Burnaby Updates - Page 149

Sheba · #**2961** Posted **Jul 9, 2020, 1:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Thanks!
How about a map?

How about I leave that to you...

I'm happy to see some action on Kathleen Ave - that's the one street with houses in the middle of a sea of lowrise buildings. Also Hazel and Kingsway for pretty much the same reason.

Spr0ckets · #**2962** Posted **Jul 9, 2020, 3:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Sheba

The people living in Maywood should have known they were on borrowed time years ago, and for any of them paying attention (not likely many of them) 10 years ago.

It seems I have too much time and need more hobbies. I went through the latest Burnaby Major Projects and have listed all the ones in the Metrotown area with a date / update as of this year. You'll notice there are a lot more south of Kingsway than north (to be fair there's also a lot more property in the area plan south of Kingsway too)......

Your Maywood list is missing a few projects that are either already past the application phase with the city and no longer listed on the site, or some that are, or some that are not in the application phase yet but known to be in development conceptualization stage.

Belford Properties alone has FOUR tower projects for the Maywood area at Cassie & McKay Ave (don't have the exact street number address), Silver Ave (Not 'Silver' Tower but south of it) and another at Silver and Maywood. The fourth one is listed for "Telford Ave." But I think it may be the Telford one you listed.

https://belfordproperties.ca/projects/
They're also the developers for Sun Towers and are currently in the excavation phase for Sun Tower 2 with Tower 1 almost topped out and closing in on construction completion.

And then there's one currently in application phase (Inital report on April 27th of this year) on Dow Ave. across the street from Moda Tower (located on the lots at 6645, 6659, 6675, 6691 Dow Avenue.

And also not listed on your list and which has already submitted an inital report is one I posted an image of about a page or so back in the lot next door to Metroplace and between it and the Highline Tower on Beresford Ave. @ at 6450, 6486, 6488, 6508 Telford Avenue and it's by Chris Dikeakos Architects (forgot the Developer name but I listed it above with the image)

Sheba · #**2963** Posted **Jul 9, 2020, 5:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by Spr0ckets

Your Maywood list is missing a few projects that are either already past the application phase with the city and no longer listed on the site, or some that are, or some that are not in the application phase yet but known to be in development conceptualization stage.

Belford Properties alone has FOUR tower projects for the Maywood area at Cassie & McKay Ave (don't have the exact street number address), Silver Ave (Not 'Silver' Tower but south of it) and another at Silver and Maywood. The fourth one is listed for "Telford Ave." But I think it may be the Telford one you listed.

https://belfordproperties.ca/projects/
They're also the developers for Sun Towers and are currently in the excavation phase for Sun Tower 2 with Tower 1 almost topped out and closing in on construction completion.

And then there's one currently in application phase (Inital report on April 27th of this year) on Dow Ave. across the street from Moda Tower (located on the lots at 6645, 6659, 6675, 6691 Dow Avenue.

And also not listed on your list and which has already submitted an inital report is one I posted an image of about a page or so back in the lot next door to Metroplace and between it and the Highline Tower on Beresford Ave. @ at 6450, 6486, 6488, 6508 Telford Avenue and it's by Chris Dikeakos Architects (forgot the Developer name but I listed it above with the image)

I did mention I pulled that info off the latest Burnaby Major Projects - if something's not listed on the page... Also I only included ones that have a 2020 date / update on them (aka newer ones). I'm sure there are some that just haven't been added to Burnaby's list yet and will show up on the next one. Anything that's currently under construction would either have an older date or not be listed on there anymore. For Belford I see:

6366 Cassie Avenue and 6433 McKay Avenue
Second Reading 2018 June 11

6444 Silver Avenue
Initial Report TABLED 2018 June 11

So those seem to be going nowhere fast.

Spr0ckets · #**2964** Posted **Jul 9, 2020, 5:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sheba

I did mention I pulled that info off the latest Burnaby Major Projects - if something's not listed on the page... Also I only included ones that have a 2020 date / update on them (aka newer ones). I'm sure there are some that just haven't been added to Burnaby's list yet and will show up on the next one. Anything that's currently under construction would either have an older date or not be listed on there anymore. For Belford I see:

6366 Cassie Avenue and 6433 McKay Avenue
Second Reading 2018 June 11

6444 Silver Avenue
Initial Report TABLED 2018 June 11

So those seem to be going nowhere fast.

I mean, .....perhaps they're prioritizing Sun Towers II which currently IS under construction (excavation phase) and the completion of Sun Towers I which is close to topping out.

It's not unusual for developers to put the brakes on their future projects and slow them down while they try to complete the current ones, depending on how the prevailing market conditions are.

That's what I imagine or suspect happened here or is happening rather than those two projects being completely dead.
With the COVID pandemic lockdown and it's effect on the wider Economy, I imagine the presales for Sun Towers two have potentially taken a bit of a hit and they'd probably hold their powder to see how things shake out next year before getting others projects started up and moving again.

The fact that the City of Burnaby seems to be speeding along or smoothing the path for applications for tower projects elsewhere in the neighbouring vicinity probably bodes well if that many other developers are bullish about a recovery soon. I'm going to go on a wild limb and guess that the type of people (and income level) that will be hardest hit by this Pandemic "recession" are likely not the kinds of people who would be buying into these kinds of condo projects or would be deterred from doing so.

We should have a more clear picture as the year comes closer to its end and we get a better picture of what the world looks like post-COVID (hopefully?), but I was (pleasantly) surprised to see quite a number of applications being pushed in this latest City of Burnaby page so soon, because at the very least it means that at least some people (construction industry and trades) are getting work, or are going to soon.

Lexus · #**2965** Posted **Jul 12, 2020, 3:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Bordeaux

By City of Rain Dec 1st:

2020 July 11

Untitled by Lexus, on Flickr

mcminsen · #**2966** Posted **Jul 13, 2020, 3:26 PM**

There's a lot going on in these pics so I thought I would post them in this more general thread.

As seen from the east end of the Rupert Station platform, two of the Amazing Brentwood towers are hidden behind the Solo District towers.

In the second pic near the centre I think that's the third Solo District tower rising and to the right of that I think that's one of the Concorde Brentwood towers rising. What's that on the far right?

In the third pic (centre left) I think you can see a tower rising on Burnaby Mountain.

In the last pic on the right, is that a tower rising at Lougheed City?

July 12 '20, my pics

SpongeG · #**2967** Posted **Jul 14, 2020, 12:29 AM**

The last pic is Como + Clarke in Burquitlam. Nice set. So much going up.

Sheba · #**2968** Posted **Jul 15, 2020, 2:41 AM**

B.C. Coroners Service investigating death at Burnaby construction site (Edmonds town centre)

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A worker was crushed to death during an excavation near a construction site in Burnaby on Tuesday.

Vancouver development company Ledingham McAllister confirmed the fatal accident occurred at its Cedar Creek construction project in the 7100-block of 14th Avenue.

Ledingham McAllister referred questions to Marcon Construction, the company in charge of the build.

Marcon president Marco Paolella told Postmedia News that “One of our trade partners was excavating near our construction site to run pipes under a civic road.”

“This company has its own safety protocols and procedures that govern their work, therefore we cannot speak on their behalf about their safety oversight,” Paolella said.

“Our trade partner is conducting its own investigation, and we have a shared goal to understand what happened to ensure every precaution is taken so this doesn’t happen again.”

Paolella said the worksite was closed and support was offered to anyone who had witnessed the accident. According to one witness, the worker was crushed to death by falling concrete blocks.

“We are saddened by the tragedy related to our construction site in Burnaby and our primary concern is for this worker’s family,” he said.

The B.C. Coroners Service and WorkSafeBC are investigating the death.

SpongeG · #**2969** Posted **Jul 15, 2020, 4:28 AM**

that's awful to hear, what a terrible way to die.

Zepfancouver · #**2970** Posted **Jul 15, 2020, 2:49 PM**

Deepest condolences to the family and all who are affected from the tragedy at the Southgate City project. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...h-at-burnaby-construction-site-1.5648777

VarBreStr18 · #**2971** Posted **Jul 15, 2020, 7:05 PM**

So sad to hear. Condolence to this family. All construction workers deserve our deepest respect for building homes for us.

SpongeG · #**2972** Posted **Jul 23, 2020, 5:52 AM**

there has been some ongoing artisan markets and a food truck event going on in Burnaby the past few weeks. Now there is a giant mural.

Has anyone been to the food truck or farmers market?

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A massive, 4,000-square-foot mural - 160 feet in length by 20-feet tall – will be celebrated this weekend at Brentwood Community Days.

The two-day Brentwood event is hosted by developer Grosvenor at its site at 2150 Alpha Ave. in Burnaby.

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The Brentwood food truck festival (Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and farmers’ market (Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) are held each weekend through September 2020 and October 2020, respectively.

https://www.burnabynow.com/news/burnaby-...zE7TA5In37Z7HOgYrKnh19gZ_7FOjO028Ya0i4yU

Lexus · #**2973** Posted **Jul 23, 2020, 1:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

there has been some ongoing artisan markets and a food truck event going on in Burnaby the past few weeks. Now there is a giant mural.

Has anyone been to the food truck or farmers market?

https://www.burnabynow.com/news/burnaby-...zE7TA5In37Z7HOgYrKnh19gZ_7FOjO028Ya0i4yU

I saw mural went up back in June

International food truck festival happened for the first time there once this weekend. They used to be elsewhere. I went there on Saturday and it was alright. Only thing there is no where to sit, not tables Inside, just take out. So you’ll need to go somewhere. They do provide parking though.

officedweller · #**2974** Posted **Jul 24, 2020, 1:23 AM**

The gold clad former GVRD/Metro Vancouver Towers on Kingsway are going to be reclad.

"Golden Towers" in Metrotown to get a new look with renovation
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/4330-kingsway-5945-kathleen-avenue-burnaby

Artistic rendering of the changes to Golden Towers at 4330 Kingsway and 5945 Kathleen Avenue, Burnaby. (DIALOG)
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/4330-kingsway-5945-kathleen-avenue-burnaby

officedweller · #**2975** Posted **Jul 24, 2020, 1:31 AM**

5895 Barker
Concord Pacific

I see influence from The Butterfly's design.

[447]-ft-tall residential tower proposed near SkyTrain's Patterson Station
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/5895-barker-avenue-burnaby-concord-pacific

Artistic rendering of 5895 Barker Avenue, Burnaby. (IBI Group/Concord Pacific)
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/5895-barker-avenue-burnaby-concord-pacific

Artistic rendering of 5895 Barker Avenue, Burnaby. (IBI Group/Concord Pacific)

Artistic rendering of 5895 Barker Avenue, Burnaby. (IBI Group/Concord Pacific)
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/5895-barker-avenue-burnaby-concord-pacific

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/5895-barker-avenue-burnaby-concord-pacific

officedweller · #**2976** Posted **Jul 24, 2020, 1:37 AM**

4330 Maywood

120 homes proposed near SkyTrain's Metrotown Station
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/4330-maywood-street-burnaby

They really had to blandify the surrounding buildings to make this one look good.

Artistic rendering of 4330 Maywood Street, Burnaby. (GBL Architects/SVM Developments)
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/4330-maywood-street-burnaby

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/4330-maywood-street-burnaby

Metro-One · #**2977** Posted **Jul 24, 2020, 1:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

The gold clad former GVRD/Metro Vancouver Towers on Kingsway are going to be reclad.

"Golden Towers" in Metrotown to get a new look with renovation
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/4330-kingsway-5945-kathleen-avenue-burnaby

Artistic rendering of the changes to Golden Towers at 4330 Kingsway and 5945 Kathleen Avenue, Burnaby. (DIALOG)
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/4330-kingsway-5945-kathleen-avenue-burnaby

This is sad...

The Gold adds a nice dash of color to Metrotown.

Why could they not incorporate a gold tint into the reclad?

officedweller · #**2978** Posted **Jul 24, 2020, 1:42 AM**

Probably too expensive.

Agreed that it's a loss for the area.
They say the new design will unify the towers.
The gold colour does a way better job at unifying than the new cladding does.

SpongeG · #**2979** Posted **Jul 24, 2020, 4:42 AM**

yea thast sucks, I love those gold buildings.

Klazu · #**2980** Posted **Jul 24, 2020, 4:59 AM**

I saw a sign up those golden towers. Such a shame and will make Metrotown look even more generic.