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[whatnext]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

I like how you insist on pinning this on the CoV somehow. Gregor is personally responsible isn't he?

Yes, they could make a zoning just for gas stations. We all know Gregor & Co will do anything to advnce their agenda, including banning nat gas and driving up everybody's heating costs.

[ryanmaccdn]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Yes, they could make a zoning just for gas stations. We all know Gregor & Co will do anything to advnce their agenda, including banning nat gas and driving up everybody's heating costs.

That evil man will do whatever it takes to destroy this city and turn it into a one per-center playground for the rich.

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Yeah, how green is that?!

Ridiculous with 270,000 vehicles registered in the CoV that stations are being shut down so quickly to make a quick real estate buck.

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

I like how you insist on pinning this on the CoV somehow. Gregor is personally responsible isn't he?

Originally Posted by whatnext

Yes, they could make a zoning just for gas stations. We all know Gregor & Co will do anything to advnce their agenda, including banning nat gas and driving up everybody's heating costs.

Originally Posted by ryanmaccdn

That evil man will do whatever it takes to destroy this city and turn it into a one per-center playground for the rich.

Looking at the above posts, and thinking about my once-quaint home town ... what IS Gregor & Crew's agenda for this city. What is the profit in making it a rich playground? The motive?
We all know gigantic swaths of it were sold out to HK's Concord Pacific, so does Concord have the city in their pocket, feeding them goodies and perks, or what?
And what about people on modest salaries? Where are they supposed to live? Are they supposed to commute from Yale or Boston Bar?
What is Vision Vancouver's agenda anyway? I'm curious, I'm suspicious, and I'm worried.

[osirisboy]

What's going on with the Esso on Davie? Last I heard it was listed for sale by colliers but I couldn't find it anywhere listed on their site.

[Tetsuo]

Originally Posted by VanK

The existing stations must get busier due to the closures and hopefully at some point the increased revenue/traffic can justify keeping the existing stations open. Its not like gas guzzling cars will disappear instantly.

The thing is will the existing stations increased traffic negate the increase in real estate value of the land.

There's still many sites that had stations that closed in what the 90's/early 00's that still have not been touched. The former Shells downtown come to mind.

Ron.

[connect2source]

Lush flagship opens on Robson. Includes former Lush and Danier spaces.

https://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2017/8/lush-robson-street-vancouver

[Vin]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

I like how you insist on pinning this on the CoV somehow. Gregor is personally responsible isn't he?

Yes of course. He's the mayor and he should be 120% responsible. Backward city knows how to protect Viewcones but let gas startions slip away one by one? Even if free market is to be blamed, shouldn't the City be anticipating this with the huge land value increases the past decade? What is the City doing to make it easier for future residents to switch to EVs? Is the City providing big EV charginbg areas for future residents? Nada, nothing. They only think that everyone should start biking.

So yeah, Gregor IS responsible.

[Tetsuo]

Nada, formerly Zero Waste Market, secures permanent brick-and-mortar address in Vancouver

https://www.straight.com/life/954546/nad...anent-brick-and-mortar-address-vancouver

It’s official, folks: Vancouver’s first dedicated zero-waste grocer Nada, formerly known as Zero Waste Market, has announced that it will open a permanent brick-and-mortar store at 675 East Broadway later this year.

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[teriyaki]

Not sure if I missed an announcement, but I was passing by Lansdowne and the old target space is getting some action. Looks like a tenant has been found? All the red is bring painted green now.


Picture is my own.

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by teriyaki

Not sure if I missed an announcement, but I was passing by Lansdowne and the old target space is getting some action. Looks like a tenant has been found? All the red is bring painted green now.

Opening next summer - and filling the south-east anchor spot vacated by the Target flop in April 2015 - will be the city’s third and newest T & T Supermarket.

The deal to bring in T & T, which specializes in Asian produce, as Lansdowne’s latest anchor has been in the works for more than a year and is a huge boost to the centre, according to the mall’s marketing manager Bronwyn Bailey.

T & T - which has 23 stores nationwide, including at Richmond’s Yaohan Center and Hollybridge Way — will occupy the 74,000-square-foot, first floor of the former Target and Zellers store.

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Bailey added that the second floor of the unit in question is still vacant, saying that “nothing is certain yet; it will depend, perhaps, on who would like to fit in (with T & T).”

http://www.richmond-news.com/news/giant-red-balls-turning-t-t-green-in-richmond-1.22151368

[urbancanadian]

Originally Posted by officedweller

More Chevron stations on the block.
From CBC August 17th, 2017:


http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/briti...ell-5-more-vancouver-locations-1.4251459

Thought I'd do a count of the remaining gas stations in the COV (ie. after this current batch is sold). I did this quickly so it's possible I missed one somewhere. I didn't include the last Esso downtown as I assume it'll be gone soon. Has the Chevron at 39th & Dunbar closed yet? It was sold to Wesgroup previously - I didn't include it either.

West Side
Chevron = 5
Petro Canada = 5
Shell = 6
Esso = 6
Husky = 2
Other = 0
Total = 24

East Side
Chevron = 12
PetroCan = 8
Shell = 5
Esso = 6
Husky = 4
Other = 5
Total = 40

City Wide
Chevron = 17
PetroCan = 13
Shell = 11
Esso = 12
Husky = 6
Other = 5
Total = 64

I think this is a smart move by Chevron. I would argue that the city is still somewhat oversaturated, and Chevron still has the most locations, even after these recent sales. Wouldn't be surprised to see some other stations sold by other companies. Especially on the West Side in locations that are intersected by only one major road, instead of the usual two.

[officedweller]

I think gas stations in industrial zones like SW Marine and SE Marine Drive will remain.

Originally Posted by Sheba

http://www.richmond-news.com/news/giant-red-balls-turning-t-t-green-in-richmond-1.22151368

Yowza !

A 74,000 sq ft T&T?

EDIT: The story only mentions Yaohan and Oval stores - guess President's Plaza closed?

[Waders]

Muji at Metropolis. They are doing a Media event today. The store will be opened for business on Saturday Aug 26 10am.

Picture I took today.


Staffs were handing out 'What is MUJI' leaflet.

[SpongeG]

so excited, thanks for the pics

[SpongeG]

Miniso Richmond opens on sunday at 10 am. they just posted that on their instagram.

[SpongeG]

looking at this pic it looks like they have a door outside or at least a window



source and more pics: https://www.straight.com/life/956106/wai...opens-burnaby-japanese-cultural-ceremony

[Waders]

Yes. Muji has a door that can access to outside but I think that is only for emergency exit.

I am a bit disappeared the store didn't include a Muji Cafe. The outside area would have been a good patio area to sit and enjoy some of the good food similar to what is being offered in Muji store in Asia like Hong Kong.

I walked by Muji Saturday at 8:30am. People are already lining up outside the store waiting for it to open in 1.5 hours.
By 9am, the line up have stretched to outside the mall.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by Tetsuo

Nada, formerly Zero Waste Market, secures permanent brick-and-mortar address in Vancouver

https://www.straight.com/life/954546/nad...anent-brick-and-mortar-address-vancouver

Gee, I can't imagine why they changed their name from Zero Waste Market!

[bc2mb]

I checked out the media event for MUJI yesterday.

Some interesting facts - the Metrotown store is the largest in Canada at over 7,000 sq ft.

They plan to open between 3-5 stores in the Lower Mainland and are planning to open stores in Alberta as well.

Their 150 sq ft. popup had stronger sales than some of their retail locations.

I think the store will do really well in our market.

More pics: http://urbanyvr.com/muji-metrotown-vancouver-opens-summer-2017

[SpongeG]

nice, glad to see they took advantage of having a window to the outside.