Jericho Lands Planning Program - Page 5

jollyburger · #81 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 5:39 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut

Wouldn't want to be in a bus on 4th after fireworks night, that's for sure.

They're moving fireworks to False Creek.

WarrenC12 · #82 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 5:40 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jollyburger

They're moving fireworks to False Creek.

Is that true? Because it would be a much better location.

jollyburger · #83 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 5:43 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Is that true? Because it would be a much better location.

Yeah it will make it more accessible with viewing from both sides of the water.

Quote:

The Vancouver New Year’s Eve Celebration Society (VNYECS) announced today that the 2020 Concord’s New Year’s Eve fireworks—previously planned for December 31, 2020— have been officially postponed until next year due to COVID-19.

In previous years, Concord’s New Year’s Eve fireworks were displayed in Coal Harbour, and saw upwards of 100,000 guests in attendance. With current restrictions on public gatherings, this year’s typical programming is not possible.

“With the safety of our volunteers, vendors, and guests in mind, we knew that we could not go ahead with this year’s pre-planned fireworks spectacular,” said VNYECS Board Chair Dani Pretto. “The annual fireworks are an exciting and well-loved tradition, and as such, they would undoubtedly have drawn very large crowds to all optimal viewing sites. Understanding that 2020 is a very different and challenging year, especially where festivals and events are concerned, we made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s fireworks show.”

“While this year’s event is not possible, we look forward to working with the Vancouver New Year’s Eve Celebration Society to plan something even bigger and better for next year,” said Matt Meehan, Senior Vice-President of Planning for Concord Pacific. “This has been an extraordinary year on many fronts, and although it’s disappointing that we aren’t able to ring in the New Year as a community, there have been so many other inspiring ways our community has come together throughout this pandemic. Concord Pacific would like to thank our front line workers and essential workers, as well as the City of Vancouver, for the many ways that they have shown up for us these past few months and kept our health and safety the top priority. We also hope that Vancouverites can continue to support our local small businesses in the coming months, many of whom are struggling to keep their doors open right now. We look forward to celebrating our strong, resilient community next year with a newly-reimagined New Year’s celebration like no other.”

The Society is hopeful that next year’s celebration will not be impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and will be able to go ahead as scheduled. They have already started envisioning new and innovative activations that can complement 2021’s fireworks display.

“More than ever, in these uncertain times, our communities look forward to celebrations that mark a sense of new beginnings. Concord’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is a treasured event in our city, but the health and safety of our communities are of the utmost importance," said Royce Chwin, President and CEO of Tourism Vancouver. "As an important part of Vancouver's fulsome events calendar, we look forward to safely welcoming the celebration back in 2021. We know it will be well worth the wait.”

https://www.concordsnyevan.com/

WarrenC12 · #84 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 5:54 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Yeah it will make it more accessible with viewing from both sides of the water.

Ahhh, NYE, thanks. I was thinking of the summer version. Benson & Hedges or whatever they are calling it now.

jollyburger · #85 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 6:05 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Ahhh, NYE, thanks. I was thinking of the summer version. Benson & Hedges or whatever they are calling it now.

Sorry I confused the two as well. I think the Celebration of Lights is sticking to English Bay. Jericho is pretty far from English Bay so the view wouldn't be that great from there.

whatnext · #86 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 6:08 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Sorry I confused the two as well. I think the Celebration of Lights is sticking to English Bay. Jericho is pretty far from English Bay so the view wouldn't be that great from there.

Lots of people from the West Side view the summer fireworks from Jericho.

djh · #87 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 7:32 PM**

I've added the proposed Jericho Lands staion location to the Millenium Line Extension Proposals map on Google Maps.

Vin · #88 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 9:10 PM**

If the SFH neighbourhoods around here are rezoned by the City, these lands would be freed up as parkland for the City. But of course, this is Vancouver and it is hell-bent to build up every inch of land available.

GenWhy? · #89 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 9:17 PM**

I don't think the City has $717 million laying around for parkland.

WarrenC12 · #90 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 9:29 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vin

If the SFH neighbourhoods around here are rezoned by the City, these lands would be freed up as parkland for the City. But of course, this is Vancouver and it is hell-bent to build up every inch of land available.

A park across the street from a beach and a park isn't going to be too popular or useful.

jollyburger · #91 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 9:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

A park across the street from a beach and a park isn't going to be too popular or useful.

I mean buying/rezoning SFH vs the First Nations/CLC developing in one go a massive development plot isn't the same thing. The last thing this neighbourhood needs is another park.

WarrenC12 · #92 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 9:57 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jollyburger

I mean buying/rezoning SFH vs the First Nations/CLC developing in one go a massive development plot isn't the same thing. The last thing this neighbourhood needs is another park.

Don't waste too much time thinking about what Vin says. You'll only go crazy.

officedweller · #93 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 10:01 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

A park across the street from a beach and a park isn't going to be too popular or useful.

It's probably there because it's the most level part of the site.
I think it'll act as a conduit for people walking down to the beach (a retail plaza would be nice instead).
Or would you want retail higher up with views for cafes and restaurants?

jollyburger · #94 Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 10:22 PM**

I doubt they'll ever have much of a view with the trees continually growing in the park.

mukmuk64 · #95 Posted **Oct 21, 2021, 3:08 AM**

Anyone trying to get to Jericho except by bicycle is gonna be a dumb dumb that's for sure.

(thankfully Vision made a rather nice bike lane to there)

dleung · #96 Posted **Oct 21, 2021, 4:23 AM**

This is about as much density as I think is appropriate for the western half of site with the views:

No skyline, just a trio of "totem" like towers, with everything else in stepped/terracing mid-rise form

logan5 · #97 Posted **Oct 21, 2021, 5:15 AM**

The 2 land use plans don't show any retail along 4th Avenue. It would be logical to extend the already existing retail along 4th, and re-enforce 4th Avenue as the main high street for the neighbourhood, where more lively type venues should be, as opposed to the quieter streets located internally in the Jericho site. It would also serve the beach and park much better, being that it is the closest point to the beach, and a lot more accessible/visible.

This is such an amenity rich area. Within walking distance you have 2 km's of nice sandy beaches, which is 3x what the West End has. A 90 acre park right across the street, plus the new park space within the development. There's 3 good retail streets that serve the area in West 10th, West 4th, and West Broadway. With 18 000 new residents, those streets will intensify. And UBC close by, and it's on the West Side. So this area will be very highly sought after, probly more than any major development in Vancouver history.

Build out is projected at 25 to 30 years, but given how sought after units will be, build out could be done much sooner. They could sell every unit on this site in one go, so it's just a matter of how quickly they wish to proceed.

FarmerHaight · #98 Posted **Oct 21, 2021, 2:52 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mukmuk64

Anyone trying to get to Jericho except by bicycle is gonna be a dumb dumb that's for sure.

(thankfully Vision made a rather nice bike lane to there)

I wonder if Translink could add some water-based transportation options from Jericho to downtown. Something from the Jericho Pier to the aquatic centre dock would make sense. I'm not sure if commuting patterns justify it.

jollyburger · #99 Posted **Oct 21, 2021, 3:02 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerHaight

I wonder if Translink could add some water-based transportation options from Jericho to downtown. Something from the Jericho Pier to the aquatic centre dock would make sense. I'm not sure if commuting patterns justify it.

Yeah that will never happen

WarrenC12 · #**100** Posted **Oct 21, 2021, 3:13 PM**

Aqua Ferries will expand to that area if they see demand I'm sure.