Parq Vancouver | Completed - Page 9

Vin · #**161** Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 5:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Infrequent Poster

I have to agree with you. This type pf mentality drives me nuts too. Its like the people (some of them on this site) who start throwing out statements like "Vancouver should not be dubai" or "You must want Vancouver to become dubai" and this is while talking about a 500 foot building, or something being allowed to surpass a viewcone by 50 feet or something. Just like you said in your comment. Its like have you ever been to Dubai? (Just to be clear I havnt either, but I do understand the difference in scale and mass of the buildings over there). Like its not even a valid point, Its ignorant stupidity in my opinion. Anyhow.....

Thing is, why can't we be BETTER than Dubai? lol. That's not the point here but hope you get my drift. You guys are so right though.

With that said, can't wait to see the Parq and the surrounding projects done fast!

domusile · #**162** Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 7:02 PM**

Not sure if this has been discussed, but what is the plan (if any) with Edgewater once Parq is completed.

GMasterAres · #**163** Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 11:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by domusile

Not sure if this has been discussed, but what is the plan (if any) with Edgewater once Parq is completed.

I think it is still unclear what will happen. Most of the Plaza has been taken down but the office area is still used and I think they just rebuilt the amphitheatre there. I guess we'll see but likely the site will be redeveloped eventually.

red-paladin · #**164** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 7:22 AM**

Off topic posts will be deleted.

WarrenC12 · #**165** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 2:15 PM**

I believe Edgewater has a license to operate in their current location until Dec 2016. At this rate, that will need to be extended, hopefully just one more year.

There have been some "interesting" proposals to move the VAG to the current Edgewater site. I'd just like more un-interrupted seawall, whatever ends up happening.

nefc · #**166** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 8:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by domusile

Not sure if this has been discussed, but what is the plan (if any) with Edgewater once Parq is completed.

This: http://former.vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/rezoning/applications/750pacific/index.htm

"Rezoning Application - 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations)

James K.M. Cheng Architects Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver to amend the existing CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District By-law for 750 Pacific Boulevard. The proposed amendment would change the CD-1 (349) By-law to include residential (130 525 m²), commercial (32 515 m²),and community centre (5 338 m²) uses, with a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 3.9. The residential use will provide 1,700 to 2,000 dwelling units. The commercial use will provide retail, office, hotel, restaurants, and cafes. The community centre and associated uses include a daycare for 69 children, an ice rink, and sports science centre. All required parking will be below grade. The buildings will vary in height and be up to a maximum of 30-storeys (87.5 m) to meet view cones."

mcminsen · #**167** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 4:54 AM**

July 19 '15, my pics

mcminsen · #**168** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 5:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by nefc

This: http://former.vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/rezoning/applications/750pacific/index.htm

"Rezoning Application - 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations)

James K.M. Cheng Architects Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver to amend the existing CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District By-law for 750 Pacific Boulevard. The proposed amendment would change the CD-1 (349) By-law to include residential (130 525 m²), commercial (32 515 m²),and community centre (5 338 m²) uses, with a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 3.9. The residential use will provide 1,700 to 2,000 dwelling units. The commercial use will provide retail, office, hotel, restaurants, and cafes. The community centre and associated uses include a daycare for 69 children, an ice rink, and sports science centre. All required parking will be below grade. The buildings will vary in height and be up to a maximum of 30-storeys (87.5 m) to meet view cones."

I think this sign has been on the fence along Pacific Boulevard for a long time.

July 19 '15, my pics

WarrenC12 · #**169** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 3:07 PM**

It will be interesting to see how this complex integrates with the street level and BC Place concourse. Seems to be a bit slow going though.

PaperTiger · #**170** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 5:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

It will be interesting to see how this complex integrates with the street level and BC Place concourse. Seems to be a bit slow going though.

I think it is tied up with the NEFC / Viaducts Plan processes. We should start to hear more about tit this fall.

WarrenC12 · #**171** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 5:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by PaperTiger

I think it is tied up with the NEFC / Viaducts Plan processes. We should start to hear more about tit this fall.

Sorry I was referring to Parq Vancouver itself. I haven't seen much in the way of detailed street-level plans, just the bigger picture.

Metro-One · #**172** Posted **Aug 5, 2015, 5:15 PM**

Another single shot I took of this project. More of an artistic shot of the cranes than an update, so my apologies!

Vancouver Cranes by Ian, on Flickr

mcminsen · #**173** Posted **Aug 15, 2015, 5:40 AM**

They're still shovelling dirt out of the northeast corner of the site.

Aug.14 '15, my pics

Vanelevatorman · #**174** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 8:04 PM**

Thanks for the pictures.

officedweller · #**175** Posted **Aug 18, 2015, 8:31 PM**

Thanks.

Those columns don't look very thick for supporting the loading bay access (semi-tractor trailers) to BC Place.

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Staff report for the DPB meeting on Dec 16th is up.

http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/committees...d-39-smithe-street-DE417276-20131216.pdf

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Ground floor with Hotel lobbies and BC Place loading docks:

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mcminsen · #**176** Posted **Sep 4, 2015, 4:05 AM**

Sept.3 '15, my pics

Klazu · #**177** Posted **Oct 15, 2015, 9:52 PM**

I just love those red cranes.

mcminsen · #**178** Posted **Oct 20, 2015, 6:22 AM**

Rebar starting to poke above ground now.

Oct.19 '15, my pics

mcminsen · #**179** Posted **Oct 24, 2015, 4:36 AM**

The temporary steps were open for the football game so I took advantage of the opportunity to get some up to date shots from west side (first five pics).

Oct.23 '15, my pics

officedweller · #**180** Posted **Oct 24, 2015, 5:29 AM**

Thanks!

This level will be designed to support the truck traffic entering BC Place
- it looks like the thicker forms are for raised loading docks for the Casino / hotel complex (see plan below) and transfer beams(?).

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

The temporary steps were open for the football game so I took advantage of the opportunity to get some up to date shots from west side (first five pics).

Oct.23 '15, my pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by officedweller

Staff report for the DPB meeting on Dec 16th is up.

http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/committees...d-39-smithe-street-DE417276-20131216.pdf

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Ground floor with Hotel lobbies and BC Place loading docks:

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