Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project | Completed

[djmk]

nice vid. i love how they talk about the great view NBC will have and then the camera pans to where the mountains should be and there is only clouds...

[KPELLY]

^^^ Cool Video, I like all the wood they used, but I thought it was kinda funny when they said it was designed to look like stacks of lumber haha, thats the fanciest stack of lumber Ive ever seen. haha

[mr.x]

Originally Posted by djmk

nice vid. i love how they talk about the great view NBC will have and then the camera pans to where the mountains should be and there is only clouds...

i nearly fell off my chair laughing. nice vid btw.

Well, it couldn't be any worse than this....smog:

[cornholio]

I wonder if its still possible to open up the green roof to public access at some point in the future. It would add alot of downtown park space, something the city cant seem to get enough of due to land prices. It could be limited access as the entrance would be through the convetion center and all you would need is a glass railing around the edges. By the looks of it it would be a pretty cool place to go up to and relax away from the city streets and with a great view. The only issue I see is having to invest more in maintaining the vegitation.

I feel like this was a missed oportunity as it would be a amazing adition to the city.

[vanman]

I found it hilarious that NBC officials asked if the sulphur piles in North Van could be moved to improve the view from the convention center during the games. LOL
"Sure. We'll just disassemble the rest of what is the west coast of NA's largest port as well. I'm sure the Canadian economy won't mind as it will only be a temporary measure."

[clooless]

I think the sulfur piles add character to the waterfront. It reminds us that Vancouver is a working harbor. Also, they look interesting.

[djmk]

agree. i think those sulfur piles look kinda nifty. some of my fondest memories of stanly park as a kid was staring out ot those piles and thinking that would be the coolest place to build a sand castle

[Chikinlittle]

I don't care what people say about the Olympics in Vancouver. I do believe it could be one of the greatest investments this province has undertaken. Sure, people can compare it to other cities that hoped for big payoffs afterwards and failed to reap those benefits, but those locations and cities are not Vancouver, and do not hold the 'wow' factor and the surprise that so many people around the world will be introduced to for the first time in 2010.

The convention centre is also one of those opportunities that will do more than pay for itself. While I do think that a better design could have been created, I have been pleasantly surprised with some of its aspects as it gets closer to completion. When I first saw the proposed current design, I felt like crying at the missed opportunity.

While I do agree that there are serious social issues also requiring investment that this city and province need to address, sometimes it takes money to make money. I think this (Olympics, new conv ctr and the Canada Line specifically) may be one of those cases.

[dreambrother808]

I think you've summed things up quite well.

[osirisboy]

agreed I wish the anti olympic people would grasp those concepts

[LotusLand]

Originally Posted by Chikinlittle

I don't care what people say about the Olympics in Vancouver. I do believe it could be one of the greatest investments this province has undertaken. Sure, people can compare it to other cities that hoped for big payoffs afterwards and failed to reap those benefits, but those locations and cities are not Vancouver, and do not hold the 'wow' factor and the surprise that so many people around the world will be introduced to for the first time in 2010.

The convention centre is also one of those opportunities that will do more than pay for itself. While I do think that a better design could have been created, I have been pleasantly surprised with some of its aspects as it gets closer to completion. When I first saw the proposed current design, I felt like crying at the missed opportunity.

While I do agree that there are serious social issues also requiring investment that this city and province need to address, sometimes it takes money to make money. I think this (Olympics, new conv ctr and the Canada Line specifically) may be one of those cases.

Well said

[metroXpress]

Yes, indeed! We do hold the "WOW" factor!

[mr.x]

Originally Posted by Chikinlittle

I don't care what people say about the Olympics in Vancouver. I do believe it could be one of the greatest investments this province has undertaken. Sure, people can compare it to other cities that hoped for big payoffs afterwards and failed to reap those benefits, but those locations and cities are not Vancouver, and do not hold the 'wow' factor and the surprise that so many people around the world will be introduced to for the first time in 2010.

The convention centre is also one of those opportunities that will do more than pay for itself. While I do think that a better design could have been created, I have been pleasantly surprised with some of its aspects as it gets closer to completion. When I first saw the proposed current design, I felt like crying at the missed opportunity.

While I do agree that there are serious social issues also requiring investment that this city and province need to address, sometimes it takes money to make money. I think this (Olympics, new conv ctr and the Canada Line specifically) may be one of those cases.

Well said, it has already been reported that there is A LOT more interest with the Vancouver Games than any other Winter Games prior....largely because it's a major metropolis with a high worldwide reputation, the largest Winter Games host city, and perhaps one of the most stunning cities visually to ever host them.

[SpongeG]

and the only city without snow

[mr.x]

^ and the only Winter Games city that would be crippled by snow.

[SpongeG]

the irony

[mr.x]

Couldn't help but post this again.....I absolutely love this NBC 2010 promo:
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[raggedy13]

Originally Posted by Chikinlittle

I don't care what people say about the Olympics in Vancouver. I do believe it could be one of the greatest investments this province has undertaken. Sure, people can compare it to other cities that hoped for big payoffs afterwards and failed to reap those benefits, but those locations and cities are not Vancouver, and do not hold the 'wow' factor and the surprise that so many people around the world will be introduced to for the first time in 2010.

The convention centre is also one of those opportunities that will do more than pay for itself. While I do think that a better design could have been created, I have been pleasantly surprised with some of its aspects as it gets closer to completion. When I first saw the proposed current design, I felt like crying at the missed opportunity.

While I do agree that there are serious social issues also requiring investment that this city and province need to address, sometimes it takes money to make money. I think this (Olympics, new conv ctr and the Canada Line specifically) may be one of those cases.

Largely my sentiments as well.

[TwoFace]

Anyone know if the pile driving for the Marina and Plane terminal will start immediately "after" the games?

[duener]

Originally Posted by mr.x2

Couldn't help but post this again.....I absolutely love this NBC 2010 promo:

Thanks for that! I don't watch much TV; but wow, the Americans really do "inspirational" stuff really really well; it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

On that note, word about Vancouver has gotten out. Every time I meet yank expats in London, they always say: "ah Vancouver, I hear it's great". So maybe the next big wave of immigrants to the city will be from the US.