Great Northern Way Campus and Area Updates - Page 19

LeftCoaster · #**361** Posted **Apr 7, 2021, 6:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

True, but they certainly might reconsider such a large consolidation. Permanent work from home doesn't work for all, but 2-3 days in the office can, which could lead to ~50% less space requirements.

Yes I know, but it doesn't have to be only Lulu in the building.

DPs issued by the City are only good for a set period of time, so if they don't build this now they may lose the height relaxation specifically granted for Lulu's HQ by council, which would be nuts.

They can build it, rent a portion to Lulu and fill the rest with other users, keeping the big gain from the City's relaxation and also not overburdening Lululemon with more office space than they may want.

As it stands rights now Lulu is spread over several offices in Kits and downtown, so a consolidation would put these groups back together and allow for more collaboration and less fragmentation, even if they don't take the whole building.

WarrenC12 · #**362** Posted **Apr 7, 2021, 6:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Yes I know, but it doesn't have to be only Lulu in the building.

DPs issued by the City are only good for a set period of time, so if they don't build this now they may lose the height relaxation specifically granted for Lulu's HQ by council, which would be nuts.

They can build it, rent a portion to Lulu and fill the rest with other users, keeping the big gain from the City's relaxation and also not overburdening Lululemon with more office space than they may want.

As it stands rights now Lulu is spread over several offices in Kits and downtown, so a consolidation would put these groups back together and allow for more collaboration and less fragmentation, even if they don't take the whole building.

Agreed and good point taking advantage of the DP. Perhaps they are also thinking about a redesign internally given everything that has changed.

That location near VCC station will only get better and more valuable with time.

officedweller · #**363** Posted **Apr 7, 2021, 7:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Perhaps they are also thinking about a redesign internally given everything that has changed.

Good point as well - they seemed to have had a lot of unique amenities in there for Lululemon that wouldn't lend themselves to dividing up the premises and subleasing.

jollyburger · #**364** Posted **Apr 7, 2021, 7:31 PM**

Do they own the Kits offices? I guess any sale/redevelopment could factor into a move. And I guess their Burrard offices might eventually need to be torn down.

Feathered Friend · #**365** Posted **May 25, 2021, 12:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by Changing City

The Morphosis- / Francl office building for Lululemon at 1980 Foley in False Creek Flats has been approved. There are the usual set of minor design tweaks to get the permit.

Source - https://vancouver.ca/docs/council/part20200615ag-1.pdf

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Given the fanfare when council approved Lululemon’s new Vancouver headquarters, it’s troubling construction is ~7 months behind schedule, & shows no signs of starting. That said, maybe the Broadway SkyTrain work, or the vaccine rollout will get things moving.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPRowdBM..._QxUM07Kugm8tA

WarrenC12 · #**366** Posted **May 25, 2021, 4:00 PM**

Does anybody know anything about the apparently stalled Onni construction, next to Red Truck Brewing on East 1st? Looks like they were digging and some re-inforcing, dunno what happened though, no activity for months. 375 East 1st.

jollyburger · #**367** Posted **May 25, 2021, 7:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Does anybody know anything about the apparently stalled Onni construction, next to Red Truck Brewing on East 1st? Looks like they were digging and some re-inforcing, dunno what happened though, no activity for months. 375 East 1st.

Seems like occupancy has been moved back to at least Q4 2024

officedweller · #**368** Posted **May 25, 2021, 10:52 PM**

Interesting.
The shades will be a combination of perforated metal panel and fabric vertical elements.
That may be costly to maintain (and clean), but the use of fabric may be a nod to the clothing business.
... and they do not look nearly as organic / curvey as they did at the rezoning stage.

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officedweller · #**369** Posted **Oct 27, 2021, 9:15 PM**

From the SEFC thread:

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Originally Posted by Jimbo604

Photo credit: me

After a period of inactivity Onni project beside Emily Carr University and Broadway Subway Station has restarted. Workers and machinery onsite and actively working.

Google Street View Link

madog222 · #**370** Posted **Mar 6, 2022, 2:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jimbo604

Photo credit: me

As of today, no real progress.

Photo by me.

jollyburger · #**371** Posted **Mar 6, 2022, 6:50 AM**

Website says Q4 2024 occupancy for the offices so 2025?

https://www.onni.com/property/commer...office-retail/

madog222 · #**372** Posted **May 4, 2022, 11:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

I am happy to report that construction equipment is arriving on site at 2102 Keith Drive — the northwest corner of the intersection of Clark Drive and East 6th Avenue for the mass timber office building HQ for Natures Path. This seems to be a go after a long wait.

Site as of last week.

Image from Daily Hive https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/2150...s-construction

Jimbo604 · #**373** Posted **May 5, 2022, 2:36 AM**

Mar 5, 2022, 7:22 PM

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Originally Posted by madog222

As of today, no real progress.

Photo by me.

Photo source: me

This week. At least there is equipment and workers working on it. There was a long spell with neither.

gaviscon · #**374** Posted **May 5, 2022, 3:05 AM**

When will LULU's new HQ begin construction? Wasn't it supposed to go U/C in 2020?

madog222 · #**375** Posted **Jul 3, 2022, 1:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

I am happy to report that construction equipment is arriving on site at 2102 Keith Drive — the northwest corner of the intersection of Clark Drive and East 6th Avenue for the mass timber office building HQ for Natures Path. This seems to be a go after a long wait.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/natu...rive-vancouver

pics from https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/natu...rive-vancouver

Site as of today.

Photo by me

Jimbo604 · #**376** Posted **Jul 12, 2022, 6:59 AM**

Oct 2021:

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Photo credit: me

After a period of inactivity Onni project beside Emily Carr University and Broadway Subway Station has restarted. Workers and machinery onsite and actively working.

*edit: this is 375 E 1st ave, see more below

Google Street View Link

Jul 2021

Photo source: me

Jimbo604 · #**377** Posted **Jul 12, 2022, 7:00 AM**

Photo source: me

WarrenC12 · #**378** Posted **Jul 12, 2022, 3:27 PM**

Thanks. I forgot about this one. Office, retail, hotel, and residential. Something for everything.

Changing City · #**379** Posted **Jul 12, 2022, 3:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Thanks. I forgot about this one. Office, retail, hotel, and residential. Something for everything.

My guess is the delay is because of the Broadway Plan, which changed potential heights and uses here. The site next door is also being revisited from all office to possible mixed use, having been sold on to a new owner.

"Building heights of 25 to 35 storeys for station area commercial development (e.g. office or hotel) or affordable housing (e.g. secured market and below-market rental) in close proximity to the Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station on lands designated as General Urban in the Regional Growth Strategy, as long as existing job space requirements are maintained or expanded."

jollyburger · #**380** Posted **Jul 12, 2022, 5:06 PM**

They have Q4 2024 occupancy on their site. It was originally 2022.

https://www.onni.com/property/commer...office-retail/