North Shore Updates - Page 74

Pinion · #**1461** Posted **Jul 20, 2017, 10:08 PM**

Kelly Clarkson did a performance at the Shipyards last night (turn on volume).

https://twitter.com/Craig_Mc_B/status/888062341496979457

LeftCoaster · #**1462** Posted **Jul 21, 2017, 8:59 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by retro_orange

since when has a bowling alley ever caused a disturbance.

https://youtu.be/axHoy0hnQy8?t=42s

Pinion · #**1463** Posted **Jul 21, 2017, 9:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

https://youtu.be/axHoy0hnQy8?t=42s

Heh, I was expecting this clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YedqV4Gl_us&t=61s

retro_orange · #**1464** Posted **Jul 21, 2017, 9:50 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

https://youtu.be/axHoy0hnQy8?t=42s

wow...

I suppose if the bowling alley was in a wood framed part of the building it would be an issue but it's gonna be buried beneath the retail above that's concrete as well. The machines can't be any louder than a large heavy garage door opening and closing often for the underground parkade.

Pinion · #**1465** Posted **Jul 23, 2017, 3:17 AM**

Polygon Gallery is nearly complete. Not nearly as shiny/reflective as advertised.

@gwenfarley11

mcminsen · #**1466** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 8:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pinion

Here's a Grosvenor Ambleside update from today:

Grosvenor Ambleside, West Vancouver by chrisjohann, on Flickr

^^^ Pinion's post was from April 1st. So, about 4 months later... it's quite the shape shifter as you move around it.

July 26 '17, my pics

mcminsen · #**1467** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 8:32 AM**

July 26 '17, my pics

christmas · #**1468** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 8:49 AM**

Looks absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the update.

idunno · #**1469** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 6:00 PM**

Grosvenor is one solid developer. I can't wait for their Hornby/Pacific project to finally get going.

osirisboy · #**1470** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 6:30 PM**

Are there plans to develop the sales centre and police station? Didn't the police station move out? It's been a while since I've been over there

Pinion · #**1471** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 8:03 PM**

That's phase 2, yes. The WVPD have to vacate by the end of the year and are on track to move into a new building combined with the municipal hall at Fulton and 17th (a bit northwest) this fall.

• Video Link

The completed development:

officedweller · #**1472** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 10:03 PM**

Looks great, thanks!

officedweller · #**1473** Posted **Jul 28, 2017, 9:49 PM**

Has this one been posted?

An image of what the proposed residential development would look like at 1441 St. Georges Avenue | Submitted
https://www.biv.com/article/2017/7/new-23-storey-residential-tower-proposed-north-van/

Pinion · #**1474** Posted **Jul 29, 2017, 3:26 AM**

It was posted but news of it going to public hearing is new.

Pam "no to everything" Bookham being on board almost makes it a sure thing.

Pinion · #**1475** Posted **Jul 29, 2017, 11:34 PM**

Caribbean Days 2017 in Lower Lonsdale. Good for people watching and not much else, thanks to an overwhelming RCMP presence that's really toned it down from what I remember in the 80s/90s, and a declining local Caribbean population. Persian/Filipino Days would be more appropriate now.

Caribbean Days 2017, North Vancouver by chrisjohann, on Flickr

Note the diners in the sky in the top right

Caribbean Days 2017, North Vancouver by chrisjohann, on Flickr

...which leads to a smooth transition into West Quay updates

Caribbean Days 2017, North Vancouver by chrisjohann, on Flickr

West Quay, North Vancouver by chrisjohann, on Flickr

West Quay, North Vancouver by chrisjohann, on Flickr

At least they're trying to do something interesting on the retail corners... I guess

West Quay, North Vancouver by chrisjohann, on Flickr

jozero · #**1476** Posted **Aug 1, 2017, 5:50 AM**

What happened with the Gallery cladding ?

Pinion · #**1477** Posted **Aug 1, 2017, 1:04 PM**

The shiny material is still underneath... Maybe they overestimated how much it would show? Or, shocker, contractors messed up.

Pinion · #**1478** Posted **Aug 3, 2017, 12:50 AM**

3rd and Chesterfield has started construction:

BodomReaper · #**1479** Posted **Aug 3, 2017, 10:34 PM**

Have to say West Quay looks pretty cheapo for such a visible project in a prime location. It's the calibre of woodframe you'd expect to find more in Surrey.

trofirhen · #**1480** Posted **Aug 4, 2017, 4:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pinion

3rd and Chesterfield has started construction:

I recall from years back that Third and Chesterfield was one of the dreariest, bleakest intersections in the Lower Lonsdale corridor. What I cannot understand is the neglect.
They're in a location where some subtle but elegant touches could be added; stonework? Arches? More originality of design? Would it increase property value? Suggestions welcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BodomReaper

Have to say West Quay looks pretty cheapo for such a visible project in a prime location. It's the calibre of wood frame you'd expect to find more in Surrey.

Well, yeah, just about. I cannot understand how the developers chose not to "exploit (in the polite sense) the location more, with better, sleeker, and more quality design.