Burrard Place | 168m, 112m, 56m | 54fl, 36fl, 13fl | 938,000 sqft | U/C - Page 27

Klazu · #**521** Posted **Oct 24, 2014, 1:15 AM**

Good thing I took those photos. All parking lots are now fenced off. Something perhaps starting soon? One can hope.

spm2013 · #**522** Posted **Oct 24, 2014, 2:05 AM**

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Klazu · #**523** Posted **Oct 26, 2014, 12:47 AM**

This view of Downtown South is going to change dramatically.

Jimbo604 · #**524** Posted **Oct 27, 2014, 2:51 PM**

Property is fenced off. Except for the two houses..

Building beside 7-11 is fenced off now too.

Photo credit: me

Dimswitch · #**525** Posted **Nov 15, 2014, 9:32 PM**

Anyone hearing news on when this project might get underway?

spm2013 · #**526** Posted **Nov 15, 2014, 9:38 PM**

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Jimbo604 · #**527** Posted **Nov 29, 2014, 9:13 PM**

Anyone close by? Photo update??

Dimswitch · #**528** Posted **Nov 29, 2014, 9:19 PM**

I will walk down there today and take some shots, er I mean photos, it's only 2 blocks from my place!

Klazu · #**529** Posted **Nov 29, 2014, 9:19 PM**

I walked by on Thursday. Nothing has changed since last photos.

Dimswitch · #**530** Posted **Nov 29, 2014, 9:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

I walked by on Thursday. Nothing has changed since last photos.

Alright, I'll take a shovel and get things going!!!

Dimswitch · #**531** Posted **Nov 30, 2014, 1:55 AM**

As promised earlier, got this fantastic shot whereby you can clearly see the beginning of what looks like the foundation? just behind the development sign.
Oh boy, won't be long now

Jebby · #**532** Posted **Dec 1, 2014, 5:11 PM**

I see concrete blocks in that picture, can we change the thread title to U/C?

Vanelevatorman · #**533** Posted **Dec 1, 2014, 6:30 PM**

Thanks for the update!

Dimswitch · #**534** Posted **Dec 1, 2014, 10:15 PM**

I wonder if they'll leave those old houses there? Might look odd though, with a 550 ft tower right beside them.

osirisboy · #**535** Posted **Dec 1, 2014, 10:51 PM**

No those won't stay!

logan5 · #**536** Posted **Dec 1, 2014, 11:03 PM**

Those houses are the 2 best examples of architecture on that block. Plus they serve as a historical reminder of the residential nature of the neighbourhood 100 years ago. Maybe they can be moved as was (I think) done for some old houses on Richards street. Move thewm closer to the sidewalk and turn them into retail space of some kind.

djmk · #**537** Posted **Dec 1, 2014, 11:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

Those houses are the 2 best examples of architecture on that block. Plus they serve as a historical reminder of the residential nature of the neighbourhood 100 years ago. Maybe they can be moved as was (I think) done for some old houses on Richards street. Move thewm closer to the sidewalk and turn them into retail space of some kind.

I agree with you. I think these old homes should be preserved. I would like them to stay but this project is too cool.

New west moved a bunch of huge heritage homes along 12 street some 25 years ago. It was cool to watch. Basically sawed the house in half.

Bcasey25raptor · #**538** Posted **Dec 2, 2014, 3:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jebby

I see concrete blocks in that picture, can we change the thread title to U/C?

But seriously though, when will this start, I haven't heard anything and this project is amazing.

osirisboy · #**539** Posted **Dec 2, 2014, 3:27 AM**

Well obviously they are the best things on that block there's basically nothing there lol. There's a bunch of houses scattered about that already remind us of what was here in the past

They look in pretty rough condition

wrenegade · #**540** Posted **Dec 2, 2014, 5:23 PM**

They are still at least a couple months away from starting anything as there are still a couple leases in place until February/March I believe.