CF Pacific Centre Developments

[Vin]

Sure seems like a heck of a long wait before Nordstrom would open. In the meantime, I hope to see a new announcement of a large-format retail coming to downtown Vancouver. Doesn't need to be lux, mid-range is OK.

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by Vin

Sure seems like a heck of a long wait before Nordstrom would open. In the meantime, I hope to see a new announcement of a large-format retail coming to downtown Vancouver. Doesn't need to be lux, mid-range is OK.

Where would you most probably imagine seeing it located?
In the Central Shopping District (Bay, Nordstrom) or elsewhere?

[connect2source]

Given that we're a year from Nordstrom Pacific Centre opening, does anyone know when the mall extension to Robson, under Nordstrom is scheduled to open? My guess is that it would precede Nordstrom.

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by connect2source

Given that we're a year from Nordstrom Pacific Centre opening, does anyone know when the mall extension to Robson, under Nordstrom is scheduled to open? My guess is that it would precede Nordstrom.

Do you have access to any plans or renders of the mall expansion? Thanks.

[Locked In]

Originally Posted by trofirhen

Do you have access to any plans or renders of the mall expansion? Thanks.

Go to the website ( http://www.725granville.com/Pages/default.aspx ) - click on Retail Plans and Renderings.

[connect2source]

Thanks for that!

Looks like exactly the same finishes as the current mall which is now almost 8 years old and looking somewhat dated, especially the ceiling. Those wavy 'curtain' ceiling lights are also quite dated, they were 'hot' in the early 2000's, I hope they plan a slight refresh for the new section at least. It also looks especially narrow, I believe the width at the Sears end was the narrowest, shame that it's not slightly wider and more open.

[dreambrother808]

The mall part is supposed to open in the spring.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by trofirhen

Where would you most probably imagine seeing it located?
In the Central Shopping District (Bay, Nordstrom) or elsewhere?

i'd like to see something on georgia on the old budget site - the block between telus and the library

perhaps a saks, or if they went the other way a marshalls, an apple flagship store, uniqlo - something that would normally be on robson but isn't this time

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

i'd like to see something on georgia on the old budget site - the block between telus and the library

perhaps a saks, or if they went the other way a marshalls, an apple flagship store, uniqlo - something that would normally be on robson but isn't this time

a Saks! That might be asking a bit much, but one never knows .....
I think that Budget site (and it is hideous) would do well with being replaced with a retail building. IMO just one department store would not be enough.
I'd like to see a major upscale-ish retail anchor tenant, in a building with other retail, maybe a bit like something out of Bloor Street in Toronto,

[SpongeG]

the budget site is a parking lot right now , well the west half is - they knocked down a great old building and did nothing with the site

i would like to see retail more spread out downtown - i think an apple store would be good there, it gets a lot of foot traffic

[Vin]

Originally Posted by trofirhen

Where would you most probably imagine seeing it located?
In the Central Shopping District (Bay, Nordstrom) or elsewhere?

Spread it out a little: One at the Davie/Burrard/Yaletown neighbourhood would be divine, makes shopping a lot easier around there. Perhaps another one could be somewhere in the OV/Broadway neighbourhood. Of course, the old general post office/distribution centre site would be a potentially awesome place for a prime shopping site. Hope they don't waste that space on just condos or office blocks. A mixed development comprising of hotels, retail, restaurants, condos and offices all-inclusive is a must.

Getting really off-topic we should get back to Nordstrom and the new PC extension, which, according to the current renderings, is just ok and not a jaw-dropping project. Nonetheless, still hope to have some pleasant surprises in store.

[officedweller]

Pic by me today from Winners across the street.
Some workers inside the Nordstrom.
You can also see the chamfered corner at street level.

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by Vin

Getting really off-topic we should get back to Nordstrom and the new PC extension, which, according to the current renderings, is just ok and not a jaw-dropping project. Nonetheless, still hope to have some pleasant surprises in store.

compared to what it is replacing, it's the Taj Mahal

[officedweller]

Well...
The old Eaton's/Sears building façade and the Taj Mahal both had/have white marble.

[ozonemania]

I think I like the fins now, because without them and the balcony, it reminds me of a Silicon Valley business park building. (Which might explain the main tenants' attraction to the space).

[officedweller]

Pic by me today - wood soffit under the Granville side canopy looks complete:

[officedweller]

Pic by me today of the plaza redevelopment.
The area behind the station elevator will be level with Granville Street and step down at the edge of the station building.




Reminder of the finished plaza:

Originally Posted by Built Form

Plaza Detail

Revised



All pix by Built Form

[officedweller]

Pics by me today:

I'm still curious how they'll clad the beams and columns around that entrance:

[spm2013]

...

[officedweller]

Nice!

Never seen those before. The Microsoft sign looks a bit to colourful for the rest of the building.
The Howe St. sign looks a bit small for the size of the façade.
I wonder if Sony would have a sign? Usually there's only one office tenant logo on a building and other lead tenants may get a space on a pillar at the tower entrance.

So on the Robson & Granville corner, "Pacific Centre" sign is just above its entrance and escalator.