Downtown Vancouver Updates II - Page 7

WarrenC12 · #**121** Posted **Nov 26, 2023, 4:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

There's room on Quebec to line up on the street and still let both lanes of traffic through. I go to that drive through a couple times a month, so I hope they keep it. McDonalds is the best restaurant in Vancouver!

If you want to block the bike lane. But assuming you don't care about that, yes it's possible for cars to line up beside the sidewalk on Quebec for about 3-4 car lengths of an extra wide lane and let traffic through. Do you actually think that happens? Of course not. People block AT LEAST one lane of traffic.

The lane only widens because there's a right turn lane at Terminal.

The City should force them to give up some of that parking lot for a drive through snake lineup if they are disrupting travel for everybody else.

WarrenC12 · #**122** Posted **Nov 26, 2023, 4:51 PM**

I wonder how long it will take to redevelop. Don't forget there's a giant hospital opening in a few years that will employ thousands of high earning people.

djmk · #**123** Posted **Nov 28, 2023, 12:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by vanman

Finally! And it's within 400m of the skytrain station so would be great to see 20 flrs or higher there.

Its zoned FC-1 so the City does not have to put any residential here. I would not be surprised if it becomes an office for doctors and other medical professionals to support the new hospital

https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/z...edule-fc-1.pdf

jollyburger · #**124** Posted **Nov 28, 2023, 12:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by djmk

Its zoned FC-1 so the City does not have to put any residential here. I would not be surprised if it becomes an office for doctors and other medical professionals to support the new hospital

https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/z...edule-fc-1.pdf

In the East False Creek FC-1 Guidelines it mentions 83.9m for that lot. The lot south of it was 38.1m.

https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/guid...alse-creek.pdf

jollyburger · #**125** Posted **Nov 29, 2023, 5:17 PM**

Bonnis is dumping 798 Granville?

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update...ULT%2Cfalse%29

officedweller · #**126** Posted **Nov 29, 2023, 9:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Bonnis is dumping 798 Granville?

Woah, are they having financial problems?
(maybe to fund the Commodore project?)

Maybe leases are expiring and it's a redevelopment opportunity?
The post says "with unprecedented development potential", despite the view cone restriction.
Recall that someone said Winners is leaving for former Steve Nash space at The Hudson.
Would Best Buy move too?

Also note that the new driveway through VCII alleviates the previous problem facing redevelopment for a hotel,
as the new driveway would now allow tour buses to navigate the alley.

gaviscon · #**127** Posted **Nov 29, 2023, 11:52 PM**

Why isn't 1157 Burrard starting construction?
These delays are starting to get really annoying

GenWhy? · #**128** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 12:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Woah, are they having financial problems?
(maybe to fund the Commodore project?)

Maybe leases are expiring and it's a redevelopment opportunity?
The post says "with unprecedented development potential", despite the view cone restriction.

If I'm looking at the right viewcone (and there isn't another lower one) they could likely do 462 feet to the underside of the viewcone.

logan5 · #**129** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 12:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Bonnis is dumping 798 Granville?

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update...ULT%2Cfalse%29

That building is short and fugly. It should be redeveloped into something much taller, with some significant plaza space at the corner of Granville and Robson - a mini Dundas Square.

jollyburger · #**130** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 1:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by GenWhy?

If I'm looking at the right viewcone (and there isn't another lower one) they could likely do 462 feet to the underside of the viewcone.

The site is under four viewcones I believe.

3.2.2
9.2.1
12.2
F1.2

733 Seymour was in two view cones (9.2.1 and F 1.3) 9.2.1 limited it to 420 feet and F1.3 to 348 feet (where that lower rooftop patio is located).

That one runs along the NE corner of the site. 9.2.1 covers the entire site.

jollyburger · #**131** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 1:12 AM**

That 848 Seymour hotel project got a referral to public hearing on November 14

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/848-seymour-st

GenWhy? · #**132** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 2:42 AM**

348 foot tall hotel would be a nice investment

jollyburger · #**133** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 3:54 PM**

Terrace House site still seems to be dormant.

Changing City · #**134** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 4:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Terrace House site still seems to be dormant.

Solterra don't appear to mention it on their website, either.

madog222 · #**135** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 7:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Terrace House site still seems to be dormant.

Is the original crane still up?

From the June 2023 building inspection:

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In progress of re-certification of electrical equipment.
-Crane removal, to be replaced.
-Permit revision.

Changing City · #**136** Posted **Dec 1, 2023, 1:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by madog222

Is the original crane still up?

No crane.

trofirhen · #**137** Posted **Dec 1, 2023, 1:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

That building is short and fugly. It should be redeveloped into something much taller, with some significant plaza space at the corner of Granville and Robson - a mini Dundas Square.

Totally !!

csbvan · #**138** Posted **Dec 1, 2023, 2:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

That building is short and fugly. It should be redeveloped into something much taller, with some significant plaza space at the corner of Granville and Robson - a mini Dundas Square.

Dundas Square?! The epitome of short and fugly? What low aspirations.

jollyburger · #**139** Posted **Dec 1, 2023, 2:29 AM**

Royal Centre renovations are proceeding? Might explain why the bus lane on West Georgia has been closed recently.

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Lobby Renovation: Transforming the entrance into a welcoming and modern space.
Base Build for New Restaurant: Laying the foundation for a culinary hotspot.
New Column Finishes: Enhancing structural elements with aesthetic and functional upgrades.
Gypsum Wall Board Ceilings: Installing new ceilings throughout to elevate the interior ambiance.

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Location: West Georgia and Burrard Street, Downtown Vancouver.
Project Value: $1.4 Million.
General Contractor: Ledcor.

https://rwcsystems.com/rwc-systems-a...own-vancouver/

I guess the Royal Bank podium is getting demolished as well?

https://www.urbanyvr.com/facelift-on...20new%20canopy.

Official website but currently empty

https://www.royalcentre.com/royalcentreredevelopment

Repthe250 · #**140** Posted **Dec 1, 2023, 2:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by csbvan

Dundas Square?! The epitome of short and fugly? What low aspirations.

Dundas Square is the entertainment heart of downtown Toronto and is a vibrant, bright gathering spot for tourists and urban explorers. It’s probably one of the safest areas in Toronto.

Granville street is a grungy, crime ridden cesspool of stabbings and urine. Vancouver would be so lucky to get a “short and fugly” Dundas square like hub.

It’s a matter of taste. I think coal harbour is fugly with its seafoam green cut and paste towers everywhere and 0 street life. I’d much rather a Dundas Square in the heart of the entertainment district, but that’s just me.