[Burnaby] The Amazing Brentwood | 15 Towers | 186m | 56 flrs | U/C & Proposed - Page 280

Spr0ckets · #**5581** Posted **Jun 29, 2021, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

I think I saw them running Mark I SkyTrains in this heat. That is crazy and dangerous. They should have been taken out of service during this heat wave.

I think Mark I's are still the bulk of their fleet, no?

They couldn't possibly take them all out of service without crippling the entire system.

I always thought it was foolish to go with the plan of replacing them all in one shot (like they plan to in 2023) rather than doing it incrementally over the years.
(I guess funding is always an issue)

They kept stalling and breaking down all over the place.

Spr0ckets · #**5582** Posted **Jun 29, 2021, 6:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Diegotheartist1

That's also one of the reasons why the Mark I's are to be discontinued: They don't have air conditioning.

I was on a Mark IV yesterday that had its A/C system broken and not working at all.

It was a (not very funny at all) comedy ride.
Stifling oven on wheels with people dying to get out at any stop close enough - but worried about another overall system breakdown and being stuck in a stop before yours for hours, and in the heat.

officedweller · #**5583** Posted **Jul 1, 2021, 12:10 AM**

"Rainbow bridge" made for Instagram installed at The Amazing Brentwood mall

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The rainbow bridge is just one of six immersive public light mural installations across the shopping centre, collectively named as “Aura,” designed by Canadian artist Elyse Dodge.
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TAB owner Shape Properties told Daily Hive Urbanized the colourful installation will remain in place throughout Summer 2021, and it doubles as a fundraiser for Coast Mental Health. After “living in the shadows” over the past year, the installation celebrates mental health with ever-changing colourscapes.

Visitors are invited to take photos and tag TAB’s Instagram account (@the.amazing.brentwood) and include the hashtag #UnleashYourAura. For every social share tagging TAB will donate $1.00 to Coast Mental Health, up to $5,000. The charity offers housing, employment opportunities, and social support to individuals with mental health challenges in Metro Vancouver. The installation officially launches on July 13, 2021....

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/rainbow-bridge-aura-the-amazing-brentwood

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/rainbow-bridge-aura-the-amazing-brentwood

and Kenneth Chan has a walk-thru of the RecRoom on twitter at the link.

jollyburger · #**5584** Posted **Jul 1, 2021, 12:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Spr0ckets

I think Mark I's are still the bulk of their fleet, no?

They couldn't possibly take them all out of service without crippling the entire system.

I always thought it was foolish to go with the plan of replacing them all in one shot (like they plan to in 2023) rather than doing it incrementally over the years.
(I guess funding is always an issue)

They kept stalling and breaking down all over the place.

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The first train is expected to arrive in October 2023 for testing, and one train is scheduled to arrive per month between June 2024 and September 2027

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkyTrain_rolling_stock

Marshal · #**5585** Posted **Jul 1, 2021, 6:53 AM**

Hope the two bridge installations are made permanent.

GeeCee · #**5586** Posted **Jul 1, 2021, 7:15 AM**

I could take or leave the interior bridge to Rec Room, but I love the other two. The transit bridge especially looks fantastic.

SonyPS5 · #**5587** Posted **Jul 1, 2021, 4:04 PM**

Rec room's Instagram says they're opening on Monday, July 5th.

NetMapel · #**5588** Posted **Jul 2, 2021, 4:29 AM**

There appears to be some private screening/event going on in the theatre today. I wonder what that's about

GeeCee · #**5589** Posted **Jul 2, 2021, 8:52 AM**

How do you access the theatres, through Rec Room?

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Originally Posted by NetMapel

There appears to be some private screening/event going on in the theatre today. I wonder what that's about

Probably training for Rec Room.

yvrTAB2 · #**5590** Posted **Jul 2, 2021, 1:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by GeeCee

How do you access the theatres, through Rec Room?

Probably training for Rec Room.

Third floor of Grand lobby. Though I wouldn't be surprised if there's a way to go up through rec room. Their venue map is live on their website, you can probably check there

jollyburger · #**5591** Posted **Jul 2, 2021, 2:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by yvrTAB2

Third floor of Grand lobby. Though I wouldn't be surprised if there's a way to go up through rec room. Their venue map is live on their website, you can probably check there

From the photos I've seen there might not be an internal connection. Rec Room/VIP Theatres also have different alcohol licenses if that means something.

Vin · #**5592** Posted **Jul 2, 2021, 6:24 PM**

The mall skybridge and the skytrain connection remind me of the PATH in Toronto, especially around CN Tower area. Love it!

GeeCee · #**5593** Posted **Jul 3, 2021, 6:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

From the photos I've seen there might not be an internal connection. Rec Room/VIP Theatres also have different alcohol licenses if that means something.

Possibly not for customer use, but I would be completely shocked if there wasn't at least something for back of house. Both Rec Room and Cineplex VIP have substantial food and drink offerings and are owned and operated by Cineplex. It would be foolish for them to not be sharing kitchen/prep space.

Dboos · #**5594** Posted **Jul 3, 2021, 6:34 PM**

Do all of these towers have central cooling but not AC? What exactly is central cooling?

SpongeG · #**5595** Posted **Jul 3, 2021, 7:53 PM**

has the Gelato place pulled out? all signage referring to it seems to be gone and the space is just sitting there doing nothing.

yvrTAB2 · #**5596** Posted **Jul 4, 2021, 12:15 AM**

Cineplex VIP opening July 7. Was told when I dm'd their instagram. Just in time for Black Widow

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

has the Gelato place pulled out? all signage referring to it seems to be gone and the space is just sitting there doing nothing.

They're still in the directory. I think they reused the signage to cover up the LL bean area. If you go to the corner of it, you'll see it lol. Who knows 🤷♂️. I could really use some gelato though.

GeeCee · #**5597** Posted **Jul 4, 2021, 2:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dboos

Do all of these towers have central cooling but not AC? What exactly is central cooling?

No. Where are you seeing 'central cooling'?

yvrTAB2 · #**5598** Posted **Jul 4, 2021, 3:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dboos

Do all of these towers have central cooling but not AC? What exactly is central cooling?

Cooling is very nonexistent in the tower 2 suites (Currently 30 in my bedroom

). A friend of a friend who lives in tower 3 said only some of the suites have AC.

SonyPS5 · #**5599** Posted **Jul 4, 2021, 6:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by yvrTAB2

Cooling is very nonexistent in the tower 2 suites (Currently 30 in my bedroom

). A friend of a friend who lives in tower 3 said only some of the suites have AC.

Tower 3 has AC?

investvv · #**5600** Posted **Jul 4, 2021, 6:42 PM**

Is it possible to upgrade the current HRV with AC in the future? I guess the hot summer in Vancouver will be a new normal.