Downtown Vancouver Updates II

[LowerLonsdaleMike]

...but relative to everything around it, it just sticks out like a sore thumb.

[LeftCoaster]

Big ship in the harbour, seems totally in-place to me.

[LowerLonsdaleMike]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Big ship in the harbour, seems totally in-place to me.

So original. A pretty prominent spot on the harbour and all they could do is mimic a mis-moored superyacht.

[LeftCoaster]

So original?

I wasn't making a joke.

It's an active harbour and there is a yacht moored at a dock. It fits perfectly in place and makes the harbour look al the more busy, despite it not moving.

[hollywoodnorth]

Yeah I don't really have a problem with it. The design isn't the most amazing I've ever seen but it does fit with the harbor and we need the hotel rooms. It's cool you'll be able to access the floating building as a member of the public and get some sight lines and views

[jollyburger]

I think the only reason it's placed like that is because of the water leases?

I mean how valuable is that tiny stretch of the seawall losing their views in relation to getting some more hotel rooms. It's no different than the view cones and how they restrict development because of some arbitrarily placed location and their view of some mountain.

100% it's going to be covered in guano as well..

[csbvan]

That's really cool that we will get a public space built out onto the water. The cafe and restaurant there will be very popular.

Overall, excited for this one.

[officedweller]

I think it needs a big sign so it doesn't look like a private yacht.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/3321188921434592/posts/4084955261724617/

[officedweller]

VAHA Burrard

By me March 23rd.
Looks like a shallow sloping roof.




848 Seymour

A cargo container passage has been installed on Seymour Street.
The ends do not block the view into the pit (yet) but probably will.

By me March 23rd:

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by officedweller

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848 Seymour

A cargo container passage has been installed on Seymour Street.
The ends do not block the view into the pit (yet) but probably will.

By me March 23rd:

Did it look like the crane base was still in the original location?

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Did it look like the crane base was still in the original location?

Yes, it looks like the same place.

[vanman]

Originally Posted by LowerLonsdaleMike

Am I the only one that thinks this is an eyesore on the waterfront? I mean at least try to make it look like a cool floating hotel instead of a superyacht that's parked at a 45 degree angle.

I think it's an improvement over the original marina proposal.

[Glow Fun City]

Originally Posted by vanman

I think it's an improvement over the original marina proposal.

Definitely! Added public areas and restaurants are way better than mooring for visiting superyachts…

[Zepfancouver]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

The Canada Place floating hotel project is going to a public hearing

https://council.vancouver.ca/20260331/documents/rr1.pdf

I like it, seems cost-effective and an easy tear down if things dont work out in the future for it.

[djmk]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

The Canada Place floating hotel project is going to a public hearing

https://council.vancouver.ca/20260331/documents/rr1.pdf

I would not be surprised if that public floating dock becomes one of the top tourist spots in vancouver.



https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/sunborn-evolution-vancouver-floating-hotel-proposal-consideration

[jollyburger]

I forgot about the dock so that sort of removes any concerns about the ship blocking views from the seawall.

[officedweller]

The seawall walkway is also a lot higher than water level around there.

There looks to be 2-3 decks above the seawall, depending on if the entry ramp is level or not (with tide variation).


https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-floating-hotel-sunborn-concept


https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-floating-hotel-sunborn-concept

[madog222]

Building Permit has been submitted for the new Vancouver Aquatic Centre.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by officedweller

The seawall walkway is also a lot higher than water level around there.

There looks to be 2-3 decks above the seawall, depending on if the entry ramp is level or not (with tide variation).

From the rezoning booklet



https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applications/1055-canada-pl/application-booklet.pdf

From the Elevations it seems like the top of the boat is around the level of the ballrooms.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

I forgot about the dock so that sort of removes any concerns about the ship blocking views from the seawall.

That's probably not how the owner of Mahony's Tavern sees things...