Vancouver House (1400 Howe St) | 151.5m | 52Fl | Completed - Page 33

PaperTiger · #**641** Posted **Jun 10, 2015, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by domusile

Would CAC's go towards social housing??

They could, but didn't in this case. Their community benefits package included public realm improvements, 98 secure rentals (at market rates), some greenways and a contribution to fit out the SEFC theatre space.

domusile · #**642** Posted **Jun 10, 2015, 8:28 PM**

Interesting, thanks for the info

Klazu · #**643** Posted **Jun 12, 2015, 9:10 PM**

They have launched a special site for the nine 2-floor + rooftop patio penthouse units. Two have been sold so far. Some ridiculous customization options are available.

http://vancouverhouse.ca/penthouse/

Dimswitch · #**644** Posted **Jun 15, 2015, 12:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by PaperTiger

And for our next class we are going to have a discussion about the difference between absolute and relative poverty...

The new politically correct term is "economically disadvantaged"

Jimbo604 · #**645** Posted **Jul 4, 2015, 11:53 PM**

Photo source: me

officedweller · #**646** Posted **Jul 21, 2015, 8:03 PM**

Pics by me today:

Klazu · #**647** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 2:16 AM**

Seems that we both made a pilgrimage to this site yesterday.

My version.

csbvan · #**648** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 2:23 AM**

Thanks to you both! This is so exciting

Genauso · #**649** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 5:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by csbvan

Thanks to you both! This is so exciting

Vin · #**650** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 3:57 PM**

Yup, this is the best next thing downtown after Trump's completion.

Dimswitch · #**651** Posted **Jul 30, 2015, 1:47 AM**

Yeah let's get this one going up and Burrard Place as well, nothing much happening right now except Telus. Boring, have to go out to Brentwood to see some good action.

Jebby · #**652** Posted **Jul 30, 2015, 4:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dimswitch

Yeah let's get this one going up and Burrard Place as well, nothing much happening right now except Telus. Boring, have to go out to Brentwood to see some good action.

There's the Credit Suisse tower which will be going up soon.

rofina · #**653** Posted **Aug 5, 2015, 2:48 AM**

I still can't believe they allowed the vacant gas station to remain behind. Pretty mind blown about that.

No one will be interested in that lot, and it creates a orphaned property in a precarious location.

Lame!

Not to takeaway from the building, definitely looking forward to that.

cairnstone · #**654** Posted **Aug 5, 2015, 3:30 AM**

wow never realized the site goes under the on ramp

mcminsen · #**655** Posted **Aug 5, 2015, 3:40 AM**

Aug.4 '15, my pics

Jimbo604 · #**656** Posted **Aug 5, 2015, 5:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

Aug.4 '15, my pics

Look at the size of the steel supports in the corner of the excavation.. Good stuff, you wouldn't want that vacant ugly useless building next door falling into the pit.

Vin · #**657** Posted **Aug 6, 2015, 7:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jimbo604

Good stuff, you wouldn't want that vacant ugly useless building next door falling into the pit.

Ohh really?

Design-mind · #**658** Posted **Aug 10, 2015, 12:51 AM**

Wow I can't believe how far along this is already. How many levels down are they going?

mcminsen · #**659** Posted **Aug 16, 2015, 5:54 AM**

Aug.15 '15, my pics

retro_orange · #**660** Posted **Aug 16, 2015, 8:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by rofina

I still can't believe they allowed the vacant gas station to remain behind. Pretty mind blown about that.

No one will be interested in that lot, and it creates a orphaned property in a precarious location.

Lame!

Not to takeaway from the building, definitely looking forward to that.

Yeah I have been wondering about that service station for awhile now, it was in use until this project got underway, not sure exactly when it closed. Is it for lease or any signage on the fence?

The station looks like it was built at least 50-60 years ago so it may be a contaminated brownfield and the developers of Vancouver House maybe didnt wanna take it on or will at a later date. Aside from that, the building looks like it would make a cool microbrewery or restaurant with large covered patio where the cars drove under the roof.