[Burnaby] The Amazing Brentwood | 15 Towers | 186m | 56 flrs | U/C & Proposed - Page 69

GilmoreStation · #**1361** Posted **May 10, 2016, 5:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

I think someone said they would build T5 before T4.

As you may expect, T4 will be a rental building. No Chinese would be buying in unlucky Tower "4".

officedweller · #**1362** Posted **May 10, 2016, 9:01 PM**

Interesting.

There will be sizeable rental components in Towers 1 and 2 as well from what I recall.

Does Tower 3 have any rental?

hotwheels · #**1363** Posted **May 10, 2016, 9:07 PM**

Condominiums Climbing Amid Burnaby Shopping Centre Overhaul

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The complex will be connected with a network of retail-lined roads and pedestrian-friendly routes. Brentwood Boulevard's 22 retailers and patio spaces will guarantee high foot traffic through all seasons, while the open-air central plaza mixes fashion brands with more patios, pubs, and casual dining choices. These multi-level outlets will be crowned by lush garden rooftops. The SkyTrain will also be fully integrated with the new neighbourhood, making it easy to get around the city.

Marshal · #**1364** Posted **May 10, 2016, 9:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by GilmoreStation

As you may expect, T4 will be a rental building. No Chinese would be buying in unlucky Tower "4".

Chinese people are like the rest of us. The proportions are always somewhat different from group to group (racial, national, sexual, economic, etc.) but there is always a mix. There are many 'old world' superstitious types, but there are many normal-western cultured Chinese (the guy who is just like you but his family comes from a different world . . . could be Italian, Indian, Australian, whatever) who would have no trouble buying unit four, fourth floor, tower four. Now, I doubt you were being racist, but innocuous little statements/assumptions are what greases the rails.

GilmoreStation · #**1365** Posted **May 10, 2016, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Marshal

Chinese people are like the rest of us. The proportions are always somewhat different from group to group (racial, national, sexual, economic, etc.) but there is always a mix. There are many 'old world' superstitious types, but there are many normal-western cultured Chinese (the guy who is just like you but his family comes from a different world . . . could be Italian, Indian, Australian, whatever) who would have no trouble buying unit four, fourth floor, tower four. Now, I doubt you were being racist, but innocuous little statements/assumptions are what greases the rails.

I am not racist, I am Asian so I know exactly what's up. I would be reluctant to buy in Tower 4, simply because of the number 4. If I could, I'd always try to avoid number 4, 13 and 666. Knowing Shape Properties, if they are not going to be able to sell the condos for top dollars, they would rather manage them and profit from rental income (plus management fees, if the building was to be sold to the Ontario teacher pension fund).

LeftCoaster · #**1366** Posted **May 10, 2016, 10:53 PM**

It's not just Asians either, westerners would likely be less inclined to purchase in the building knowing the number would impact their ability to resell and the resale value.

Superstitions are silly but they can have very tangible impacts.

Sheba · #**1367** Posted **May 10, 2016, 11:01 PM**

Yeah it's common enough that people bring it up - we're well aware it's not true of everyone. I don't care one way or other about 4 (I'm not Asian) and I like the number 13. I found it funny hearing how people buying groceries would grab something else to change the amount if their bill came to some version of 666.

mcminsen · #**1368** Posted **May 15, 2016, 5:21 AM**

From the Skytrain and from Brentwood Station platform.

May 14 '16, my pics

mcminsen · #**1369** Posted **May 15, 2016, 5:33 AM**

The view from the concourse and the top of the steps is getting closed in now but you can still get a look at the lower levels.

May 14 '16, my pics

mcminsen · #**1370** Posted **May 15, 2016, 5:44 AM**

Some views from ground level along Willingdon and then Lougheed Highway.

May 14 '16, my pics

mcminsen · #**1371** Posted **May 15, 2016, 5:53 AM**

Looking south and west from up above.

May 14 '16, my pics

vanman · #**1372** Posted **May 15, 2016, 10:43 AM**

mcmisen I can't thank you enough for your contributions to this forum.

VarBreStr18 · #**1373** Posted **May 15, 2016, 4:35 PM**

thank you mcminsen for the amazing pics. The web cam alone is not enough to provide a comprehensive view. Your pic captures different angles.
I dont see any excavation for T3 yet. Anybody know what is the expected completion date for T3 ??

Jebby · #**1374** Posted **May 15, 2016, 9:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blease

Large roof-top hotel pools are common in Asia and Europe.

Community center sized pools? I don't know about Asia, but a pool that size definitely is not common in europe.

faston · #**1375** Posted **May 16, 2016, 10:13 PM**

Great pics mcminsen!

Looks like the civic plaza has pretty much achieved it's final height just about level with the skytrain station.

officedweller · #**1376** Posted **May 26, 2016, 9:35 PM**

I just noticed from the website that the retail plans have changed - again!

Larger versions of the plans (with sq ft shown) available in this Brochure:
http://theamazingbrentwood.com/leasing/assets/projects/brentwood/pdf/general_brochure.pdf

STREET LEVEL (P2):

OLD:

NEW:
No noticeable change
Anchor = 44,394 sq ft

http://theamazingbrentwood.com/leasing/#/centres/amazing-brentwood/plans

LEVEL P1

OLD:

NEW
New south court entrance; Secondary south anchor in basement of existing Sears replaced with parking
South anchor = 33,052 sq ft (no escalator shown)

LEVEL 01

OLD:

NEW:
South anchor floorplate increased. North end reconfigured.
South anchor = 68,039 sq ft

http://theamazingbrentwood.com/leasing/#/centres/amazing-brentwood/plans

LEVEL 02

OLD:

NEW:
South anchor floorplate increased. North end reconfigured with new anchor spanning to base of condo tower.
Food Market added to main mall (pink) - looks like replacement for previous Food Court (note deletion of small food stalls from main cross corridor)
Both north and south back entrances to Ridgelawn Dr. widened.
North anchor = 39,995 sq ft; South anchor = 56,933 sq ft; Tower 5 anchor = 16,660 sq ft; Food Market = 19,238 sq ft
Community Centre = 13,250 sq ft

http://theamazingbrentwood.com/leasing/#/centres/amazing-brentwood/plans

LEVEL 03

OLD:

NEW:
More skylights added. Community centre reconfigured over new north anchor.
North anchor = 5,641 sq ft (?)
Community Centre = 56,107 sq ft plus 13,020 sq ft mezzanine

http://theamazingbrentwood.com/leasing/#/centres/amazing-brentwood/plans

Circulation Plan:

http://theamazingbrentwood.com/leasing/assets/projects/brentwood/pdf/general_brochure.pdf

David · #**1377** Posted **May 27, 2016, 8:51 PM**

Thanks for the great summary officedweller

officedweller · #**1378** Posted **May 28, 2016, 12:27 AM**

Webcam shot from today - there's the planter for the signature tree:

http://www.theamazingbrentwood.com/livecam.html

Klazu · #**1379** Posted **May 28, 2016, 12:58 AM**

Six levels of parking will mean lots of driving to get to the bottom. At One Wall Centre we were at P4/P5 and it took 19 turns from the street to our lit.

VarBreStr18 · #**1380** Posted **May 28, 2016, 2:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Six levels of parking will mean lots of driving to get to the bottom. At One Wall Centre we were at P4/P5 and it took 19 turns from the street to our lit.

Allow 6 to 8 minutes to get to street level if you park at P6. I hope most people use public transit to go to work or school. Leave driving on weekends when you not in a rush.