Burnaby Updates - Page 37

BodomReaper · #**721** Posted **Apr 25, 2016, 10:38 PM**

I *love* that a tower is being added to an existing tower complex. Now if only this would happen in the West End...

Jebby · #**722** Posted **Apr 25, 2016, 11:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

2422 Alpha Avenue

The proposal for this 41,770 SF Brentwood town centre site, by Monark, was originally submitted back in September 2015 and calls for a 23-storey condo tower, that includes:
◾160 units, including 4 townhouses
◾59 one-bedrooms, 80 two-bedrooms and 21 3-bedrooms
◾underground and structured parking
◾total density of 3.6 FAR
◾176 parking spaces

Good to see a decent amount of family-friendly units in this tower. It would be nice to see 3-bed units up to 30% of the unit mix, though.

urbancanadian · #**723** Posted **Apr 26, 2016, 12:02 AM**

I could have sworn that Bentall/BCIMC was proposing a rental tower on the northeast corner of that site (on the parking lot bordering Grange & McMurray), but I guess I was mistaken. Has the site with the existing Parkview Towers changed hands recently? Has it been consolidated into Townline's site?

Or is it be possible that we could see another tower on that block?

EDIT - I'm looking through the proposal. I must have invented the other development in my head or something. The NE parking lot will be rental THs. Sorry if I confused anyone, but the proposal remains as indicated.

urbancanadian · #**724** Posted **Apr 26, 2016, 2:23 AM**

Also from the April 25 city council meeting:

There have been some changes to the final two SoLo District towers. Looks like both towers will be a bit taller than originally proposed. Phase 3, which is the SW tower, has been bumped up by three storeys, to 42 fl. Phase 4, the SE tower, has been given an extra by five storeys, to 48 fl. There has also been a slight increase in commercial space, to make room for a fitness centre.

The towers were originally supposed to be called "Cirrus" and "Aerius", but I could see that changing now. The final towers are apparently being redesigned somewhat, meaning they won't look as much like the first tower, Stratus.

https://eagenda.burnaby.ca/sirepub/c...6053236688.pdf (starts at p.165)

EDIT - Okay, looks like this was already posted to the SoLo thread. I'm a little behind today - my bad!

Vin · #**725** Posted **Apr 26, 2016, 7:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbancanadian

Also from the April 25 city council meeting:

There have been some changes to the final two SoLo District towers. Looks like both towers will be a bit taller than originally proposed. Phase 3, which is the SW tower, has been bumped up by three storeys, to 42 fl. Phase 4, the SE tower, has been given an extra by five storeys, to 48 fl. There has also been a slight increase in commercial space, to make room for a fitness centre.

The towers were originally supposed to be called "Cirrus" and "Aerius", but I could see that changing now. The final towers are apparently being redesigned somewhat, meaning they won't look as much like the first tower, Stratus.

https://eagenda.burnaby.ca/sirepub/c...6053236688.pdf (starts at p.165)

EDIT - Okay, looks like this was already posted to the SoLo thread. I'm a little behind today - my bad!

Always getting good news coming out of Burnaby!

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Originally Posted by BodomReaper

I *love* that a tower is being added to an existing tower complex. Now if only this would happen in the West End...

Gave up on Vancouver already....

Klazu · #**726** Posted **Apr 26, 2016, 9:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

Always getting good news coming out of Burnaby!

This is why some of us are moving there. The future (of tall towers) lives in Burnaby.

Jebby · #**727** Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 2:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

This is why some of us are moving there. The future (of tall towers) lives in Burnaby.

So you've decided to move to Burnaby??

Vin · #**728** Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 10:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

This is why some of us are moving there. The future (of tall towers) lives in Burnaby.

Give it another 5 years and I will be there haha.

Vin · #**729** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 12:06 AM**

For those who can make it:

WED, 4 MAY AT 12:30 PM, BURNABY, BC
CITY CONVERSATIONS: The Future (and Past) of Burnaby, Centre of the Region

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/city-con...aby%20(May%204)

SUN, 1 MAY AT 1:30 PM, BURNABY, BC
SKYWALKING THROUGH BURNABY: A Tour of Town Centres on Rail

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skywalki...aby%20(May%204)

Sheba · #**730** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 1:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

For those who can make it:

WED, 4 MAY AT 12:30 PM, BURNABY, BC
CITY CONVERSATIONS: The Future (and Past) of Burnaby, Centre of the Region

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/city-con...aby%20(May%204)

At Metrotown library on a weekday from 12:30 to 1:30 - I wonder how many people will be able to make it.

BobLoblawsLawBlog · #**731** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 6:31 AM**

Of course it's during work hours. It's like they don't want anyone to show up

Large Cat · #**732** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 9:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by BobLoblawsLawBlog

Of course it's during work hours. It's like they don't want anyone to show up

Not everyone works 9-5. The worst thing about SFU City Program to me is that almost all of its stuff is actually during hours I have to work (i.e. after 6pm). I basically can't be involved at all.

Klazu · #**733** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 3:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jebby

So you've decided to move to Burnaby??

Yep. Moving to Metrotown on next Thursday. My new work is in Burnaby and we found an amazing pad in there.

Jebby · #**734** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 3:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Yep. Moving to Metrotown on next Thursday. My new work is in Burnaby and we found an amazing pad in there.

Congrats! We're expecting A LOT of pictures of all the construction going on in the area. There is no way you're getting out of this!

GilmoreStation · #**735** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Large Cat

Not everyone works 9-5. The worst thing about SFU City Program to me is that almost all of its stuff is actually during hours I have to work (i.e. after 6pm). I basically can't be involved at all.

What does this program offer? Do they offer free courses on Urban Analytics?

Sheba · #**736** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 5:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Yep. Moving to Metrotown on next Thursday. My new work is in Burnaby and we found an amazing pad in there.

Hmmm not so long ago...

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Originally Posted by Klazu

I would also love this building to be in Downtown. My problem with Metrotown is the fact that you will rely on Skytrain which while much better than a car, doesn't beat being able to walk everywhere like in Downtown. Another drawback is also how full Skytrain is during the rush hour. Also moving to Burnaby is a big obstacle that I don't think I will be able to overcome.

Klazu · #**737** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 6:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jebby

Congrats! We're expecting A LOT of pictures of all the construction going on in the area. There is no way you're getting out of this!

Haha, I knew this would be the trade-off, but still went with the decision!

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Originally Posted by Vin

Give it another 5 years and I will be there haha.

Yeah, it will be an easy decision for you once I have first made it a cool place to live.

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Originally Posted by Sheba

Hmmm not so long ago...

Yeah, one year can change quite a bit. A year ago I was still employed in Downtown, but now I am in Burnaby. Also the suite that we ended up finding there is nothing like we saw during our rental hunt last spring (and you have seen many of those in here).

It is truly on its own level compared to what we could have found or afforded in Downtown. Just wait.

Vin · #**738** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 6:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Large Cat

Not everyone works 9-5. The worst thing about SFU City Program to me is that almost all of its stuff is actually during hours I have to work (i.e. after 6pm). I basically can't be involved at all.

SUN, 1 MAY AT 1:30 PM, BURNABY, BC
SKYWALKING THROUGH BURNABY: A Tour of Town Centres on Rail

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skywalki...aby%20(May%204)

Vin · #**739** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 6:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Yeah, it will be an easy decision for you once I have first made it a cool place to live.

I know I can count on you for that, but seriously, once the big projects are more or less completed, the city will shine, literally.

excel · #**740** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 8:45 PM**

I moved to Burnaby recently as well. I am up on Capital Hill and will be working across the street from Amazing Brentwood!