Downtown Vancouver Updates - Page 591

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**11801** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 8:48 AM**

honestly the first thought they came through my mind was an apple tree. those bulbs at the end remind me a lot of apples. is that a red early-mid 60's corvette stingray in the background 1st photo? i can't tell, the photo doesn't get big enough. it kind of does but kind of doesn't look like a stingray.

mcminsen · #**11802** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 9:02 AM**

It's on display near the entrance to the hotel. Maybe another reason to go check things out there.

A cropped detail of one of my pics:

^ looks like city skylines in the foreground

red-paladin · #**11803** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 9:58 AM**

Most of the cars that would come near it on the Fairmont side are super pricey, so I doubt they would risk hitting anything. It's mostly taxis that go through the Shaw side, and don't park.

Klazu · #**11804** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 3:20 PM**

Let's hope the wooden bases are strong, but I doubt a Ferrari will do much damage. There is no trucks going through this small parking lot, nor are the people staying at Fairmont Pacific Rim ever driving one.

wrenegade · #**11805** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

is that a red early-mid 60's corvette stingray in the background 1st photo? i can't tell, the photo doesn't get big enough. it kind of does but kind of doesn't look like a stingray.

Jag E-type.

whatnext · #**11806** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 7:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by wrenegade

Jag E-type.

Indeed, obviously someone didn't watch Mad Men.

officedweller · #**11807** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 1:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by vancouver604

With all the uber rich folk and expensive real estate in Coal Harbour, I thought those looked like Money Trees.....the residents at Show Tower/Harbour Green are growing their own money

YUP!!

They're called "Silver Dollar trees/plants"

The sculptures would have looked nicer if the branches arched, rather than being bent at rigid angles.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=silv...1D465A27138C3D35F56D248&selectedIndex=33

https://us-f4-edit.store.yahoo.com/I/bevfabriccrafts_1995_166500430

hollywoodnorth · #**11808** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 11:10 AM**

anyone know when the Atira Housing Project on Hastings Street is going to move forward? United We Can has been gone along time ... what is holding up this project?

http://gastowngazette.com/atira-housing-project-on-hastings-street-moves-forward/#.VPrcJOEvyM4

Delirium · #**11809** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 1:46 PM**

we're getting a new tallest - pole that is

The Granville Strip, opening March 6, will boast Vancouver’s tallest stripper pole

Vancouver's newest strip club promises to allow exotic dancers to "take their shows to new verticals" with a 20-foot pole—the city's tallest.

The Granville Strip is set to open March 6 at 1050 Granville Street (between Helmcken and Nelson streets) in the Granville Entertainment District.

"As a high-end show lounge, The Granville Strip promises to deliver the elements of a traditional strip bar, while adding the upbeat atmosphere of a nightclub and the entertainment value reminiscent of a sensual and seductive cirque show. Not only has the owner put in the traditional stripper pole, but also added rigging points in the ceiling for these gorgeous women to dangle and contort off silks and hoops above the audience," states a news release from Waide Luciak, proprietor and general manager.

This peeler bar will feature two levels, a 6,500-square-foot show lounge, and be "female friendly".

http://www.straight.com/blogra/403481/gr...l-boast-vancouvers-tallest-stripper-pole

vancityhotshots · #**11810** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 1:58 PM**

Robson Street Corridor by vancityhotshots, on Flickr

The Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver by vancityhotshots, on Flickr

Vancouver City Centre by vancityhotshots, on Flickr

Vancouver City Centre Skyline - West by vancityhotshots, on Flickr

vancityhotshots · #**11811** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 5:27 PM**

Electric Avenue Condo Complex by vancityhotshots, on Flickr

Vancouver Skyline by vancityhotshots, on Flickr

Klazu · #**11812** Posted **Mar 8, 2015, 3:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

big play by BOSA! the plaza is so poorly utilized its a joke. will be interesting to see what they propose.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Bosa Completes Acquisition of 1500 West Georgia

After months of speculation about a potential sale, Morguard has officially completed the sale of 1500 West Georgia Street to Bosa Properties (1500 Holdco) Inc. for a reported $120,500,000.

The 193,000 SF A Class office building sits on a very valuable and partially underutilized 43,320 SF, full-block site at the Southeast corner of West Georgia and Cardero and has been a landmark in Vancouver since it was built in the late 1970′s.

Any future redevelopment plans of the plaza area are not known at this time.

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2014/08/14/bosa-completes-acquisition-of-1500-west-georgia/

This future development area today.

Dylan Leblanc · #**11813** Posted **Mar 8, 2015, 4:14 AM**

residents of that purple building are going to be pissed if they lose too much of their view

Jebby · #**11814** Posted **Mar 8, 2015, 5:06 AM**

What's up with the massive mechanical penthouse on the office building?

mcminsen · #**11815** Posted **Mar 9, 2015, 9:45 PM**

I got this in the mail today.

map enlarged:

whatnext · #**11816** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 12:11 AM**

Hmm, somebody looking at a flat in Palais Georgia?

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Originally Posted by Klazu

This future development area today.

Metro-One · #**11817** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 1:05 AM**

According to the Canadian section elites that is a very suburban looking photo, I kid you not...

Apparently Vancouver isn't allowed to have any low density lots undeveloped.... And for something to be urban, it must be a street wall.

dreambrother808 · #**11818** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 1:52 AM**

There's so much jealousy-based posting in the Canadian section. Pay it no mind.

Look at all the green grass. Look at how beautiful it is. They're stuck in their bitter winter misery. That's the real issue.

WarrenC12 · #**11819** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 3:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

There's so much jealousy-based posting in the Canadian section. Pay it no mind.

Look at all the green grass. Look at how beautiful it is. They're stuck in their bitter winter misery. That's the real issue.

We also have the best resident photographer.

Klazu · #**11820** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 3:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Hmm, somebody looking at a flat in Palais Georgia?

Not sure if this has a hidden meaning, but... yeah. What was the first clue?

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

We also have the best resident photographer.

Thank you very much, but there are some great ones on the other sub-forums as well, this one included!

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

Look at all the green grass. Look at how beautiful it is.

Am I right that the streetcar to Stanley Park is planned to run that green grass and that is one reason why those towers are so far away from the street? Those towers have one of the best landscaping facing the seawall.