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Originally Posted by jlousa
I wouldn't say nobody wants to live in Burnaby, but think it's fair to say many people are there because they can't afford Vancouver. Certainly don't think there are many people that choose Burnaby because they allow taller tower. Also don't think any of those taller towers in Burnaby are really less expensive due to the height. Anyone that really thinks removing the view cones would make any difference in prices is kidding themselves. A tall tower with 10fsr is cheaper then a supertall with the same fsr. Saying you can land more fsr in the supertall isn't a good argument as you could do the same in the tall tower, but either way the more density you allow the more you will pay for that underlying land making it a wash. Joyce Collingwood was the densest area of Vancouver and with only modest height towers before this last wave. Focus on densifying the rest of the city if you're after affordability, the view cones are not the answer.
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Yes indeed. I also find it laughable that anybody thinks the projects that propose to pierce the viewcones will help with affordability. If anything it will be the opposite.
The City should just tell Holborn bluntly their Bay parkade proposal is never going to happen, if for no other reason than Holborn's inexcusable mishandling and delays on the Little Mountain site.
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