Downtown Vancouver Updates - Page 546

dreambrother808 · #**10901** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 1:38 AM**

I'm impressed, but mostly thankful that Cartem's isn't affected.

Delirium · #**10902** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 12:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Pics of 510 Seymour from the Development Permit Application:

http://former.vancouver.ca/commsvcs/developmentservices/devapps/510seymour/index.htm

Reminds me of that canopy on MNP Tower:

Thanks for posting. that looks good! vast improvement over the original scheme.

LeftCoaster · #**10903** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 2:03 PM**

That looks fantastic. Thanks for the renders.

axestone · #**10904** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 2:15 PM**

Hmmmmm… it looks quite handsome.

I like the subtle but striking detail of the 'ripple' facade with the wood inlay. Very nice.

connect2source · #**10905** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 2:18 PM**

Thanks for this!! Looks great and is going to clean up one of the most cluttered and unsightly corners in the area.

Hed Kandi · #**10906** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 2:49 PM**

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logan5 · #**10907** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 3:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by connect2source

Thanks for this!! Looks great and is going to clean up one of the most cluttered and unsightly corners in the area.

The parkade is ugly but other than that, this corner looks ok. The building that sits there now is actually pretty nice looking. Maybe they can retain the facade. The last thing downtown needs is another glass tower along with some more sterile glass retail.

theKB · #**10908** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 3:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hed Kandi

Best.News.Ever.

That hotel is such a POS. Hopefully something spectacular will be erected in its place.

I am especially excited by the prospect because it was bought by starwood. Hopefully they will completely rebuild and maybe finally give Vancouver a W or something of that nature!

osirisboy · #**10909** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 6:38 PM**

Westin is owned by Starwood. They could very well keep it a westin. And it's hardly a peice of shit.

Klazu · #**10910** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 6:46 PM**

The location would be great for a landmark building. I doubt they will demolish the existing building, but does anyone know how tall tower this site would allow?

The existing building isn't that horrinble either. A well-kept product of its era.

officedweller · #**10911** Posted **Apr 17, 2014, 6:58 PM**

The Bayshore Gardens CD-1 Zoning Bylaw (revised 1999) allows 2 new hotel towers of 16 and 18 storeys.
These are towers K and L on this diagram.

http://former.vancouver.ca/commsvcs/guidelines/CD-1/B002.pdf

EdinVan · #**10912** Posted **Apr 19, 2014, 10:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

The location would be great for a landmark building. I doubt they will demolish the existing building, but does anyone know how tall tower this site would allow?

The existing building isn't that horrinble either. A well-kept product of its era.

The Westin Building is quite attractive, in my opinion. Plus it has some historical significance -- the eccentric Howard Hughes lived on the top floor for quite a while.

connect2source · #**10913** Posted **Apr 19, 2014, 3:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Westin is owned by Starwood. They could very well keep it a westin. And it's hardly a peice of shit.

I've always liked the original buildings, perhaps a redevelopment would re-introduce Trader Vic's as the chain seems to be on the rebound.

whatnext · #**10914** Posted **Apr 19, 2014, 10:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

The parkade is ugly but other than that, this corner looks ok. The building that sits there now is actually pretty nice looking. Maybe they can retain the facade. The last thing downtown needs is another glass tower along with some more sterile glass retail.

Huh? It looks like more effort went into making that parkade blend in with the older buildings than any other above ground parking structure downtown.

I'm surprised the owner of the Cartem's building held out. Now they're stuck wiht it until somebody redevelops the parkade.

spm2013 · #**10915** Posted **Apr 20, 2014, 12:30 AM**

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EdinVan · #**10916** Posted **Apr 20, 2014, 6:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by connect2source

I've always liked the original buildings, perhaps a redevelopment would re-introduce Trader Vic's as the chain seems to be on the rebound.

I trust that would bring some more life back into the area. I wasn't around when when Trader Vic's was there, but am told that it was a very popular spot, especially on weekends.

204 · #**10917** Posted **Apr 21, 2014, 2:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Westin is owned by Starwood. They could very well keep it a westin. And it's hardly a peice of shit.

Oh come on... Look at this piece of shit

Pinion · #**10918** Posted **Apr 21, 2014, 2:58 PM**

My wife used to work at Westin Bayshore and they said rebuilding is not very likely because they'd be forced to move it far back from the shore due to modern rules on ocean setbacks etc.

SpongeG · #**10919** Posted **Apr 21, 2014, 3:01 PM**

just awful

WarrenC12 · #**10920** Posted **Apr 21, 2014, 4:16 PM**

Every time I see it I vomit in my mouth a little.