or Kits. A lot of the boutiques were normally empty whenever I walked by.
That just points to the businesses having to adapt or be replaced to cater to the new residents.
Sounds like the place was too expensive. Look what happened to the Liberty home furnishings place too - it expanded and nearly went belly up. I think there's still a small location in Yaletown.
Chances are, the Kerrisdale shops will be replaced by restaurants - that's what seems to occupy a lot of retail strips (i.e. Yaletown) these days. Besides, who has time during the day to shop? Everyone is at work.
That's also why Yaletown shops don't survive - no daytime shoppers. It's a demographic shift - working professionals (who can afford those stores) don't shop during the daytime and are busy on weekends.
That just points to the businesses having to adapt or be replaced to cater to the new residents.
Chances are, the Kerrisdale shops will be replaced by restaurants - that's what seems to occupy a lot of retail strips (i.e. Yaletown) these days. Besides, who has time during the day to shop? Everyone is at work.
That's also why Yaletown shops don't survive - no daytime shoppers. It's a demographic shift - working professionals (who can afford those stores) don't shop during the daytime and are busy on weekends.
That's actually a great insight into how retail strips may be trending. As more people are becoming comfortable shopping online, there's less reason for brick and mortar stores to actually exist. A real shame though.
Went to the 6th floor of The Bay today - crazy busy in the suit department - because of one particular One Day deal (which appearently sold out in 3 hours) and all their suits and sportjackets are 50% off til Dec 18th (not the really high end ones though).
The sales clerk said they sold 700 suits today alone.
I think it's going to take them a lot of manpower to keep that floor looking sharp - especially after the hordes run through it..
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