Great Canadian Skyline Thread II - Page 510

kel · #**10181** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 12:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pavlov

Metro Calgary is more like 1.4 million now. But the answer is the same: No, there is not a city of 1.4 million in North America with a skyline more impressive than Calgary's.

Also there’s not a skyline of 1.4 million or less in NA more impressive than Edmonton’s accept for Calgary. Alberta cities definitely punch above there size for skylines.

mcminsen · #**10182** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 5:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by shappy

The abysmal architecture of the surrounding buildings help to make Vancouver House's quality all the more apparent. It's location isn't the best either.

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

Re: location, that's the tower design's raison d'être. It's on a cramped triangular site next to an on ramp to Granville Bridge. If it was anywhere else it wouldn't be the shape it is.

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Originally Posted by shappy

I'm not talking about the site - I mean the immediate area

I'm baffled. But, I'm eager to hear about the area as seen through someone else's eyes. When you walk around that neighbourhood what is it that makes you think the immediate area "isn't the best either"? The one minute walk to the False Creek Seawall? The 3 minute walk to George Wainborn Park? The small park immediately across Howe Street? The neighbourhood cafes and restaurants? The Long Table craft distillery (best G&Ts in town) within crawling distance? The ferry dock to Granville Island? The palm trees on Howe and Beach? The nearby daycare? The Vancouver Aquatic Centre? Sunset Beach? Bus stop across the street? The Canada Line subway station a short walk away? The south facing slope? The views? The new supermarket, public amenities and art that will be part of the complex?

One downside to the immediate area for a while will be construction. There are several other major towers going up nearby. They're not being built there because the immediate area is undesirable.

Again, what do you see when you walk that area? And when was the last time you did that?

shappy · #**10183** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 5:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

I'm baffled. But, I'm eager to hear about the area as seen through someone else's eyes. When you walk around that neighbourhood what is it that makes you think the immediate area "isn't the best either"? The one minute walk to the False Creek Seawall? The 3 minute walk to George Wainborn Park? The small park immediately across Howe Street? The neighbourhood cafes and restaurants? The Long Table craft distillery (best G&Ts in town) within crawling distance? The ferry dock to Granville Island? The palm trees on Howe and Beach? The nearby daycare? The Vancouver Aquatic Centre? Sunset Beach? Bus stop across the street? The Canada Line subway station a short walk away? The south facing slope? The views? The new supermarket, public amenities and art that will be part of the complex?

One downside to the immediate area for a while will be construction. There are several other major towers going up nearby. They're not being built there because the immediate area is undesirable.

Again, what do you see when you walk that area? And when was the last time you did that?

Like you said, it's next to an on ramp. That was my initial point - hence "immediate area". I did stay on Beach Crescent right across from George Wainborn Park 2 summers ago. It's pleasant but thin on charm. Just a bunch of condos, really. Some retail on nearby streets but I didn't come across anything interesting. That pretty much sums up my impression. I visited friends near the 4th Ave strip in Kitsilano and thought that was a much more charming and interesting area if that helps.

Chadillaccc · #**10184** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 9:09 PM**

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Coldrsx · #**10185** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 10:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by kel

Also there’s not a skyline of 1.4 million or less in NA more impressive than Edmonton’s accept for Calgary. Alberta cities definitely punch above there size for skylines.

Bingo. Very few cities of our sizes have skylines/#high-rises anywhere near us... with the exception being SanFran, Denver and perhaps Boston. That said, many have more complete first rings.

905er · #**10186** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 11:28 PM**

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This pic is beautiful!.. its a different angle than what we usually see and it really showcases how beautiful Calgary is. Such an idyllic pic. Well done Calgary!!

Chadillaccc · #**10187** Posted **Mar 10, 2019, 2:28 AM**

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Anyways, skyliiine!

By Ana Shahnovich on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ana_shahnovich/

mcminsen · #**10188** Posted **Mar 10, 2019, 4:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by shappy

Like you said, it's next to an on ramp. That was my initial point - hence "immediate area". I did stay on Beach Crescent right across from George Wainborn Park 2 summers ago. It's pleasant but thin on charm. Just a bunch of condos, really. Some retail on nearby streets but I didn't come across anything interesting. That pretty much sums up my impression. I visited friends near the 4th Ave strip in Kitsilano and thought that was a much more charming and interesting area if that helps.

Ah, so you don't know the area around Vancouver House at all.

False Creek, Vancouver, March 9 '19, my pic