[Surrey] Veterans Village | 20 , 26 fl | U/C

n a m · #1 Posted **Jun 26, 2018, 9:01 PM**

Veterans Village project approved by Surrey council Monday
The $66-million project is expected to break ground this fall at Whalley Legion property

In phase one, a 20-storey mixed-use tower will be constructed that takes inspiration from the iconic Vimy site.

This building will have 148 apartments on levels eight to 20. Levels four to seven will have 48 affordable rental housing units for veterans, first responders and their families, to be operated by Chelsea Society in partnership with BC Housing.

The second 26-storey tower, to be built in phase two, will be entirely market residential units, including 14 ground-level townhomes and 311 apartments.

Developer: Lark

source. Surrey Now Leader
https://www.surreynowleader.com/news...ouncil-monday/

GMasterAres · #2 Posted **Jun 28, 2018, 4:54 PM**

They anticipate ground breaking in the fall of this year.

Flynn86 · #3 Posted **Jun 29, 2018, 4:23 AM**

I like how this project has some color, this area needs it.

Bombaman · #4 Posted **Jul 1, 2018, 6:07 AM**

135a had lots of colorful tents before the street was cleaned up.

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Originally Posted by Flynn86

I like how this project has some color, this area needs it.

jlove390 · #5 Posted **Apr 19, 2019, 4:20 PM**

It looks like the groundbreaking is scheduled for May 23. More info in the below link:

https://www.surreynowleader.com/news...ilt-in-surrey/

fredinno · #6 Posted **Apr 20, 2019, 6:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bombaman

135a had lots of colorful tents before the street was cleaned up.

I like the colors too, but on a side note, is it just me, or is the Veteran's tower wider than most Vancouver residential towers?

Flynn86 · #7 Posted **Apr 21, 2019, 12:50 AM**

It looks pretty wide

Tysonbrown · #8 Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 6:55 PM**

Veterans Village.

LeftCoaster · #9 Posted **Apr 26, 2019, 8:52 PM**

I noticed that too. Title has been fixed.

officedweller · #10 Posted **Apr 26, 2019, 9:27 PM**

From Lark Group twitter:

Legion Veterans Village

https://twitter.com/larkgroup1

vanman · #11 Posted **Apr 26, 2019, 9:56 PM**

The red mullions over grey spandrel look hideous.

Something more like the Ritz cladding would work well to extend the red theme up the entire building.

https://www.google.com/search?q=the+...4yfGcVBfs0zHRM

Bombaman · #12 Posted **Apr 27, 2019, 3:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by vanman

The red mullions over grey spandrel look hideous.

Something more like the Ritz cladding would work well to extend the red theme up the entire building.

https://www.google.com/search?q=the+...4yfGcVBfs0zHRM

I think the 3d rendering looks great. It's good that you weren't the designer of the building.

Cypherus · #13 Posted **Apr 27, 2019, 5:03 PM**

Not every building has to look the same. I think it looks fine for the veterans theme they are going for.

osirisboy · #14 Posted **May 23, 2019, 2:42 PM**

Ground breaking ceremony happened with construction starting next month

https://www.peacearchnews.com/news/s...ng-monumental/

Flynn86 · #15 Posted **May 24, 2019, 4:47 PM**

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/legi...ction-may-2019

EhJay · #16 Posted **Jun 11, 2019, 10:50 PM**

Demolition of the old Legion has begun!

vanman · #17 Posted **Jun 11, 2019, 11:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bombaman

I think the 3d rendering looks great. It's good that you weren't the designer of the building.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Having said that, I hope my comment did not offend as that was not my intention.

rpvan · #18 Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 11:55 PM**

Have they begun excavation yet?

I also like the 3rd rendering; the overall design and colour is a nice change from the usual grey/blue towers we see across Metro Van.

Shift · #19 Posted **Aug 17, 2019, 4:26 AM**

It looks like they've been doing geotechnical drilling the past few weeks but haven't seen any excavation yet.

rpvan · #20 Posted **Sep 5, 2019, 12:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Shift

It looks like they've been doing geotechnical drilling the past few weeks but haven't seen any excavation yet.

That's too bad excavation hasn't begun yet. Any updated timeline on construction?