Downtown Vancouver Updates

[Klazu]

I think some First Nations art would have looked better here. I don't know what this is trying to be.

[rofina]

Originally Posted by Klazu

My god. The will manage to make what was already an ugly building even uglier. Unfortunate state of things for such a visible corner. They should have just torn down the old building.

They couldn't, because they wouldn't even be able to build back the same amount of units, if any at all due to zoning.

Because Vancouver.

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by Klazu

I think some First Nations art would have looked better here. I don't know what this is trying to be.

I think it is trying to be, among other things, Politically Correct. It looks a bit like First Nations art .... but not enough so to be recognizable as such ... a bit perhaps Aztec ... but no, not that ... kids' art class mural? ... well, maybe, but obviously not by kids .... an experiment using basic forms of circles, squares, and triangles .... well, sort of, and we extrapolate that brilliantly ... symbolic of the elements, of life, of ancient rituals and concepts dating back to the pre-dawn of civilization everywhere as we know it??? .... Yes! But only if you want it to be ....Undefinable, non-attributable, pretty, pleasant, nice, colourful, neutral and non-specifically anything at all? Well, yes. Because that's what Politically Correct is. Well, sort of, anyway ......

[officedweller]

I find that the repetitious pattern (though each level is different) doesn't make best use of the height of the building. It sort of signals that they have to fill up the space, so pick a new pattern and repeat.
ie compare to the mural on The Charleson (despite the 80s vibe).
Also compare to the iconic rainbow mosaic mural on the Hilton Hawaiian Village at Waikiki.
That said, it could be much worse.

[Changing City]

Four tower rezoning proposed for the Granville Loops. Two 40 storey, two 27-storey and 2 12 storey blocks. Some details on Changing City Blog. Rezoning here.

[officedweller]

Nice, thanks. Those heights should alleviate some of the pressure for the 2 "gateway" towers to match each other.

[osirisboy]

What would the fsr be?

[madog222]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

What would the fsr be?

Somewhere around 8?

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by madog222

Somewhere around 8?

Between 8.9 and 14.8

[ranvancan]

Originally Posted by Marshal

Not liking mediocre art at a giant scale is not equatable to wanting 'grey.'

'Mediocre Art' is a subjective opinion my friend. But what I was referring to is that grey seems to be the 'go to' colour of choice for this city of Vancouver, and that is my objective opinion. Case in point, the highrise right next to where I reside in the far West End is, at this very moment, being painted grey. Oh, and I know a thing or two about art. Now in my opinion, if I am allowed one here, I would not have chosen something along this line, but tbh, anything with colour and character would have sufficed rather than anything monochromatic. Since this city choses to not build big and progressive, then our small little buildings need to make statements.

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by rofina

They couldn't, because they wouldn't even be able to build back the same amount of units, if any at all due to zoning.

Because Vancouver.

From the Vancouver Sun article on the Berkeley Tower:

Stovell said it is ironic that the city’s current zoning for the site doesn’t allow for residential — only commercial space. If Reliance had torn down the building, it would not have been allowed to build another high-rise rental tower.

Originally Posted by trofirhen

I think it is trying to be, among other things, Politically Correct.

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Originally Posted by officedweller

I find that the repetitious pattern (though each level is different) doesn't make best use of the height of the building. It sort of signals that they have to fill up the space, so pick a new pattern and repeat.

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The VS article above also says "the mural proposal has been approved by the city, it is still subject to public comment and a final permit." To me that says they've approved the idea but not the final artwork that will be painted. The renders are an idea of what it could look like - not a decided upon image that everyone will have to accept as is.

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

I think I counted no less than 46 display boards at the open house today. Here are pics of some of them.


Nov.7 '17, my pic

An update from today...




May 30 '21, my pics

[mcminsen]

The back side (Blood Alley).

Renderings, old pics from 5 years ago and then an update from today.

Originally Posted by mcminsen

... display boards ...


Nov.7 '17, my pic

Originally Posted by mcminsen

May 21 '16, my pics

May 30 '21, my pics










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[jollyburger]

I guess they are topped off then at 33 West Cordova.

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by RDW989

No idea why, but the panels on the light installation at the Westbank Zephyr/Safeway, etc on Davie have been removed.
My pix today, April 29
[IMG][url=https://flic.kr/p/2kVDrTC]

Originally Posted by Klazu

This is why we cannot have nice things. Granted, it was really bright but there must have been a way to tune it down and turn off for the night. I bet the feature is now forever gone.

If only it would have had a rainbow color palette and it would have been invincible.

I don't know if the rendering on the wall at street level has been changed or not but it seems to be rainbow colours now.




May 29 '21, my pics

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Progress on the townhouses base.


March 20 '21, my pics

May 29 '21, my pics

[Vin]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Four tower rezoning proposed for the Granville Loops. Two 40 storey, two 27-storey and 2 12 storey blocks. Some details on Changing City Blog. Rezoning here.

The City was supposed to build a public swimming pool/community centre at the east side (not the former taxi compound). What a betrayal to the local residents. I guess they have decided to sell the land to developers for a huge profit after their disastrous handling of City finances, especially during the pandemic.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-granville-bridge-granville-loops-demolition

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by Vin

The City was supposed to build a public swimming pool/community centre at the east side (not the former taxi compound). What a betrayal to the local residents. I guess they have decided to sell the land to developers for a huge profit after their disastrous handling of City finances, especially during the pandemic.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-granville-bridge-granville-loops-demolition

Last update on the VAC replacement strategy that I saw was to stick it on the eastside of Sunset Beach.

[mcminsen]

This lovely old office building (402 West Pender) seems to be getting ready for some renovation.

It's at the corner of Homer and Pender, just north of Salvation Army's Belkin House and just a couple doors east of where the Smile Restaurant was.




May 30 '21, my pics

[GenWhy?]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Last update on the VAC replacement strategy that I saw was to stick it on the eastside of Sunset Beach.

Yes, and for the better. They were pondering a 1-for-1 pool replacement at the loops, but deemed it insufficient. Instead opting for 2 or 3 pools with all the rec centre bells and whistles.