Burnaby Updates - Page 182

FarmerHaight · #**3621** Posted **Oct 7, 2021, 3:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by rofina

As an avid biker, and someone who thinks Vancouver is best enjoyed by bike these days; those folks should be run off the road by cars as a reminder of whos more fragile.

I despise bikers that go on main arterials despite there being a fantastic network of bike paths running parallel.

Not to mention; it sucks biking on busy shoulder anyway. Much nicer to be on a bike lane and not have fumes and cars brush by you.

It makes no sense, and it infuriates me when I see it.

Some people may not be familiar with that network. Also, arterials are usually the most direct route, and I would much rather ride in mixed traffic than dodge pedestrians on the BC Parkway.

Sheba · #**3622** Posted **Oct 7, 2021, 5:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by FarmerHaight

Some people may not be familiar with that network. Also, arterials are usually the most direct route, and I would much rather ride in mixed traffic than dodge pedestrians on the BC Parkway.

... and that describes pretty much every time I rode the BC Parkway - and why I'm not a fan of Multi Use Pathways. There needs to be some kind of separation (and enforcement).

Lexus · #**3623** Posted **Oct 11, 2021, 10:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by GeeCee

2421 Alpha judging from the mention here: https://www.burnabynow.com/real-esta...aby-1.23321208

Rezoning application confirms that it's just this parcel.

They have demolished a building that was looking like a sales or presentation center. Corner of Alaska St and Alpha Ave.

Untitled by Lexus LX570, on Flickr

davee930 · #**3624** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 2:46 AM**

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officedweller · #**3627** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 11:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Lexus

They have demolished a building that was looking like a sales or presentation center. Corner of Alaska St and Alpha Ave.

I think that's the one called 'Tailor'.

officedweller · #**3628** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 12:57 AM**

Thousands of future new rental homes in Burnaby could be cancelled
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/burn...k-cancellation

Sheba · #**3629** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 1:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Thousands of future new rental homes in Burnaby could be cancelled
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/burn...k-cancellation

From the article:

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“Burnaby’s approach to market rental housing across multiple policies has been unclear. If changes in the City’s approach are occurring, it is critical that they be communicated to builders who are purchasing sites and developing proposals based on published policy,” added McMullin.

City council is expected to review the UDI’s concerns and recommendations next week.

Migrant_Coconut · #**3630** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 1:52 AM**

As it turns out, developers aren't willing to build below-market at their own expense.

Klazu · #**3631** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 3:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut

As it turns out, developers aren't willing to build below-market at their own expense.

Oh no. How is Jean Swanson now supposed to support any project anymore?

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**3632** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 4:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut

As it turns out, developers aren't willing to build below-market at their own expense.

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Oh no. How is Jean Swanson now supposed to support any project anymore?

i mean, was this a surprise to anyone who knew even a little bit about private business and economics?

Klazu · #**3633** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 4:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

i mean, was this a surprise to anyone who knew even a little bit about private business and economics?

Nope, not one bit. However all of Vancouver's City Council is a shocked Pikachu right now.

Changing City · #**3634** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 4:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Nope, not one bit. However all of Vancouver's City Council is a shocked Pikachu right now.

I'm not sure I follow your comment's relevance. It's Burnaby Council staff who are suggesting market rental projects should be expected to provide non-market units in market rental buildings, in Burnaby. Vancouver policy doesn't require anything like that except for in a few areas in conjunction with condo buildings.

Migrant_Coconut · #**3635** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 5:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Nope, not one bit. However all of Vancouver's City Council is a shocked Pikachu right now.

Slight correction: Condon, Swanson, and all the other commies. Two-thirds of Council is more or less on board with MIRHPP and Rental 100.

jollyburger · #**3636** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 5:37 AM**

Was this posted? Bassano by Boffo. Four towers 34-45 stories Master Plan

https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings....cumentId=56173

officedweller · #**3637** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 10:11 AM**

New to me, thanks.

SpongeG · #**3638** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 2:20 PM**

that must be why the smith & Farrow showroom is there, it's also a Boffo development. Will help Etoile feel less orphaned.

Sheba · #**3639** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 5:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Was this posted? Bassano by Boffo. Four towers 34-45 stories Master Plan

https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings....cumentId=56173

Right at the end there's two images of 5650 Beresford so I went looking:

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A unique solution to Burnaby’s mandatory non-market rental housing requirement is being proposed by Boffo. The developer is proposed a ‘swing site’ in the Metrotown neighbourhood, at 5650 Beresford Street, to house tenants while their replacement homes are being constructed.

One-hundred per cent of residential parking stalls will have a 240 volt (Level 2) outlet for electric vehicle charging, in accordance with City of Burnaby policy.

Under Boffo’s proposal, approximately 93 purpose-built rental units would be constructed at the Beresford Site, which would initially serve as temporary housing for displaced tenants from development sites within the Metrotown Downtown Plan Area and beyond.

These ‘swing units’ would be delivered prior to or concurrently with Phase 1 of the Bassano Site, and Boffo is proposing that these units temporarily satisfy the inclusionary rental requirement for Phases 1 and 2 of the Bassano Site, as well as the inclusionary requirement for the Beresford Site.

In accordance with Burnaby’s Tenant Assistance Policy, residents displaced from other developments could be housed at the Beresford Site for an interim period, until their unit in their new development is ready. Tenants would only be responsible for the portion of the rent amount equivalent to the tenant’s rent at the time of rezoning of their respective site, with the pertinent developer paying any applicable rent top up, in accordance with the city’s Tenant Assistance Policy.

From Urban YVR

It's not empty or industrial - and google maps lists is as Concordia Court - retirement home.

jollyburger · #**3640** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sheba

Right at the end there's two images of 5650 Beresford so I went looking:

It's not empty or industrial - and google maps lists is as Concordia Court - retirement home.

That's 5550 Beresford. Their site is next to Kenneth. I think Google Maps doesn't have 5560 listed so it just switches to the closest address 5550.