Vancouver Infill & Lowrise Updates Discussion

[Feathered Friend]

Sadly, sometimes there are too many events to cover them all. So, while this new development looks rather nice, & has won the the #Vancouver Heritage Commission's support, we don't know verdict of the UDP. Still, you can learn more & speak up here.

https://development.vancouver.ca/pc2525carolina/index.htm

https://twitter.com/City_Duo/status/1079170367262867456

[whatnext]

Has anyone heard anything more about the Turners Dairy townhouse project at Quebec and 17th? I went by today and the sign looked a bit faded. Rezoning application was April 2017, so closing in on two years ago...

[IMG]Turners Dairy by whatnextyvr, on Flickr[/IMG]

[misher]

Originally Posted by whatnext

The Kenstone project is also ridiculously priced. The units are large but $2.99 million for a third floor? At least 8th is quieter than Granville but you'd need your head examined to pay such prices when you see what it can get elsewhere.

Well many units sold I guess lol. I know the project across the street was seeing a couple million for each townhouse. They bought the land on 8th for cheap and lucked out as prices rose rapidly after the Broadway announcement.

Between 8th Fir and Granville is more desirable as you don’t get cross traffic due to the fir street off ramp. 8th between Granville and hemlock you get a bunch of cross traffic and on 7th you do as well.

[csbvan]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Has anyone heard anything more about the Turners Dairy townhouse project at Quebec and 17th? I went by today and the sign looked a bit faded. Rezoning application was April 2017, so closing in on two years ago...

[IMG]Turners Dairy by whatnextyvr, on Flickr[/IMG]

It was approved in February of 2018:

https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applications/6w17thave/index.htm

[officedweller]

When did the Aoyuan building (The Granville) change into a spandrel-clad cousin to the Ellsworth (on Main)?

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by officedweller

When did the Aoyuan building (The Granville) change into a spandrel-clad cousin to the Ellsworth (on Main)?

I initially suggested it was by the same architects - but it isn't. As Feathered Friend noted on the City Duo blog, the UDP rejected the initial design, and one suggestion was that the big balconies on Granville should be reconsidered - which seems to have happened.

[officedweller]

Ahh, same architects, thanks.

[osirisboy]

That's disappointing

[Feathered Friend]

Shake off the Rain – City Duo Returns to Reveal New Fraser Street Rental Housing

3615 – 3645 Fraser Street
Happy 2019 Everyone! We’re back, and hopefully rested up enough to cover another year of the changes our city is experiencing. It certainly seems like it will be a busy one, with the discussions around the new City Plan as well as several neighbourhood plans. Of course, our city can’t simply hit pause while all of this is going on, so we’re glad to see the continued growth of rental housing along Fraser Street.

Hannah and I have often talked about why the area around Fraser and Kingsway is fast becoming one of our favourite areas of the city. That’s not to say it wasn’t attractive before, but the combination of old businesses and new retail space has created a real thriving hub. Plus the new rental housing options in the neighbourhood help ensure that a night out with our friends doesn’t result in a several hour long commute to the Fraser Valley.

That said, it might require a walk up the hill that begins at Fraser and 20th Avenue, as the western side of that block is proposed to bring more of the housing our city needs. At least that seems to be the hope behind the first pre-application notice we’ve received this year that proposes to bring a mixture of 62 townhomes and apartments to this area under the Affordable Housing Choices Interim Rezoning Policy.

https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2019/01/07...reveal-new-fraser-street-rental-housing/

[Feathered Friend]

https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applications/708renfrew/documents/elevations.pdf

708-796 Renfrew Street and 2906-2908 East Georgia Street
It may have been one of the last items scheduled at the Urban Design Panel in 2018, but the review of these Renfrew Street rental buildings was long overdue. In fact, when it was first scheduled to go before the panel earlier in April, these two buildings were actually joined together as one, were slightly taller, offered more space for rental housing, and lined Renfrew Street with storefronts to expand the nearby shopping strip...

While some questioned how the new design could still reach the high environmental standard of a passive house, others seemed less concerned. As one member summed up, it may no longer be able to save the planet, but the changes had saved the neighbourhood...

https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2019/01/09...al-standards-and-eliminate-retail-space/

[osirisboy]

Why the blocks of colour? And randomized. Not attractive

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

Why the blocks of colour? And randomized. Not attractive

Because it’s the architectural gimmick du jour.

A couple years ago it was light features.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Because it’s the architectural gimmick du jour.

A couple years ago it was light features.

Not sure about du jour lol. it's been around for awhile. Ie spectrum. But yeah gimmicky. And the worst I find is when it's "random"

[osirisboy]

https://urbanyvr.com/west-king-edward-vancouver-rental-apartments/amp

What the hell is this? Looks a little like a prison. And those poor kids having only some stumps to play with lmao

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

And the worst I find is when it's "random"

It's random because they're moveable perforated metal screens. "They have been proposed to alleviate privacy and overlook issues raised by neighbours adjacent to the project. On the southwest facade, the movable screens also serve to provide a substantial solar protection and prevent overheating."

[officedweller]

Anyone know of any feedback on similar screens at 999 Seymour?
i.e. durability?

Originally Posted by osirisboy

https://urbanyvr.com/west-king-edward-vancouver-rental-apartments/amp

What the hell is this? Looks a little like a prison. And those poor kids having only some stumps to play with lmao

the stumps are for parkour .. very European

[cov]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

Why the blocks of colour? And randomized. Not attractive

I think the colour panels look great, and adds interesting elements to an otherwise mundane block

[BodomReaper]

Originally Posted by Changing City

I guess it's not too surprising - it's by the same architects. As Feathered Friend noted on the City Duo blog, the UDP rejected the initial design, and one suggestion was that the big balconies on Granville should be reconsidered - which seems to have happened.

I don't think this is correct. Ellsworth was designed by MCM, who kept the same massing as an Arno Matis design commissioned by a different developer, but cheapened the facade. IBI is listed as the architect for The Granville.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by BodomReaper

I don't think this is correct. Ellsworth was designed by MCM, who kept the same massing as an Arno Matis design commissioned by a different developer, but cheapened the facade. IBI is listed as the architect for The Granville.

You are completely correct, and I was mistaken. IBI did the towers behind Ellsworth (Social, and District), but MCM did the redesign of Ellsworth. It's correct on my blog - I should obviously read it!

I've noticed MCM and IBI design somewhat similar midrise buildings. The so far unbuilt Davie and Granville building is by MCM, and Spot on Cambie (which has an angled upper part a bit like The Granville) is by IBI.

[whatnext]

looks like Dunbar Terrace is ready to rent. Still couldn't tell if someone has taken the large commercial space. North corner is For Lease.

[IMG]IMG_9222 by whatnextyvr, on Flickr[/IMG]