Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project | Completed - Page 56

giallo · #1 Posted **Jun 24, 2009, 3:13 AM**

The VCC really shines at night. It looks fantastic.

metroXpress · #2 Posted **Jun 24, 2009, 4:00 PM**

I was there the other day and notice that the "rotating Eath" thing wasn't in the main lobby anymore...I wonder why they took it off??

Does anyone know?

raggedy13 · #3 Posted **Jun 24, 2009, 9:11 PM**

Nice find, Vanman. I quite like the area at night. It probably has the highest concentration of interesting lighting in the city (outside the Granville strip). I also like how transparent the building becomes at night. It really shows off its nice warm, wood interior.

raggedy13 · #4 Posted **Jun 24, 2009, 9:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Allen

I was there the other day and notice that the "rotating Eath" thing wasn't in the main lobby anymore...I wonder why they took it off??

Does anyone know?

I think it was just part of their opening festivities, just sort of showing off the sorts of things they can do to add interest when certain conventions are in town. That's my take anyways.

raggedy13 · #5 Posted **Jun 24, 2009, 9:20 PM**

A few pics I took yesterday from around the area:

I noticed the landscaping connecting it with Harbour Green Park is all finished now. It probably has been for awhile but not since the last time I was there.

Still wrapping up work on this last piece of seawall

I'm curious to see how this looks when finished

It looks like it will be quite visible even with plants

People seem to enjoy relaxing here

Those glass awnings will make it a good place to sit even when it rains

I wonder if they'll ever add some retail to the base of the Shaw Tower, aside from that small Starbucks inside the lobby. There could be some space for a nice patio.

giallo · #6 Posted **Jun 25, 2009, 2:22 AM**

Great update, Raggedy.

Canadian Mind · #7 Posted **Jun 25, 2009, 2:36 AM**

Looking liek this will be the place to be in vancouver when it's done. Wonder if it will motivate the city to expand upon this in the future while downsizing Robson if the local populus chooses it as the public square of the city.

metroXpress · #8 Posted **Jun 25, 2009, 2:40 PM**

Thanks for the update raggedy! I am mad that I don't have my camera with me when I was there.

RE: rotating Earth

I actually liked that public art and I was hoping that they can put it back on again!

nova9 · #9 Posted **Jul 1, 2009, 6:35 AM**

I'm heading to Canada Place tomorrow for Canada Day. Will try to take pictures - would love to see that new plaza of ours get the attention it deserves!

TwoFace · #10 Posted **Jul 2, 2009, 3:34 PM**

The Plaza and all of Coal Harbour was wall to wall people yesterday. The Convention Centre was open to the public as well.
The Thurlow Plaza is a fantastic venue for live performances and a welcome addition to Downtown.
The Hot Hot salsa dancer and the steel band were my favourite.

SpongeG · #11 Posted **Jul 2, 2009, 5:01 PM**

thats cool - we only got there around 9 pm and stayed on the east side never looked around didn't want to lose the spot in front of the barge

great space - too bad most of Canada place was off limits due to renos but should be great next Canada day

metroXpress · #12 Posted **Jul 2, 2009, 6:18 PM**

Loved the plaza and the Coast Capital Savings Mountain View stage....

mrjauk · #13 Posted **Jul 2, 2009, 6:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Allen

Loved the plaza and the Coast Capital Savings Mountain View stage....

Yes, I had previously mentioned that this plaza would make a great venue for a summer concert series. Maybe every 2nd Saturday during the June-August period, or something like that.

raggedy13 · #14 Posted **Jul 2, 2009, 10:20 PM**

I was in the plaza on the west side earlier in the day and saw a great local Indo-Celtic(?) band called "Delhi 2 Dublin". Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me at the time but I agree the space worked great for a concert. They also had the building open to the public which was great since I hadn't had a chance to see the inside yet.

I got my camera later and was back to take some shots during the fireworks. I was only on the east side as well though. Perhaps you are in one of my shots SpongeG.

The renos on Canada Place appear to be in high gear

SpongeG · #15 Posted **Jul 3, 2009, 4:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by raggedy13

I was in the plaza on the west side earlier in the day and saw a great local Indo-Celtic(?) band called "Delhi 2 Dublin". Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me at the time but I agree the space worked great for a concert. They also had the building open to the public which was great since I hadn't had a chance to see the inside yet.

I got my camera later and was back to take some shots during the fireworks. I was only on the east side as well though. Perhaps you are in one of my shots SpongeG.

were you the dude who was with a girl who was holding the camera over your head randomly shooting off?

vanman · #16 Posted **Jul 3, 2009, 4:35 AM**

Haha, it almost looks like you were at a rave Raggedy.

raggedy13 · #17 Posted **Jul 3, 2009, 7:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

were you the dude who was with a girl who was holding the camera over your head randomly shooting off?

Well I am a dude and there were some girls around but I don't recall any of them holding a camera over my head. I'm sure we were in each other's field of vision at some point anyways.

metroXpress · #18 Posted **Jul 3, 2009, 8:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by mrjauk

Yes, I had previously mentioned that this plaza would make a great venue for a summer concert series. Maybe every 2nd Saturday during the June-August period, or something like that.

Someone told me that when I was there as well....that might be you

jlousa · #19 Posted **Jul 21, 2009, 3:02 AM**

Interesting VCCEP is applying to change slightly over 11,000sqft from retail space to office space.

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Community Area: Downtown
Status: Proposed
Location: 1055 CANADA PLACE
Zoning: CD-1
Project Type: Rezoning
Planning Department
Application Date: 2009/07/15 No: 2009028
Description:
To make a text amendment to Comprehensive Development District (CD-1) #363 to permit the change of use from retail to office for a 1,039 square metre space on the 14,000 level o the Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project (VCCEP).

Canadian Mind · #20 Posted **Jul 2, 2009, 11:08 PM**

I love those lighting fixtures.