The Independent (180 Kingsway) | 64.7m | 19fl | Completed - Page 36

Changing City · #**701** Posted **Jun 14, 2019, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

As based on the direction newly approved structures are built around there. CoV fails to realize that Camden actually has a base of old buildings that make the area colourful and interesting, and not artificial ones created to match the shanty structures along Main Street. We are always trying too hard to look like somewhere else.

Sorry - you still haven't helped me understand what you're saying. Where does CoV reference Camden Town in relation to Mount Pleasant? I thought it was the developer and architect who came up with the design of the Independent, but you seem to suggest that somehow the City referenced Camden Town as a model. Can you point to where? I can't see it in the Mount Pleasant Community Plan, which was the basis for allowing the rezoning.

s211 · #**702** Posted **Jun 14, 2019, 7:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

So an architect was involved in throwing that jumble of discordant elements together?

I'll wager those beanbag-looking things will last until the first couple takes advantage of one on which to... couple. Any strata board worth their salt will toss those things almost immediately.

whatnext · #**703** Posted **Jun 14, 2019, 7:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by s211

I'll wager those beanbag-looking things will last until the first couple takes advantage of one on which to... couple. Any strata board worth their salt will toss those things almost immediately.

No doubt, though I was thinking more of the dog's breakfast of architectural elements: tiny inset windows in niches, yellow railings, blue railings, vertical seafoam spandrel, brick...it's nauseating.

Jimbo604 · #**704** Posted **Jun 17, 2019, 5:11 PM**

"Nesters Market - Broadway
Grand opening: Wednesday, June 19th!

We are located on East Broadway at Kingsway on the 2nd floor of the Independent building. Doors open at Noon. The first 300 customers will get one free loaf of Venice Bread. Come in to see our Wellness centre (featuring essential oils, supplements, natural beauty products and an on-staff Nutritionist), our bakery & deli departments (featuring fresh ready to eat meals and a large seating area), and our fresh local and organic produce!"

Source: Nesters' Facebook Page

Source: https://www.facebook.com/NestersMarket/

mcminsen · #**705** Posted **Jun 27, 2019, 8:48 AM**

June 25 '19, my pics

osirisboy · #**706** Posted **Jun 27, 2019, 1:47 PM**

Ah! Now that's how you do awnings and drain spouts. Not like on the other side of the building!

rofina · #**707** Posted **Jun 27, 2019, 4:53 PM**

Hydro cant be bothered to move the transformer from middle of sidewalk?

Vin · #**708** Posted **Jun 27, 2019, 6:13 PM**

Overall, nice interactions with the street. Love the surroundings now.

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Hydro cant be bothered to move the transformer from middle of sidewalk?

I rather that they clad it with those artist prints. Graffiti is just a no-no. In tight urban corridors, sometimes that is the only place they can place the box.

osirisboy · #**709** Posted **Jun 28, 2019, 4:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

Overall, nice interactions with the street. Love the surroundings now.

I rather that they clad it with those artist prints. Graffiti is just a no-no. In tight urban corridors, sometimes that is the only place they can place the box.

Pretty sure they can put the money below grade. But even still I think this is just poor planning or no one gave a shit

GenWhy? · #**710** Posted **Jun 28, 2019, 4:50 PM**

That's the Engineering Department and BC Hydro for you.

mcminsen · #**711** Posted **Jun 29, 2019, 4:37 AM**

People are living in the tower now.

June 28 '19, my pics

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s211 · #**712** Posted **Jun 29, 2019, 5:18 PM**

And it only took someone about five seconds to think their bike is too precious to be stored with other pleb's bikes in the bike rooms.

kaitoe · #**713** Posted **Jun 29, 2019, 7:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by s211

And it only took someone about five seconds to think their bike is too precious to be stored with other pleb's bikes in the bike rooms.

Maybe... in my building, there are quite literally not enough bike racks/stands and some people have just left their bike in the room with a lock between the front wheel and body.

s211 · #**714** Posted **Jun 29, 2019, 9:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by kaitoe

Maybe... in my building, there are quite literally not enough bike racks/stands and some people have just left their bike in the room with a lock between the front wheel and body.

In brand new buildings, the bike room requirements are pretty hefty. I'd be surprised if it had already reached maximum usage.

Klazu · #**715** Posted **Sep 28, 2019, 4:09 AM**

View from the penthouse is pretty nice, although the unit is small with a sliding door.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...986795311.html

logan5 · #**716** Posted **Sep 28, 2019, 4:55 AM**

DT Vancouver looks even bigger from that angle, with False Creek developments filling in some spaces. Nice shot.

Metro-One · #**717** Posted **Sep 28, 2019, 5:29 AM**

So, did they ever install the art display video screen?

Going to guess no, seeing how proposed screens seem to be dropped from every development in Vancouver.