Downtown Vancouver Updates - Page 813

rofina · #**16241** Posted **May 24, 2018, 11:03 PM**

It would surprise me a little if they got away putting this up?

This few blocks has turned into an area of $3000 a foot towers, not sure how this fits into that paradigm.

Or is the business plan to piggy back off the area premium with a B grade tower to increase margin?

Klazu · #**16242** Posted **May 25, 2018, 12:28 AM**

That tower is not meant to be highlight of the area. It is a filler that will bring enough height and height variation to the area.

officedweller · #**16243** Posted **May 25, 2018, 12:43 AM**

I'll bet the conventional design will provide more useable floorplates than other iconic towers.

rofina · #**16244** Posted **May 25, 2018, 2:31 PM**

I agree with both comments above, but we also know that the land alone cost over $70 million.

Why pay premium for a filler tower unit when icons are going up all around?

osirisboy · #**16245** Posted **May 25, 2018, 3:23 PM**

Article on the park and how the city is looking at options to expand it

https://urbanyvr.com/coopers-park-yaletown-expansion/amp

What I find really interesting and funny is how the city says that the space underneath Cambie bridge provides for a great opportunity, quote "developing under the bridge provides cover from the weather and the possibility for year-round use in a uniquely urban environment”

Odd how that somehow doesn't apply when it comes to the viaducts.

jollyburger · #**16246** Posted **May 25, 2018, 8:00 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by osirisboy

Article on the park and how the city is looking at options to expand it

https://urbanyvr.com/coopers-park-yaletown-expansion/amp

What I find really interesting and funny is how the city says that the space underneath Cambie bridge provides for a great opportunity, quote "developing under the bridge provides cover from the weather and the possibility for year-round use in a uniquely urban environment”

Odd how that somehow doesn't apply when it comes to the viaducts.

Just fall in line and don't question anything.

Vin · #**16247** Posted **May 25, 2018, 8:01 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by osirisboy

Article on the park and how the city is looking at options to expand it

https://urbanyvr.com/coopers-park-yaletown-expansion/amp

What I find really interesting and funny is how the city says that the space underneath Cambie bridge provides for a great opportunity, quote "developing under the bridge provides cover from the weather and the possibility for year-round use in a uniquely urban environment”

Odd how that somehow doesn't apply when it comes to the viaducts.

That's how this City rolls. Statements can totally contradict each other but I don't think they care, as long as their demands, many nonsensical, are met. Oh wait, did I just describe the current White House?

uzi · #**16248** Posted **May 28, 2018, 1:29 AM**

guys I read this article about the redesign of "origami tower". any news?
http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/555-west-cordova-vancouver-reveal-may-2018

madog222 · #**16249** Posted **May 28, 2018, 2:22 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by uzi

guys I read this article about the redesign of "origami tower". any news?
http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/555-west-cordova-vancouver-reveal-may-2018

Here is it's thread.

uzi · #**16250** Posted **May 29, 2018, 6:19 PM**

^thanks!

officedweller · #**16251** Posted **May 30, 2018, 1:27 AM**

Crane on Hastings May 26th

Roger Steers twitter (RJC):

https://twitter.com/RogerSteers

uzi · #**16252** Posted **May 30, 2018, 5:34 AM**

^what project is the crane for?

officedweller · #**16253** Posted **May 30, 2018, 7:17 AM**

Don't know probably just HVAc equipment to the roof of a tower - probably Guinness Tower.

jollyburger · #**16254** Posted **May 30, 2018, 7:44 AM**

Photo was taken from the roof of Manulife Place and then the other shot is of that building as well.. Not sure what the placement of the second crane is for..

Changing City · #**16255** Posted **May 30, 2018, 4:11 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Photo was taken from the roof of Manulife Place and then the other shot is of that building as well.. Not sure what the placement of the second crane is for..

Isn't the second crane needed to add the booms on the first one?

officedweller · #**16256** Posted **Jun 1, 2018, 12:19 AM**

The Smithe

Pic by me yesterday:

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mcminsen · #**16257** Posted **Jun 6, 2018, 10:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

1688 Davie Street (former London Drugs parking lot).

May 1 '18, my pics

June 4 '18, my pics

mcminsen · #**16258** Posted **Jun 6, 2018, 10:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

1188 Bidwell (at Davie).

May 1 '18, my pics

June 4 '18, my pics

mcminsen · #**16259** Posted **Jun 6, 2018, 11:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

Westbank's two tower 1661 Davie site (former Safeway store). Some concrete and rebar has appeared. Maybe a crane soon?

May 1 '18, my pics

The first of what I presume will be two cranes at the site is now up.

June 4 '18, my pics

LeftCoaster · #**16260** Posted **Jun 6, 2018, 8:48 PM**

Never thought I'd see that many cranes in my life in the West End.

While I welcome the change, but I do hope the character of the West end doesn't change too much. I hope it becomes a nicer version of the West End, not another Yaletown clone.