Northeast False Creek | Proposed

[cov]

these parcels of land by themselves are better investments than developing them.

[Migrant_Coconut]

Originally Posted by cov

these parcels of land by themselves are better investments than developing them.

The last time we sat on downtown land instead of taking an offer, it became even less affordable. Might as well put it to use now.

[Feathered Friend]

Francl Architecture has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site, a 28-storey, terracing, mixed-use building, with:

Retail uses on levels 1 & 2, offices on levels 3-5 and residential above
180 units of Social Housing
648 units of residential a maximum building height of 125.62 m (412.1 ft.) from grade
A gross floor area of 93,696 m² (1,008,530 sq. ft.)
A maximum height of 85.3 m (279.9 ft.)
Five levels of underground parking accessed from the new local street
Facilities to accommodate 1,779 bikes
Under the site’s existing CD-1 zoning(External link), the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Development Permit Board(External link).

Accepting public comments
March 24 → April 19 2022
Virtual open house
April 04 → April 10 2022
Development Permit Board decision
June 13 2022

https://shapeyourcity.ca/750-pacific-blvd-2

[officedweller]

The curves are a welcome change.


https://ehq-production-canada.s3.ca-...e646996e83e1cc


https://ehq-production-canada.s3.ca-...e646996e83e1cc

[VancouverOfTheFuture]

i like it overall.

[jollyburger]

Agreed previous incarnation looked like a wierd Arthur Erickson Terrace redux

[Feathered Friend]

City of Vancouver still intends to demolish Dunsmuir and Georgia viaducts
Kenneth Chan
|
Apr 22 2022, 2:19 pm

Before the viaducts demolition work can proceed, the first package is to rebuild and merge Pacific Boulevard and Expo Boulevard, with Pacific Boulevard between Pat Quinn Way and Expo Boulevard becoming a two-way street. This first package work is expected to begin “in the next few years.”

The larger second package starting in 2027 at the earliest includes a new four-lane vehicle ramp for West Georgia Street between Beatty Street and the reconfigured Pacific Boulevard — situated between BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena. This second package also includes the 750 km long Dunsmuir Connection elevated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists from Beatty Street to Quebec Street and rebuilding Pacific Boulevard between Pat Quinn Way and Quebec Street as a two-way street.

But this entirely depends on the incoming flow of the area’s development-generated revenues, which will fund the demolition of the viaducts, the area’s new road network, major new public spaces and various other public benefits. So far, apart from the Plaza of Nations redevelopment, there is very little movement by the property owners to advance their projects, according to city staff. The first package will be funded by Canadian Metropolitan Properties’ contributions from the Plaza of Nations project.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/duns...ek-plan-update

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by Feathered Friend

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/duns...ek-plan-update

That will be fun on game nights.

[officedweller]

Pics of the area, by me yesterday:

[Planner 9]

"Concord Pacific, City of Vancouver take halting steps toward Expo lands redevelopment", Kerry Gold, Globe and Mail, May 10, 2024.

https://webcache.googleusercontent.c...rd-expo-lands/

Image: CIVITAS Architecture

[jollyburger]

Bunch of images/video over here. Francl is doing Parcel A/B

Year 2023
Site Area 5.3 HA.
Residential Area 221000 SM.
Retail Area 20000 SM.

CIVITAS has developed the master plan for the Northeast False Creek Waterfront Entertainment District, which will be an opportunity to create a vibrant and accessible neighbourhood on Vancouver’s False Creek for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

Key features of the concept include:

A New Waterfront Experience: A mixed-use housing and retail/dining district on a waterfront promenade. A ground plane activated with a mix of shops, cafes, and restaurants lining a fine-grained network of pedestrian walkways.

New Parks and Gathering Places: 14 acres of new public park space including the adjacent Creekside Park.

New Housing: 3,300new homes, including 600 non-market homes.

New Job Space: The retail and commercial component will provide space for an estimated 700 jobs.

New Arts and Culture Opportunities: Integrated public art and places for street performance, artisan retail, and artist space.

New Public Amenities: Space will be included for a new Community Policing Centre as well as a Child Care Facility with an outdoor play area.

https://www.civitasdesign.com/projec...st-false-creek

EDIT: Vimeo has even more details on it

Video Link

The Northeast False Creek Waterfront Entertainment District will be an opportunity to create a vibrant and accessible neighbourhood on Vancouver’s False Creek for both locals and visitors to enjoy. Key Features of the Concept include:

A New Waterfront Experience:
A mixed-use housing and retail/dining district that will provide an active publicly accessible waterfront promenade, unique to Vancouver. The neighbourhood will feature a ground plane activated with a mix of shops, cafes, and restaurants lining a fine-grained network of pedestrian walkways and public access along the entire waterfront.

New Parks and Gathering Places:
3.2 acres of new public park space as part of this rezoning, in addition to the new Creekside Parks lands created from Concord Pacific and City lands, producing a total of 13.98 acres of new public park space.

New Housing:
The NEFC Waterfront Precinct will deliver approximately 3,300 new homes, including 600 non-market homes. This new market and non-market housing will increase the general housing supply in the City of Vancouver and the Metro area without demolishing or displacing existing homes and/or tenancies.

New Job Space:
The retail and commercial component will contribute toward meeting the goals of the Metro Core Jobs and Economy Land Use Plan by providing space for an estimated 700 jobs.

New Arts and Culture Opportunities:
The Master Plan creates places for the integration of public art to be developed with the City in coordination with the City’s NEFC Public Art Plan. New places for street performance, artisan retail, and artist space are included in the plan.

New Public Amenities:
Space will be included for a new Community Policing Centre as well as a 69-space Child Care Facility with an outdoor play area.

Developer: Concord Pacific Developments

Master Plan by CIVITAS Architecture Inc.
with:
Francl Architecture (Parcels A & B)
PFS Studio, Landscape Architecture
Bunt & Associates Transportation, Planning & Engineering
Kane Consulting, Sustainability

[giallo]

I'm liking the waterfront/seawall treatment.

[seamusmcduff]

I understand why they can't get a lot of it started until the viaduct is gone, but why wouldn't they be able to start the western towers at anytime?

[djmk]

the elevated walkway to Beatty is a nice touch.

[Planner 9]

Originally Posted by seamusmcduff

I understand why they can't get a lot of it started until the viaduct is gone, but why wouldn't they be able to start the western towers at anytime?

The rezoning Application is for a parcel that doesn't yet exist. A land swap deal between Concord and the City needs to be concluded before this rezoning application can be approved.

Also, the new shoreline has to be created and Pac Blvd and the entire site are to be raised in elevation for future sea level rise. This also requires the land swap to happen.

Land swap = $$$$ + negotiations + time.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by djmk

the elevated walkway to Beatty is a nice touch.

That's a replacement for the bike path on the to-be demolished Dunsmuir Viaduct.

[griswold]

Estimated completion: 2044

[dleung]

Ugh, these designs could be anywhere from Toronto to Chongqing to Miami, nothing Vancouver about it. What happened to stepping down to the water? Aquilini Centre could've been a lot taller in hindsight.

I miss the massing of bayshore and marinaside crescent where, instead of one or two slabs monopolizing the view, views to the water can be had for many buildings/units as far as 2-3 blocks inland, which from the other side of the water means a more layered skyline

[djmk]

Originally Posted by dleung

What happened to stepping down to the water?

people should be nowhere near that water. Super gross

[MalcolmTucker]

Originally Posted by dleung

Ugh, these designs could be anywhere from Toronto to Chongqing to Miami, nothing Vancouver about it. What happened to stepping down to the water? Aquilini Centre could've been a lot taller in hindsight.

I miss the massing of bayshore and marinaside crescent where, instead of one or two slabs monopolizing the view, views to the water can be had for many buildings/units as far as 2-3 blocks inland, which from the other side of the water means a more layered skyline

I'd imagine that the end of coordination between this site and the Plaza of Nations introduced different constraints.