Vancouver Infill & Lowrise Updates Discussion - Page 27

csbvan · #**521** Posted **Jul 8, 2015, 4:37 AM**

It has been rebranded as "Paragon", and for some reason now given a black and white render.

http://paragonliving.ca/

SFUVancouver · #**522** Posted **Jul 9, 2015, 12:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by dshkol

Would you, or anyone for that matter, have any info about the status of the development on the north-east corner of Main and 7th? I walk by it every day, and it used to be branded as 'Focal', but that was later taken down and now there is some more nondescript branding, while the lot remains untouched.

It used to be this Arno Matis project: Vertical Forest Building

No, I don't have any information about the status of the project. I do like it, though.

vanciti · #**523** Posted **Jul 9, 2015, 3:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by dshkol

Would you, or anyone for that matter, have any info about the status of the development on the north-east corner of Main and 7th? I walk by it every day, and it used to be branded as 'Focal', but that was later taken down and now there is some more nondescript branding, while the lot remains untouched.

It used to be this Arno Matis project: Vertical Forest Building

The project was conceived by an inexperienced developer. It went to tender and came back incredibly expensive and unfeasible. The original marketing firm dropped it. It was picked up by another marketing firm.

I've now heard that another developer has purchased it.

urbancanadian · #**524** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 3:32 AM**

Here's a new render for Cressey's development called Sterling, on West Boulevard between West 48th and West 49th Avenues.

http://www.cressey.com/sterling/

urbancanadian · #**525** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 3:55 AM**

Don't think I've seen this render posted anywhere yet...

Here is West Five by Orr Development. Their recent rental building at Broadway & Carnarvon turned out nicely. I expect they'll execute this one just as well.

https://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/west-five

urbancanadian · #**526** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 3:59 AM**

I believe this is the latest render for Avalon Mews:

http://www.vancouvernewcondos.com/properties/avalon-mews/

urbancanadian · #**527** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 4:13 AM**

And here is an aerial for Boffo's Eastpark, part of the Little Mountain Adjacent development area. These are at Main & 35th, and Quebec & 35th.

http://www.boffoproperties.com/eastpark/architecture.html

I would have posted more but I'm in a rush. Apologies for the size of the pics if they are too big for some.

whatnext · #**528** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 7:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by urbancanadian

Here's a new render for Cressey's development called Sterling, on West Boulevard between West 48th and West 49th Avenues.

That's gotta be one of the most banal projects in a long time, but I guess some people will by anything near a "most famous school".

BodomReaper · #**529** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 9:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

That's gotta be one of the most banal projects in a long time, but I guess some people will by anything near a "most famous school".

I also can't get over that in 2015 we're still building to the same density of the 50's walk-ups in the area.

At least Kerrisdale is finally getting a grocery store!

Jebby · #**530** Posted **Aug 2, 2015, 4:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

That's gotta be one of the most banal projects in a long time, but I guess some people will by anything near a "most famous school".

Which school is that?

Pinion · #**531** Posted **Aug 2, 2015, 11:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jebby

Which school is that?

Langara, famous for being the only college in Vancouver to not be converted into a university to trick foreign students?

Jebby · #**532** Posted **Aug 3, 2015, 5:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pinion

Langara, famous for being the only college in Vancouver to not be converted into a university to trick foreign students?

Maybe it's just too crappy to even do that?

whatnext · #**533** Posted **Aug 3, 2015, 2:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jebby

Which school is that?

Magee. Not quite the level of "most famousness" as PW but good enough for Cressey to fill it up with that demographic.

Jebby · #**534** Posted **Aug 3, 2015, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Magee. Not quite the level of "most famousness" as PW but good enough for Cressey to fill it up with that demographic.

Ok. I have no idea what the demographics are for either of those schools (I don't think I ever met someone from McGee when I was in school).

quobobo · #**535** Posted **Aug 10, 2015, 3:47 AM**

Found a nice looking residential project on a triangular lot at 273 E 4th (just east of Main), but it looks like the developer's given up and is selling the lot.

Renderings from the sign on the lot and the listing:

osirisboy · #**536** Posted **Aug 10, 2015, 9:36 AM**

Looks ok. Kinda weird not building up to the building to the west with the blank wall

Vin · #**537** Posted **Aug 10, 2015, 7:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Looks ok. Kinda weird not building up to the building to the west with the blank wall

Sometimes they have to provide public toilet space.

officedweller · #**538** Posted **Aug 10, 2015, 9:12 PM**

Yeah, poor relationship to the building next door.

retro_orange · #**539** Posted **Aug 13, 2015, 9:51 AM**

The lowrise at east Broadway and Carolina has finally got concrete above ground. I think this will be good for the area, considering it was just a dumpy strip mall before

Pic from the livingmidtown.com website

SFUVancouver · #**540** Posted **Aug 13, 2015, 6:37 PM**

^ You would never know from the rendering that it is on a six lane arterial.

With that said, I love infill projects like this. They are the continuous incremental change that adds up to a significant improvement in housing stock, retail stock, and neighbourhood character. They're also of a manageable size that small developers can undertake them, keeping this typology within reach of a far larger pool of developers than towers and more complicated mixed-use projects. Plus they're the perfect size for redeveloping corner strip malls and they can easily scale up when additional property assembly is accomplished.