Canadian City Proposals

[esquire]

Originally Posted by suburbanite

I don't know the exact rules but I can't think of any built recently that have them. I imagine it opens them up to a whole bunch of liability issues.

Now that you mention it, just about every major downtown hotel I can think of in Canada with balconies dates back to the 60s or 70s... nothing recent.

[dleung]

Originally Posted by vanman

Latest renderings of the Oakridge Mall redevelopment in Vancouver.

They should develop new rules that restrict architectural renderings to a certain level of realism lest they be accused of false advertising (unless there are details showing how that amount of planting will be made possible). The Montreal render will only look like that for a few minutes at a certain time of year! Hope it's just a yellow reflective soffit, cuz we all know what "gold" glass looks like:

[Chadillaccc]

Ouuu I love it. Westbank is amazing.


Calgary just got a nice infill proposal in the central neighbourhood of Ramsay (of Inglewood-Ramsay fame ) by a local developer. On top of that, Prime Minister Trudeau just announced $31 million for a carbon-neutral 15-storey affordable housing tower in the city's southwest today.





And a really nice one by another local development for 17 Avenue SW at 5A Street, smack dab in the middle of the Red Mile.




And another on 17 Avenue SW at 5 Street by the same developer which is apparently starting soon...

[SpongeG]

Three building development for Burquitlam/Coquitlam

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/tag/730-clarke-road/







Also Burquitlam/Coquitlam, this one is a 1/2 block over from the currently under construction 3 Tower development Lougheed Heights

29-Storey Tower Proposed for Burquitlam Site

Details of the proposal, entitled “Precidia” include:

176 market condo units;
60 one-bedrooms, 98 two-bedrooms and 18 three-bedrooms;
65 market rental units;
5 studios, 32 one-bedrooms, 17 two-bedrooms & 11 three bedrooms;
10 non-market rental units;
2 studios, 5 one-bedrooms and 3 two-bedrooms;
13,000 SF of amenity space;
a total density of 5.50 FAR;
a total building height of 305 ft;
310 parking spaces.

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/11/16/29-storey-tower-proposed-for-burquitlam-site/

[SpongeG]

Also in Coquitlam, the hotel is now closed and fenced off, demolition and construction should start soon. Will be done over Four Phases and consist of 5 towers when complete.

Phase One 2 towers and retail and office space.









as it will be seen from the Trans Canada highway 1.


images source

[SpongeG]

Also Coquitlam/Burquitlam. Basically all of North Road on the Coquitlam side will be replaced by Towers under the city's neighbourhood plan.

41 storey & 6 storey. Across the street from Lougheed Heights. Lowrise will be rental units.
304 units
-295 market
-5 live work
-4 townhomes





Replacing this


images source

[Coldrsx]

Shift






https://twitter.com/IanOyeg/status/1066053400373026816
@ianoyeg

[rbt]

Originally Posted by esquire

Are balconies no longer allowed in hotels? I can think of at least one instance where I stayed at a hotel in downtown Toronto that had them...

They're allowed but they have added costs (insurance mostly but maintenance too) without any benefit to rates or occupancy.

[FrAnKs]

Translated from French about ''Le Phare'' project in Québec City :

(Original article, click here) :
https://www.journaldequebec.com/2018/11/22/dallaire-va-de-lavant-avec-son-megaprojet

Dallaire goes ahead with his ''Le Phare'' megaproject.

Despite the strong opposition expressed in recent weeks during the three nights of information and consultation on Le Phare project, Michel Dallaire said that his megaproject will go ahead.

"I did not expect a lot of people to come out and defend us tonight [Wednesday]. This is not a forum for that. It is a forum that is there to listen to people who do not agree, "said the promoter of the project.

The latter assured the same breath that polls show strong support from the people of Quebec at these four towers, including a 65-storey, Sainte-Foy.

"Big shade"

Mr. Dallaire, who was eager to attend all public meetings of the City, reiterated that the idea of building such a high tower at the entrance to Quebec City came from his Group, not from the Mayor.

"Mr. Labeaume did not call me to ask me to build a 65-storey building. Mr. Labeaume has publicly asked that Groupe Dallaire, for this site, make a significant project for the Quebec City region. There is a big nuance, "he insisted.

Minimized fear

The businessman has also minimized the fears concerning the inconvenience associated with 10 years of work.

"The inconvenient part is when you dig. But we are not 10 years in excavation. After the excavation, we work inside our site, "he assured.

According to him, the work at Le Phare and those planned in the same sector for the structuring transport network (in particular for the interchange hub) will not be mutually detrimental.

"We coordinate with the City to do the work at the same time and not to open a street twice," he said.

Michel Dallaire hopes that the work of Le Phare will begin in the spring of 2019. The proponent will have to obtain the municipal permits required for each phase of construction of the megaproject.

[ericmacm]

Originally Posted by FrAnKs

Translated from French about ''Le Phare'' project in Québec City :

(Original article, click here) :
https://www.journaldequebec.com/2018/11/22/dallaire-va-de-lavant-avec-son-megaprojet

Dallaire goes ahead with his ''Le Phare'' megaproject.

Despite the strong opposition expressed in recent weeks during the three nights of information and consultation on Le Phare project, Michel Dallaire said that his megaproject will go ahead.

"I did not expect a lot of people to come out and defend us tonight [Wednesday]. This is not a forum for that. It is a forum that is there to listen to people who do not agree, "said the promoter of the project.

The latter assured the same breath that polls show strong support from the people of Quebec at these four towers, including a 65-storey, Sainte-Foy.

"Big shade"

Mr. Dallaire, who was eager to attend all public meetings of the City, reiterated that the idea of building such a high tower at the entrance to Quebec City came from his Group, not from the Mayor.

"Mr. Labeaume did not call me to ask me to build a 65-storey building. Mr. Labeaume has publicly asked that Groupe Dallaire, for this site, make a significant project for the Quebec City region. There is a big nuance, "he insisted.

Minimized fear

The businessman has also minimized the fears concerning the inconvenience associated with 10 years of work.

"The inconvenient part is when you dig. But we are not 10 years in excavation. After the excavation, we work inside our site, "he assured.

According to him, the work at Le Phare and those planned in the same sector for the structuring transport network (in particular for the interchange hub) will not be mutually detrimental.

"We coordinate with the City to do the work at the same time and not to open a street twice," he said.

Michel Dallaire hopes that the work of Le Phare will begin in the spring of 2019. The proponent will have to obtain the municipal permits required for each phase of construction of the megaproject.

That's awesome! Really happy that Le Phare is going ahead.

[FrAnKs]

Originally Posted by ericmacm

That's awesome! Really happy that Le Phare is going ahead.

Same here!

We're always talking about the highest tower...but the 2nd one will be something too at 180m tall and 50 storeys... that would still be among the highest towers in Downtown Montréal if it was built there !

[ericmacm]

Originally Posted by FrAnKs

Same here!

We're always talking about the highest tower...but the 2nd one will be something too at 180m tall and 50 storeys... that would still be among the highest towers in Downtown Montréal if it was built there !

It'll absolutely be something! 180m is still quite a build in its own right, especially in Quebec City. I've always been surprised that Quebec City hasn't had much in the way of skyscrapers given its population. Hopefully that changes and we see some more projects popping up soon over there!

[Dirt_Devil]

Originally Posted by FrAnKs

Same here!

We're always talking about the highest tower...but the 2nd one will be something too at 180m tall and 50 storeys... that would still be among the highest towers in Downtown Montréal if it was built there !

185m to be exact as per the permit issued by the city.

Phare 3 and 4 should be 110m and 60m high respectively.

[FrAnKs]

Originally Posted by ericmacm

I've always been surprised that Quebec City hasn't had much in the way of skyscrapers given its population. Hopefully that changes and we see some more projects popping up soon over there!

It's not surprising at all when you know the city and its history aswell as mentality. Québec City is a historic city that has had a certain ''Village'' feel for a long time. Montréal is the place for skyscrapers & big city vibe in this province. But things are slowly changing on our side, for the best I hope. Meanwhile, I believe the area around the old city core will see multiple projects rising, but they'll mostly be midrises at a maximum of say 12 floors.
One need to always remember that Québec City is not a conventional city in this continent and its skyline(s) will remain unconventional.

[FrAnKs]

Originally Posted by Dirt_Devil

185m to be exact as per the permit issued by the city.

Phare 3 and 4 should be 110m and 60m high respectively.

Merci de la précision. C'est débile pareil, c'est 1.2m plus haut que l'Avenue à Montréal et c'est déjà toute une tour et à 110m pour la 3e tour, c'est l'équivalent du Jules-Dallaire #2 qu'on remarque déjà partout en ville !

[ericmacm]

Originally Posted by FrAnKs

It's not surprising at all when you know the city and its history aswell as mentality. Québec City is a historic city that has had a certain ''Village'' feel for a long time. Montréal is the place for skyscrapers & big city vibe in this province. But things are slowly changing on our side, for the best I hope. Meanwhile, I believe the area around the old city core will see multiple projects rising, but they'll mostly be midrises at a maximum of say 12 floors.
One need to always remember that Québec City is not a conventional city in this continent and its skyline(s) will remain unconventional.

That is very true, Quebec City feels very different from.everywhere else in Canada. Last time I went there (a long while ago) it truly felt like I was not in Canada. It felt really nice though. I feel like I have to visit again sometime soon. I'm sure eventually it will become more developed, it would be nice to see the old city core gain some more towers.

Hoping for a change in the skyscraper dynamic over there! It will definitely remain a different place than the rest of Canada, I hope that the architecture and tower design will be representative of that.

[ssiguy]

Update for the Vancouver Oakridge development: Apparently Westbank has already started marketing its Oakridge condos...………..in Hong Kong! After they are nearly sold out in Hong Kong Vancouverites might have a shot at them and they are very reasonably priced with one bedrooms starting at $1.2 million. Very typical of Vancouver building housing for people that don`t live here and building it at transit stations for people who don`t take transit.

[Chadillaccc]

Yikes, that is lunacy.

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally Posted by suburbanite

A Hotel with a permanent residence program. You're right that it's probably not fair to compare the lack of balconies though. Technically any suite could be rented out as a hotel room which makes balconies a no-go.

I know it's inconsequential. Perhaps it's my many years as editor. It bothers me how One King is referred to as a residential condo. It's not. It's also pretty dumb to use a commercial property as a residence.

You got me thinking. The Chelsea on Gerrard has balconies which are permanently sealed off from guests so no balconies on newer hotels may be more complex than a simple financial decision.

[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by ericmacm

That's awesome! Really happy that Le Phare is going ahead.

Likewise, glad to see it got it's municipal approvals. Still unsure of the economic viability of this project but hopefully they can make it happen.