River District (East Fraserlands) Updates

[easy as pie]

i had to double check that i hadn't clicked on a maple ridge or chilliwack thread

[logan5]

Without going back and reading all the posts, is there going to be a retail strip - and which street would it be on? Matheson is centrally located, so that seems like the best spot.

[officedweller]

3100 River Walk - a couple of stepped mid-rises - were before the DPB last week (Dec 3rd):

http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/pdf/co...k-DE416120.pdf

To the far left in this render:

Originally Posted by JonLuke

River District Update. Here is a re-post of deasine's image (original source JLousa) to give these images some context (Edit: vanman's image on the previous page provides a better illustration):

[mr.x]

Originally Posted by officedweller

3100 River Walk - a couple of stepped mid-rises - were before the DPB last week (Dec 3rd):

http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/pdf/co...k-DE416120.pdf

To the far left in this render:

Kind of unfortunate that this is being built, we should've left it as industrial.

[cornholio]

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[SpongeG]

the city loses big time in taxes as industry will just move to richmond or burnaby, surrey etc.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

the city loses big time in taxes as industry will just move to richmond or burnaby, surrey etc.

i agree so why does the city allow the rezoning to occur then? are they simply just shortsighted

[Homeowner]

Predelivery inspection happening now for units in the low rise 4 story apartments. Hearing that residents can start moving in Feb 15th

[SFUVancouver]

Thanks for the update. It's been years since I made my way over there. Very interested to see how this all comes together; so far so goo. It sure is unfortunate that there's no rapid transit nearby, nor any prospect out to the end of the current planning horizon.

[jbrizzy]

Yeah, I was just thinking about possible extensions or new routes that could be added to serve the area when it's complete, at least bus routes. I'll post some of my ideas in the transit fantasies thread when I get time to visualize them.

[Jebby]

Originally Posted by jbrizzy

Yeah, I was just thinking about possible extensions or new routes that could be added to serve the area when it's complete, at least bus routes. I'll post some of my ideas in the transit fantasies thread when I get time to visualize them.

The Arbutus Line, when built, could be extended down to Marine Drive Station and then down to River District.

That line could eventually also be extended all the way to 22nd Street Station, although I don't see much benefit in that, at least in the next few decades. Or could turn north on Boundary and then east on Imperial to Metrotown.

[SFUVancouver]

The long-shot is LRT along the Arbutus CPR line which then comes east along the tracks that run through the centre of the River District and merge at the New West railyard.

[officedweller]

Thanks for posting - don't get out that way either, so nice to see what's going on.

A DMU along the rail line would serve the light industrial and office space in Burnaby's Big Bend area - from both east and west.

[Kleptoma]

Any updates to this project?

Looking to buy a 2 bedroom/2 washroom condo here and was hoping to hear some reviews from existing owners. Thanks!

[urbancanadian]

Here are links for the first proposals for the "Crescent" neighbourhood of River District. These are for the four corners surrounding the Town Square. You can find all the PDFs in the links below.

8533 River District Crossing (17 fl.)
http://former.vancouver.ca/devapps/8...rict/index.htm

8538 River District Crossing (19 fl.)
http://former.vancouver.ca/devapps/8...rict/index.htm

8580 River District Crossing (6 fl.)
http://former.vancouver.ca/devapps/8...rict/index.htm

3488 Sawmill Crescent (6 fl.)
http://former.vancouver.ca/devapps/p...mill/index.htm

A few things have changed from the original framework of the plan, though not much. I'm especially excited to see how the whole plaza/public realm turns out in the end. Also confirms that the Kent Avenue bikeway will continue through (seperated).

I made a quick context map for anyone who is too lazy to click on the links, since these addresses are for new streets.

[Kleptoma]

Thanks for the update UrbanCanadian.

I'm going to be moving into the New Water building on Riverwalk within the next month. I'm facing away from the construction happening on Shoreline so it's quite quiet. Does anyone have any reviews or comments about their living experience at the River District thus far?

[Homeowner]

Originally Posted by Kleptoma

Thanks for the update UrbanCanadian.

I'm going to be moving into the New Water building on Riverwalk within the next month. I'm facing away from the construction happening on Shoreline so it's quite quiet. Does anyone have any reviews or comments about their living experience at the River District thus far?

I have a friend that lives in the complex. If you have a car then it's quite convenient. Close to Metrotown, New West & Richmond, all while living in Vancouver. Quiet neighbourhood and will get better with more developements.

[urbancanadian]

Just noticed these renders for Polygon's Rhythm development. This is the one at Kent Avenue North & Pierview Crescent (ie. Kinross & Marine Way).


http://www.polyhomes.com/community/r...munity-content


http://www.polyhomes.com/community/r...munity-content

[osirisboy]

Wow it's pretty suburban looking, guess that's what people want. I wouldn't