Downtown Vancouver Updates

[Anorak]

Funnily enough I actually went on that website and and asked if they were considering reviewing the viewcone policy. I don't know what I expected but the reply was unhelpful as ever:


"Thanks for taking the time to participate in the virtual open house for Shape Your City Vancouver and asking us a question.

You asked:

'Is the city wide viewcone policy being reviewed'

Our response:

This application will be subject to the existing viewcone policy that is currently applicable.

We hope this information is useful to you.

Regards,

City of Vancouver"


I really hope they're reviewing the viewcone policies with the Broadway plan. I can agree with some amount of viewcones, but they need to be broad and allow intrusions, ie. Having a small point in a view does not ruin it. There will always be parts of the city where you can't see the mountains, its very arbitrary to pick a few spots that should be preserved.

[Vin]

The City can't even remove people for camping illegally in city parks. Good luck with the Viewcones. Absolutely no faith in the system.

[GenWhy?]

Originally Posted by Vin

The City can't even remove people for camping illegally in city parks. Good luck with the Viewcones. Absolutely no faith in the system.

I think the pro-development policy days for sole developer benefit are on hiatus.

[Changing City]

There' a thread all about the viewcones that was started back in 2009 when they were last reviewed. We know the Broadway viewcones are being looked at as part of the Broadway Plan, but Council hasn't indicated any interest in reviewing the Downtown ones again. Maybe the conversation could move to that thread, if there's further discussion.

[scryer]

Originally Posted by rofina

Like any thing else with bureaucracy, it started off as a good idea. Part of the Vancouver brand is the view of Grouse, the Lions, etc. I get that, I think most residents do too.

Of course, that will mean 5 years of studies, 10 million dollars, only to have no one agree at the end or willing to make a decisions, because you know, who actually wants to make a decisions these days, and back to the drawing board for community consultation. And here we are in 2030 with nothing changed.

Exactly.

[CivicBlues]

Anyone know what happened with the development at Broughton and Robson? It's suddenly now a community garden, I assume temporarily. Wasn't a 4 story retail establishment supposed to be going up by now?

[officedweller]

Smithe & Richards Park

Pics by me today:

[officedweller]

Edit - moved to thread.

[Changing City]

Confirmation that Terrace House (on W Pender) won't get developed any time soon. From Frances Bula's Twitter feed. Port Capital have insufficient funds to cover cost overruns, and cannot pay interest to the construction lender.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by GenWhy?

I think the pro-development policy days for sole developer benefit are on hiatus.

With the economy in shambles, I think we need to focus on what drives this city, province and even the country: may it be retail, office or residential developments. You may be surprised that construction is pretty much the only industry left that is sustaining every breadwinner and government coffers to offer pandemic assistance, healthcare, among many other things. To put it on hiatus would be suicidal.

Viewcones is just an unnecessary handicap for this city's potential.

[rofina]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Confirmation that Terrace House (on W Pender) won't get developed any time soon. From Frances Bula's Twitter feed. Port Capital have insufficient funds to cover cost overruns, and cannot pay interest to the construction lender.

That's a shame. Was looking forward to seeing this exist.

[truenorth44]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Confirmation that Terrace House (on W Pender) won't get developed any time soon.

Shame that. I was looking forward to watching that go up (albeit blocking my view at the office). Thanks for the notice.

[Jimbo604]

NW corner W Georgia St & Homer St




NW corner W Georgia St & Homer St





Homer & Dunsmuir St





Pacific Centre Atrium Howe and W Georgia St


Photo credit: me

[zahav]

Isn't Terrace House already under construction? I swear I have seen construction underway. I bet another developer will step in to finish it

[Klazu]

Am I the only one thinking that the number of new proposals has significantly slowed down in the recent months? Not surprised the current situation considered but we could be in for slower times after projects currently in pipeline finish.

[Metro-One]

Originally Posted by Klazu

Am I the only one thinking that the number of new proposals has significantly slowed down in the recent months? Not surprised the current situation considered but we could be in for slower times after projects currently in pipeline finish.

For downtown, yes, but things still seem to be coming out at a decent rate in the suburbs.

But td not as if we don’t already have a glut of decent proposals that would be nice to work through.

[SeymourDrake]

STAFF REQUEST: Is it possible for the Staff/Admins to Add an autofit wrapper on all photos so they don't exceed the size of the post. I've run my own large forum for over 8 years and know what an easy fix this is and increases the user experience by doing that tweak.

Please and Thank You

[mcminsen]

June 29 '20, my pics

[Denscity]

News 1130 is reporting that Vancouver city council has approved a 60 storey tower on Nelson street.

[SpongeG]

yea

Vancouver City Council approves 60 storey tower

https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/06/30/vancouver-city-council-approves-storey-tower/