Downtown Vancouver Updates

[scryer]

Originally Posted by rofina

I do hate to be a downer too, but the bride ideas is asinine on this scale.

In reality its going to be a 20second stroll on a bridge to nowhere, for no reason.

Should have saved the money on the bridge scope at least, which I imagine is up there near a million.

The more I look at it, the more I really don't like it.

The bridge is already a significant piece of infrastructure that does nothing. It would be cool to have it connect with some alleyways or even do a pedestrian crossing of some magical sort across a street but that's just wishful thinking.

I also don't like the sky frames as well. I feel that it adds additional clutter.

[rofina]

Originally Posted by scryer

The more I look at it, the more I really don't like it.

The bridge is already a significant piece of infrastructure that does nothing. It would be cool to have it connect with some alleyways or even do a pedestrian crossing of some magical sort across a street but that's just wishful thinking.

I also don't like the sky frames as well. I feel that it adds additional clutter.

That's where my mind went too - this bridge would be neat if it provided access from across the street, a pedestrian overpass functionality. But even that would have been a stretch.

As is right now is pretty ridiculous, especially considering real life scale.

[SpongeG]

its designed for instagram, a lot of design these days is adapting how it functions and what it puts out for the social media age. Not necessarily more than a phot op and a few instagram posts than you move on.

[SpongeG]

some may find this an interesting read

The number of new skyscrapers drops 20% amid pandemic slowdown
January 14, 2021

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/ctbuh-skyscraper-report-2020/index.html

[s211]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

its designed for instagram

Unless insta wants to pay for the high-line-wannabe, then it can bug off and we can instead put our hard-earned tax money into more productive things.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by s211

Unless insta wants to pay for the high-line-wannabe, then it can bug off and we can instead put our hard-earned tax money into more productive things.

Your tax dollars aren't paying much if any of the costs. It's mostly funded from Development Cost Levies (a proportion of which have to be spent on parks in Downtown South) and a CAC from Westbank for Telus Garden.

[VancouverOfTheFuture]

Originally Posted by SeymourDrake

I feel like buying a bunch of bolt cutters and leaving one in the vicinity once a week. Along with some blankets, snacks and a bag of party favourites.

why?

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Nov.15 '20, my pics

The view from the alley in the back. I'm guessing this is the old Paradise movie theatre being demolished.

I wonder if those little windows upstairs were for the projector's booth. The larger window for the projectionist to look through and the little tiny window for the projector. I have no idea. If those walls could talk.




Jan.16 '21, my pics

[mcminsen]

A little history on the Globe/Paradise/Coronet theatre.



Globe Theatre 1937

Source: https://www.pstos.org/instruments/bc/vancouver/globe.htm


Globe Theatre under renovation 1938

Source: https://www.pstos.org/instruments/bc/vancouver/globe.htm


Paradise Theatre with new facade 1939

Source: https://www.pstos.org/instruments/bc/vancouver/globe.htm


Paradise Theatre 1946

Source: https://www.pstos.org/instruments/bc/vancouver/globe.htm


Paradise Theatre 1959

Source: https://www.pstos.org/instruments/bc/vancouver/globe.htm


Coronet Theatre 1964

Source: https://www.pstos.org/instruments/bc/vancouver/globe.htm


2016

Source: https://www.pstos.org/instruments/bc/vancouver/globe.htm

[officedweller]

Thanks!
The Globe had the same arched windows that the Commodore retail has.

[SpongeG]

is the Rec Room place a 2022 completion?

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

is the Rec Room place a 2022 completion?

2021 but looking at Amazing Brentwood I wouldn't be surprised if they push it back.

[SeymourDrake]

Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

why?

so that that park gets used the other 12 hours of the day.

[Coldrsx]

^^^^
Oh my so many memories at PLAZA

[Vanville]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this idea yet: https://www.urbanyvr.com/transformation-at-granville-and-robson/

[NewfBC]

Originally Posted by Vanville

Not sure if anyone mentioned this idea yet: https://www.urbanyvr.com/transformation-at-granville-and-robson/

There's a whole thread...
https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245394

Ron.

[Metro-One]

Originally Posted by SeymourDrake

so that that park gets used the other 12 hours of the day.

Well as long a s those you want using it at night respect the park by not trashing it, clean up all their garbage / leave no dangerous items or biohazard waste and are packed up by morning, allowing children and families to e joy the facility during the day, then no problem! The homeless do exactly that here in Japan.

But, if they shit and piss all over it, leave discarded needles and trash, and are unwilling to pack up tents / sleeping areas in the morning, then no. This is the common abuse of the idea that parks are for everyone, because once they are overrun by homeless people with no respect for the park / public place then it becomes a park for no one else.

Although to mitigate such issues if you are willing to supply them with bolt cutters and blankets then I am sure you are also more than happy to help them clean up in the morning, or even better yet, offer to them to stay at your place!

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

Well as long a s those you want using it at night respect the park by not trashing it, clean up all their garbage / leave no dangerous items or biohazard waste and are packed up by morning, allowing children and families to e joy the facility during the day, then no problem! The homeless do exactly that here in Japan.

But, if they shit and piss all over it, leave discarded needles and trash, and are unwilling to pack up tents / sleeping areas in the morning, then no. This is the common abuse of the idea that parks are for everyone, because once they are overrun by homeless people with no respect for the park / public place then it becomes a park for no one else.

Although to mitigate such issues if you are willing to supply them with bolt cutters and blankets then I am sure you are also more than happy to help them clean up in the morning, or even better yet, offer to them to stay at your place!

Thank you for that observation, Metro. When I was in Japan, I really noticed just how clean (and safe) Tokyo was, especially considering its colossal size.
This reflects the Japanese sense of civicism, taught at an early age and passed down through generations of people understanding the necessity of such from living in large numbers at close quarters. Back here, I often feel disappointed at how lax people are about themselves, and especialy their kids, leaving cans, papers and other garbage at the beach, at a musical event, or even a picnic in the park.
A strong civic sense has to be taught; it doesn't just arrive by itself like Santa Clause leaving prezzies in the morning.
Too bad that most people seem so unaware of that. They'll spend all kinds of money on designer clothes for their kids, but don't take the time to explain the necessity of civic reponsibility, even cleaning up after themselves.
Perhaps a solution, or at least mitigating measure, would be to install bright lights to shine on the park at night, making everything and everybody there
highly visible. But even that would no doubt have some people hollering 'no.'

[Vin]

Originally Posted by trofirhen

Thank you for that observation, Metro. When I was in Japan, I really noticed just how clean (and safe) Tokyo was, especially considering its colossal size.
This reflects the Japanese sense of civicism, taught at an early age and passed down through generations of people understanding the necessity of such from living in large numbers at close quarters. Back here, I often feel disappointed at how lax people are about themselves, and especialy their kids, leaving cans, papers and other garbage at the beach, at a musical event, or even a picnic in the park.
A strong civic sense has to be taught; it doesn't just arrive by itself like Santa Clause leaving prezzies in the morning.
Too bad that most people seem so unaware of that. They'll spend all kinds of money on designer clothes for their kids, but don't take the time to explain the necessity of civic reponsibility, even cleaning up after themselves.
Perhaps a solution, or at least mitigating measure, would be to install bright lights to shine on the park at night, making everything and everybody there
highly visible. But even that would no doubt have some people hollering 'no.'

I think it also comes with a sense of responsibility to enforce on the part of the authority, as well as strict disciplinary actions meted out to those who sway from the path of strong civicism.

[RDW989]

Walking across the Granville Bridge today, noticed that the skyline is changing.

My pix, today (Jan 26 2021)
Vancouver House, Grovesnor Pacific, (the crane for the Butterfly?), Burrard Place, 1335 Howe
[IMG][url=https://flic.kr/p/2kw5dmB]