You call it blandified, and indeed it may be, with the windowless art deco façades, and the pedestrian hotel entrance.
But could I ask what changes you would make, if this is possible? I'm always interested in new and different ideas. Thanks.
West End Lego House Clinches UDP Support – French Character Set To Dazzle Hollywood North
1289 Nicola Street – DP-2018-00038 – By The Bay
Admittedly, neither Hannah nor I knew about this application before this revised version was scheduled for review by the Urban Design Panel. Then again, as it was submitted over a year and half ago, maybe we just forgot about it. Even some of Vancouver’s wisest voices have been puzzled by the long delay. After all, though the West End Community Plan only allows for six floors here (pg 42), the requested 13 foot height relaxation is allowable under the zoning guidelines.
It’s likely that aspect, along with the heritage density transfer bonus of 0.15 FSR, was the reason for this examination. That may seem excessive, but the opposition from a neighbouring building who filled the townhall room of City Hall would certainly beg to differ. These people were very organized, and even have their own spokesperson. They must be good parents too, since the children in attendance were very well-behaved.
You call it blandified, and indeed it may be, with the windowless art deco façades, and the pedestrian hotel entrance.
But could I ask what changes you would make, if this is possible? I'm always interested in new and different ideas. Thanks.
I'm thinking of examples of retail posted on the "Designs to Inspire Vancouver" thread.
Although this design appears to have extensive sliding glass doors opening to the street, it has about as much design as a Mt. Pleasant industrial block (or maybe less).
Maybe a facade with a lattice or screen that still allows people inside to see down to the street or LEDs built in.
At least there will be some neon, which is more than we can say for the new Colony and Belmont Hotel.
From Daily Hive:
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North building
Art deco features of the north building will remain, with the upper portion of the front facade retained and restored. A new vertical blade “The Rec Room” sign will be installed, and the existing canopy with neon lighting will be rebuilt.
Mountain View Micro Homes Reveal The Need For Macro Changes In Community Consultation
138 Main Street – DP-2019-00560
Since Hannah and I first became interested in our city’s growth, we’ve journeyed to many places we never expected to visit. From “The Roof” of the Hotel Vancouver, to empty storefronts on the edge of the city, we’ve experienced a lot. Yet nothing compares to the abject poverty in the Downtown Eastside. So it’s truly puzzling that so much time and money was wasted on forcing this non-market building to hold this open house.
After all, is a three hour meeting really needed to discuss the appearance of a non-market building on a lot already zoned to allow for it. I understand the development application process is meant to refine a design, to ensure it works well for its residents and the neighbourhood alike, and that the community does deserve to be heard at a local venue. However, there has to be a better way of accomplishing this as, all to often, the loudest voices literally scare people away.
Robson Square makeover of the Robson Street portion begins Monday, complete closure to last until spring 2020. Actually looking very forward to this, that temporary asphalt, with the leaves painted on looks terrible.
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