Jericho Lands Planning Program

[FarmerHaight]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Shovels in the ground let's gooooo.

Maybe if they delayed construction for a year or two the UBCx could come on-line close to when the first residents move in...

[cairnstone]

Originally Posted by FarmerHaight

Maybe if they delayed construction for a year or two the UBCx could come on-line close to when the first residents move in...

This project is a long long way from shovels in the ground.

[Migrant_Coconut]

If approved, construction could start beginning in 2025.

Link

[Vin]

Originally Posted by GenWhy?

"The Jericho Coalition is a group of engaged and concerned volunteer citizens — including planners, engineers, architects and environmentalists "

Odd, they didn't include affordable housing advocates, renters, families with young kids...

I think they got two words wrong there.

There, corrected:

"The Jericho Coalition is a group of ENRAGED and CORNERED volunteer citizens — including planners, engineers, architects and environmentalists "

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by FarmerHaight

Rich, white homeowners comparing themselves to disadvantaged minorities with no political capital

LOL, as opposed to the rich non-white homeowners who will buy the Jericho units?

[FarmerHaight]

Originally Posted by whatnext

LOL, as opposed to the rich non-white homeowners who will buy the Jericho units?

I assume a significant portion of the Jericho development will be affordable.

But no, I couldn't care less if a rich white SFH-owner is mad about a rich non-white condo owner casting shadows on their yard or blocking their view of the mountains or parking on their street or whatever. And I think this group comparing their cause to the Chinatown freeway protesters is similar to anti-vax groups comparing themselves to Jews during the holocaust. They are disconnected from the realities of that day and this.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by whatnext

LOL, as opposed to the rich non-white homeowners who will buy the Jericho units?

Obviously some dirty poors will get into some subsidized housing in this development. Worried?

[logan5]

The natives line having an annual continuous income, so there will be mostly rental on this property. No white/ non white, blue or whatever condo owners.

[fredinno]

Side note, but why are all these developments non-reserve joint ventures?
Wouldn't the first nations prefer having these areas as direct reserve holdings (since, land back and all).

[svlt]

Originally Posted by cairnstone

This project is a long long way from shovels in the ground.

The UBC extension is nothing but crickets lately as well

[chowhou]

Originally Posted by svlt

The UBC extension is nothing but crickets lately as well

Recently it seems like the NSS gets a bit more airtime than UBCx (non-zero vs zero).

[madog222]

Originally Posted by svlt

The UBC extension is nothing but crickets lately as well

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ubc-skytrain-extension-design-planning-business-case

The work towards a full business case is underway.

[Changing City]

The proposed design of Jericho has been unveiled. The response 'by the engaged volunteer citizens' for 'lower scale' development obviously didn't gain any traction. There are now plans for 13,000 units, (up from 9,000) with a cluster of three 49-storey towers by the proposed Jericho Station location (centre-west of the site) and a 45 storey in the centre of the eastern cluster of buildings. Lower towers surround the taller towers, and there are a series of wood-frame midrises beyond that, along West 8th Avenue. Earlier versions suggested 18,000 more residents. The new plan could add 26,000.

The park area has grown larger - and there are more water features as part of the landscaping. There's 20% social housing and 10% secured rental housing for moderate incomes (previously they were just 'market rental).



(Image from Vancouver Sun)

[dreambrother808]

Originally Posted by Changing City

The proposed design of Jericho has been unveiled. The response 'by the engaged volunteer citizens' for 'lower scale' development obviously didn't gain any traction. There are now plans for 13,000 units, (up from 9,000) with a cluster of three 49-storey towers by the proposed Jericho Station location (centre-west of the site) and a 45 storey in the centre of the eastern cluster of buildings. Lower towers surround the taller towers, and there are a series of wood-frame midrises beyond that, along West 8th Avenue. Earlier versions suggested 18,000 more residents. The new plan could add 26,000.

The park area has grown larger - and there are more water features as part of the landscaping. There's 20% social housing and 10% secured rental housing for moderate incomes (previously they were just 'market rental).)

Looks amazing!

[FarmerHaight]

Originally Posted by Changing City

The proposed design of Jericho has been unveiled.

Build it (and launch UBCx ASAP)!

My only problem is the density of the eastern core will not be as well served by transit (600-700 metres away from the Skytrain station) but I guess an Alma station could remedy that.

Also, I am not afraid of shadowing Jericho Beach Park, but this design should mitigate those concerns. The eastern core will likely not shadow the park at all, and shade from the western core will only fall on a wooded area that is already plenty shady.

[dreambrother808]

Wrong thread

[FarmerHaight]

Some additional details here, including something that will make the English Alphabet fans happy:

On-site signage, such as street signs, will also be written in the hənq ҆ ҆əmin҆ əm and Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh languages, featured alongside English naming and signs.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by FarmerHaight

Build it (and launch UBCx ASAP)!

My only problem is the density of the eastern core will not be as well served by transit (600-700 metres away from the Skytrain station) but I guess an Alma station could remedy that.

Also, I am not afraid of shadowing Jericho Beach Park, but this design should mitigate those concerns. The eastern core will likely not shadow the park at all, and shade from the western core will only fall on a wooded area that is already plenty shady.

In the summer there's probably like zero chance there will be much shadowing that far?

[FarmerHaight]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

In the summer there's probably like zero chance there will be much shadowing that far?

I am no expert, but I don't think there was ever a chance of shadows reaching the beach. But not having much height along 4th should remove one common NIMBY refrain (shadows on parks). And having a public elementary school on-site should remove another.

[csbvan]

Can't wait to engage this weekend as a homeowner in Kits, who will be fully supportive of this new beachside downtown in the neighbourhood Now let's get SkyTrain rolling so we can reduce vehicles on 4th!