Downtown Vancouver Updates - Page 681

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**13601** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 4:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

PETITION UPDATE
Vision rejects motion to discuss barriers
The VanPoli Group

"JUN 1, 2016 — Councillor George Affleck's motion to discuss the barriers was rejected by the Vision dominated council on the basis that the motion was invalid because Councillor Affleck had previously voted against the barriers and so a new motion about the same barriers could not be heard… "

did we really thick Vision would even bother to discuss it anyways? it was only a pipe dream. maybe next election someone else will get in and they can be removed.

logan5 · #**13602** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 5:04 AM**

They did discuss it, and it was decided that barriers would be installed.

The City can't be wasting time rehashing a little thing like Burrard Street Bridge alterations. They've got bigger fish to fry, like land use policies that take years and years to finalize.

officedweller · #**13603** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 5:39 AM**

Similar fence installed on the Aurora Ave. bridge in Seattle:

Pic by Bjorn on Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62005704@N00/5724340865/

and WSDOT:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot/6987544343/in/photostream/

urbancanadian · #**13604** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 6:17 AM**

I really hope they cancel the barriers myself. But if they install the thin black ones (first pic below), then I think it could look fairly classy. If they install the thick brown ones (second pic), then it's a HUGE mistake. Could you guys live with the barriers in the first pic?

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Originally Posted by Rocketeer

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&...oIJLdT5B76U_JOind9A&ust=1464934226356080

urbancanadian · #**13605** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 6:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Similar fence installed on the Aurora Ave. bridge in Seattle:

While the thin bars make viewing easier, it's still pretty overbearing IMO.

But the Burrard Bridge is in a different class from this one...

Jebby · #**13606** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 4:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbancanadian

While the thin bars make viewing easier, it's still pretty overbearing IMO.

But the Burrard Bridge is in a different class from this one...

Without the top bar it wouldn't be so bad.

I wonder if they could design a fence that is held together just from the bottom and is simply straight metal pipes going up...

wrenegade · #**13607** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 11:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jebby

Without the top bar it wouldn't be so bad.

I wonder if they could design a fence that is held together just from the bottom and is simply straight metal pipes going up...

They can. It is what was done on the Ironworkers Bridge. It's not great. Still quote prisony-feeling. Not befitting the Burrard Bridge for sure. Though I don't think any of the proposals are appropriate.

mcminsen · #**13608** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 12:47 AM**

There is this site just east of the Seymour off ramp of the Granville Bridge at Seymour Mews and Pacific Street. I thought it may have been a city owned site that was being held for social housing. But, I saw this for sale sign the other day. Anyone know what's going on with that?

May 30 '16, my pics

officedweller · #**13609** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 1:12 AM**

It is/was a social housing site.
But I guess it's also the twin "Granville Gateway" site to Vancouver House - 425ft (but Vancouver House is taller).

http://former.vancouver.ca/commsvcs/guidelines/H005.pdf

http://former.vancouver.ca/commsvcs/BYLAWS/ODP/FCN.pdf

Jebby · #**13610** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 2:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by wrenegade

They can. It is what was done on the Ironworkers Bridge. It's not great. Still quote prisony-feeling. Not befitting the Burrard Bridge for sure. Though I don't think any of the proposals are appropriate.

The bars on the Second Narrows are very thick, though.

Thin bars with no top support wouldn't be so bad.

But honestly, any barrier will ruin the views.

mcminsen · #**13611** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 2:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

It is/was a social housing site.
But I guess it's also the twin "Granville Gateway" site to Vancouver House - 425ft (but Vancouver House is taller).

Thanks. I wonder if the site will accommodate both market and non-market residential buildings.

mcminsen · #**13612** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 3:01 AM**

I went to the first day of what used to be the Yaletown Farmers Market today in their new location at the QE Plaza on Georgia Street. It wasn't very busy. I don't think it's going to be the best location, especially when the weather gets hot. The old location on Mainland Street was so much better with the tree canopy and the old character buildings. Too bad the businesses in Yaletown were successful in having the market moved away.

For a little more background info:

Vancouver Farmers Markets to move Yaletown Farmers Market to Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza

June 2 '16, my pic

urbancanadian · #**13613** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 3:08 AM**

Adding more space for food carts on Beach Avenue:

https://twitter.com/pattersonbri/status/737123499978850304

officedweller · #**13614** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 11:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

Thanks. I wonder if the site will accommodate both market and non-market residential buildings.

I was wondering that too.

officedweller · #**13615** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 11:21 PM**

Not sure if this is the right thread...

There are MASSIVE new footings for lampposts or traffic lights in the Pacific Boulevard grass median at Davie St.

I suppose it could also be for a Mobi station (but no concrete pad) or public art(?)

Denscity · #**13616** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 11:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbancanadian

Adding more space for food carts on Beach Avenue:

https://twitter.com/pattersonbri/status/737123499978850304

Los Vangeles

officedweller · #**13617** Posted **Jun 4, 2016, 12:00 AM**

West End minor infill:

1170 Barclay Street, The “Florida Apartments”

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The proposal the site includes:
◾interior and exterior alterations, including a 2-storey plus roof deck addition,
◾a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, to this existing two-storey plus basement, multiple dwelling building,
◾increasing the number of apartment units from 16 to 28 units
◾7 surface parking spaces at the rear, having vehicular access from the lane
◾total overall density of 2.07 FSR. (17,909 SF).

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2016/06/02...-planned-for-west-end-heritage-building/

connect2source · #**13618** Posted **Jun 4, 2016, 12:38 AM**

Thanks for posting!

Love this kind of infill, perfect for the West End and preserves and respects the look, scale and feel of the street.

Tommyrey · #**13619** Posted **Jun 4, 2016, 12:45 AM**

From the www.vancouver.ca website of properties for sale, an ad for 601 Beach Crescent.
http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/City%20Web%20Page.pdf

mcminsen · #**13620** Posted **Jun 4, 2016, 12:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Tommyrey

From the www.vancouver.ca website of properties for sale, an ad for 601 Beach Crescent.
http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/City%20Web%20Page.pdf

Thanks. That's going to be interesting to watch. And when they do start something there will be a great vantage point from the Seymour ramp.