Downtown Vancouver Updates II - Page 89

urbanight93 · #**1761** Posted **Dec 9, 2025, 1:54 AM**

nice to see more downtown projects kicking off. It feels like eons since we had lots of buildings to watch, now they're so few and far in between.

Feathered Friend · #**1762** Posted **Dec 9, 2025, 2:18 AM**

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1045 Burnaby St

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Development Permit Application DP-2025-00945
Application Date: Nov, 20, 2025
1045 Burnaby St
Work Description: DPMA to DP-2023-00489
Changes: Housing tenure, height increase, facade assembly and material change.

Development Permit for DP-2023-00489 To develop on this site, a new 16-storey Multiple Dwelling, Apartment, consisting of 170 secured market rental units of which 20% are below market rental units, and 3 levels of underground parking having vehicular access from the lane, subject to approval of enactment and form of development by Council.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=281023808

It'll be interesting to see how 1045 Burnaby departs from the rendering, and what it ends up looking like.

SFUVancouver · #**1763** Posted **Dec 9, 2025, 3:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by gaviscon

1045 Burnaby St

It's interesting to see the steady pace of infill project coming along for the West End. I suspect that this will trend up in the coming years, both because the easy redevelopment sites are long gone, and because smaller-scale infill projects have a lower bar to clear for financing.

jollyburger · #**1764** Posted **Dec 10, 2025, 5:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Feathered Friend

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=281023808

It'll be interesting to see how 1045 Burnaby departs from the rendering, and what it ends up looking like.

I was wondering how Marcon was involved being the contact for the permmit. Mystery solved.

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On November 20, Marcon and Fiera Real Estate celebrated a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction at 1045 Burnaby Street.   

Located in Downtown Vancouver, one of the city’s most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, this project will deliver 170 units of much-needed rental housing, including affordable homes, to serve the community for decades to come. The site, previously under strata ownership, will be redeveloped into purpose-built rental housing, reflecting a commitment to addressing Vancouver’s housing needs.   

1045 Burnaby marks the first collaboration between Marcon and Fiera Real Estate; a partnership built on shared vision and expertise to deliver housing that meets the evolving needs of the community. 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marco...931496960-bake

officedweller · #**1765** Posted **Dec 12, 2025, 4:26 AM**

These are along Howe St. near georgia.
I think they are new.

Pic by me tonight:

WarrenC12 · #**1766** Posted **Dec 12, 2025, 5:31 PM**

Mt Pleasant also has LED banners, it's a picture of the "iconic" clock. Big upgrade compared to the previous style. I wonder if they are year round?

jollyburger · #**1767** Posted **Dec 12, 2025, 7:50 PM**

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Mt Pleasant also has LED banners, it's a picture of the "iconic" clock. Big upgrade compared to the previous style. I wonder if they are year round?

Year round

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As part of an initiative to enhance the streetscape in Mount Pleasant, the local Business Improvement Association (BIA) envisioned a permanent illuminated installation to replace traditional cloth banners. The aim was to create a dynamic and culturally meaningful visual identity, something distinctive to the neighborhood that would enrich the public space and strengthen the BIA’s visibility.

https://bllighting.com/our-case-stud...-vancouver-bc/

officedweller · #**1768** Posted **Dec 13, 2025, 5:55 AM**

Nice.
The snowflakes are also on Robson towards the library.

gaviscon · #**1769** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 4:59 AM**

Sidewalk upgrades

Dec 12

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gaviscon · #**1770** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 5:10 AM**

Few days ago:

20251208_125128 by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

20251208_125055 by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

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20251208_125055 by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

osirisboy · #**1771** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 5:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

These are along Howe St. near georgia.
I think they are new.

Pic by me tonight:

Ok, not to nit pick but I wish it was in a warm white versus cold. Same with the mount pleasant ones

Changing City · #**1772** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 3:39 PM**

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Ok, not to nit pick but I wish it was in a warm white versus cold. Same with the mount pleasant ones

That is nit picking. Also, cold white seems to be more appropriate for snowflakes.

osirisboy · #**1773** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 4:50 PM**

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That is nit picking. Also, cold white seems to be more appropriate for snowflakes.

Thx. I disagree, cold led lighting isn’t festival feeling. So many Xmas lights now are cold ugly shit that looks like something a robot threw up.

Glow Fun City · #**1774** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 6:58 PM**

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Thx. I disagree, cold led lighting isn’t festival feeling. So many Xmas lights now are cold ugly shit that looks like something a robot threw up.

Yep, cold LEDs are totally overused in general. Most electric light is used at night, when are brains are more accustomed to warm light.

Denscity · #**1775** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 7:09 PM**

I like cold blue for snowflakes
It also has a more modern look as well.

jollyburger · #**1776** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 8:28 PM**

Satisfy everyone on SSP and do both.

https://www.festive-lights.com/conne...amp-post-motif

officedweller · #**1777** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 9:31 PM**

Remember when LED lights first came out - they were all blue.
The blue / cool colour must be cheaper to manufacture.

Agreed that a whiter light would be cheerier.

Glow Fun City · #**1778** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 9:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Remember when LED lights first came out - they were all blue.
The blue / cool colour must be cheaper to manufacture.

Agreed that a whiter light would be cheerier.

All "white" LED's are actually blue LED's with fluorescent material that gives off the white light.

officedweller · #**1779** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 9:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Nice.
The snowflakes are also on Robson towards the library.

There's only a few down there as they are competing for lamp post space with the BC Lions and Whutecaos banners.

officedweller · #**1780** Posted **Dec 14, 2025, 9:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Glow Fun City

All "white" LED's are actually blue LED's with fluorescent material that gives off the white light.

Thanks.