Olympic Village & Southeast False Creek Updates Discussion - Page 258

Locked In · #**5141** Posted **Jan 17, 2015, 8:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by jlousa

You know if people here acted like Japanese people we wouldn't have as many of these regulations. What causes these rules are idiots that think they need to celebrate their b-days/pick any other celebration by making as much noise as possible as they wait in line to get into a place, or as they leave. If that culture of douchebaggery came to an end then you'd see people stop complaining and rules eased up.
I'm not too worried about the patio being only 50seats, as what's likely to happen is it'll be revisited in a year and if it's in good standings then it'll be expanded. This is pretty common under the good neighbour policy.

Saw this posted at Craft today (still far less than the original proposal for 214 outdoor seats...):

IMG_4836 by 604 City, on Flickr

Looks like the application was made on January 15:

http://former.vancouver.ca/devapps/pc85w1st/index.htm

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Some more photos by me today:

The One:

IMG_4831 by 604 City, on Flickr

IMG_4835 by 604 City, on Flickr

Proximity by Bastion:

IMG_4832 by 604 City, on Flickr

Jimbo604 · #**5142** Posted **Jan 18, 2015, 12:03 AM**

Opsal 2 or whatever it's called

The ONE

Uh oh, took a picture of a tarp. Anyways, Block 100 is in that terrible hard-to-photograph stage where it is no longer an excavation pit but doesn't yet have have any floors built yet. It's progressing.

Sales center on the Concert property between Science World and Olympic village is progressing

Source: me

Jimbo604 · #**5143** Posted **Jan 18, 2015, 3:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jimbo604

Source: Vancouver Sun, Nov 29, 2014 - Pg G12

Down to 24 homes remaining from 29 in the last advertisement. Previously ad said sales center would close on November 30th but now it appears to have moved to 197 Walter Hardwick Ave.

Vancouver Sun - West Coast Homes section Page H12 today has same ad but lists "ONLY 23 HOMES REMAIN".

Jimbo604 · #**5144** Posted **Jan 18, 2015, 3:50 AM**

ALSO - new BMO bank branch location at the West Building sign in window says they are opening January 26th.

vancouver604 · #**5145** Posted **Jan 18, 2015, 8:09 AM**

They don't need any more craft beer parlours in the area there's several already within walking distance. Hopefully the city doesn't allow them to expand.

vancouver604 · #**5146** Posted **Jan 18, 2015, 8:14 AM**

It's a shame they are putting in rooftop pools, it's really a waste as it rains 8 months out of the year here, it would be fine for California but who needs to pay the extra maintenance fees for a silly outdoor pool that hardly anyone would brave the cold elements to use.

vancouver604 · #**5147** Posted **Jan 18, 2015, 8:27 AM**

Anyone know whats happening with this one? Looks like tons of unsold units and liens are all over the front doors of the building..yikes

WarrenC12 · #**5148** Posted **Jan 18, 2015, 4:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by vancouver604

It's a shame they are putting in rooftop pools, it's really a waste as it rains 8 months out of the year here, it would be fine for California but who needs to pay the extra maintenance fees for a silly outdoor pool that hardly anyone would brave the cold elements to use.

I looked at The One sales centre about a year ago. They had some interesting units for what I was looking for, and the rooftop pool was "cool", but I can only imagine the hassle and expense 10+ years down the road.

Maybe a fun place to rent at...

rsxstock · #**5149** Posted **Jan 18, 2015, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

I looked at The One sales centre about a year ago. They had some interesting units for what I was looking for, and the rooftop pool was "cool", but I can only imagine the hassle and expense 10+ years down the road.

Maybe a fun place to rent at...

i live at Central and i'm glad we don't have a pool but still have a direct view of Lido's

best of both worlds

nds88 · #**5150** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 12:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by rsxstock

i live at Central and i'm glad we don't have a pool but still have a direct view of Lido's

best of both worlds

Just make some friends at LIDO then you can get access to the pool. That is truly the best of both worlds

nds88 · #**5151** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 12:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by vancouver604

Anyone know whats happening with this one? Looks like tons of unsold units and liens are all over the front doors of the building..yikes

which building is this exactly?

sacrifice333 · #**5152** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 2:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by nds88

which building is this exactly?

I think he's referring to South Creek Landing. According to their website they've sold 11 of 15 available condos Having sold most of the larger ones AND the PH I wouldn't expect them to be in financial difficulty. But who knows...

Beautiful example of infill.

MIPS · #**5153** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 2:59 AM**

Could be heated pools.
I'd have no problem swimming on a 25 degree pool on a 5 degree day.

Of course, you don't want to get out after.

vancouver604 · #**5154** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 6:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by nds88

which building is this exactly?

Thanks yes that's it the South Creek Landing.

vancouver604 · #**5155** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 6:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by sacrifice333

I think he's referring to South Creek Landing. According to their website they've sold 11 of 15 available condos Having sold most of the larger ones AND the PH I wouldn't expect them to be in financial difficulty. But who knows...

Beautiful example of infill.

I walked by the South Creek Landing and there was a bunch of liens up against the doors and windows by the main entrance. Looks like the trades weren't paid or something happened.

vancouver604 · #**5156** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 6:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by MIPS

Could be heated pools.
I'd have no problem swimming on a 25 degree pool on a 5 degree day.

Of course, you don't want to get out after.

They said the Lido was heated but I have a friend that lives in the building and says the water is always cold in the pool whenever he went down there. It should be better utilized once the warm weather returns in the spring. Lido has the pool, Central has the large garden and Meccanica has the common rooftop bbq terrace, something for everyone in that area of SE false creek! Now all they need is some good retail!

nds88 · #**5157** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 6:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by vancouver604

I walked by the South Creek Landing and there was a bunch of liens up against the doors and windows by the main entrance. Looks like the trades weren't paid or something happened.

I thought you were referring to liens on the various new owners. Hopefully any disputes didn't result in shoddy workmanship or materials for them.

If they sold 11/15, they should be able to pay their bills. Unless they have super poor financial management or the trades people were trying to rip them off. I'm not familiar with the developer, but their site makes them seem like a small, niche player.

I do like the style of the building though, too bad it is so close to the bridge though. I think it would have looked really cool to have something like this waterfront in the Olympic Village.

nds88 · #**5158** Posted **Jan 19, 2015, 6:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by vancouver604

They said the Lido was heated but I have a friend that lives in the building and says the water is always cold in the pool whenever he went down there. It should be better utilized once the warm weather returns in the spring. Lido has the pool, Central has the large garden and Meccanica has the common rooftop bbq terrace, something for everyone in that area of SE false creek! Now all they need is some good retail!

Rooftop BBQ terrace for the win! My building only has a garden and kid's playground (there are no kids in these one bedroom units

my little cousin is one of few visitors who use it in the summer). Super lame. The gardens are under utilized and people don't maintain them.

I like the OV concept with their pool. Indoors and shared by a bunch of neighboring buildings to significantly split the costs. Even with the 1000+ units that have access to it with very short walking distance, it is still well under utilized. I wonder how much of their square foot strata fee goes to maintaining the pool.

Common BBQ is cheap and great for socializing. Hard to host a good party in a 550sf unit. As long as strata does a good job ensuring people clean up, I'm all for pitching in on a common kitchen and grand dining area that connects to a nice outdoor BBQ patio.

rsxstock · #**5159** Posted **Jan 20, 2015, 4:53 AM**

i really want to see how the space under central will be utilized during the summer. hopefully not by skateboarders which i'm seeing a lot of already

wrenegade · #**5160** Posted **Jan 20, 2015, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by nds88

Rooftop BBQ terrace for the win! My building only has a garden and kid's playground (there are no kids in these one bedroom units

my little cousin is one of few visitors who use it in the summer). Super lame. The gardens are under utilized and people don't maintain them.

I like the OV concept with their pool. Indoors and shared by a bunch of neighboring buildings to significantly split the costs. Even with the 1000+ units that have access to it with very short walking distance, it is still well under utilized. I wonder how much of their square foot strata fee goes to maintaining the pool.

Common BBQ is cheap and great for socializing. Hard to host a good party in a 550sf unit. As long as strata does a good job ensuring people clean up, I'm all for pitching in on a common kitchen and grand dining area that connects to a nice outdoor BBQ patio.

My building (James) has a rooftop garden, play area and amenity room/BBQ. The garden and amenity room are extremely well used, and the play area? Well, I've never seen that used. Great amenities overall though, and very happy there is no pool.