8X on the Park | 98m | 36Fl | Completed - Page 40

LeftCoaster · #**781** Posted **Mar 17, 2021, 8:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by zahav

This tower is pretty large, I think that's the surprise for me

The site was originally going to be proposed as a 60 storey tower until a new viewcone was introduced at the 11th hour cutting the tower nearly in half.

This site's entire history is one of the most frustrating examples of a developer just continually getting the short end of the stick.

Klazu · #**782** Posted **Mar 17, 2021, 8:32 PM**

That's difficult to hear. A 60-floor tower would really crown Yaletown. I wonder what other projects got cut with that viewcone?

LeftCoaster · #**783** Posted **Mar 17, 2021, 8:39 PM**

It was viewcone F1 from Choklit Park to the Lions. It's pretty skinny so I don't think it hit too much else, but obviously a pretty shitty blow to the 8X project team.

Klazu · #**784** Posted **Mar 17, 2021, 8:42 PM**

Did a single viewcone get introduced or was it part of the last review? If former, it almost sounds targeted.

I am already struggling to remember what was here before this project:

LeftCoaster · #**785** Posted **Mar 17, 2021, 8:44 PM**

No it was part of the 2011 taller buildings review. Wasn't targeted, I know planning wasn't too pleased either.

officedweller · #**786** Posted **Mar 25, 2021, 9:53 PM**

North side getting done.

Pic by me today:

mcminsen · #**787** Posted **Mar 26, 2021, 6:32 AM**

Around supper time.

March 25 '21, my pics

officedweller · #**788** Posted **Mar 26, 2021, 4:59 PM**

Top bits going in right now - 10 am Friday.
But there's till that missing on on the Richards side - must have been damaged.

mcminsen · #**789** Posted **Mar 26, 2021, 7:58 PM**

March 26 '21, my pic

officedweller · #**790** Posted **Mar 26, 2021, 9:09 PM**

Nice, thanks!

mcminsen · #**791** Posted **Mar 29, 2021, 5:36 AM**

March 27 '21, my pics

WarrenC12 · #**792** Posted **Mar 29, 2021, 4:07 PM**

Did The Penthouse wall recently get repainted or has it always had that design?

jollyburger · #**793** Posted **Mar 29, 2021, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Did The Penthouse wall recently get repainted or has it always had that design?

Since around 2014

Klazu · #**794** Posted **Mar 29, 2021, 7:22 PM**

Has there any plans for that parking lot seen in the picture? Who owns that lot?

Vin · #**795** Posted **Mar 29, 2021, 7:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Has there any plans for that parking lot seen in the picture? Who owns that lot?

Not sure who owns it, but currently used by Hotel Belmont guests and visitors. Don't think there is a plan for it either, but I do think that corner is ripe for redevelopment.

officedweller · #**796** Posted **Mar 29, 2021, 8:05 PM**

If we get the 2030 Olympics, it can be used for a beer garden tent like it was in 2010.

mcminsen · #**797** Posted **Mar 30, 2021, 11:26 AM**

March 29 '21, my pics

trofirhen · #**798** Posted **Mar 30, 2021, 4:05 PM**

This building is faintly intriguing. Sort of two separate buildings joined together. The different styles make it interesting.

officedweller · #**799** Posted **Apr 1, 2021, 11:03 PM**

By me today.

Looks like they're installing that missing fin.

mcminsen · #**800** Posted **Apr 6, 2021, 11:08 AM**

April 5 '21, my pics