[SFUVancouver]

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[mr.x]

it looks amazing, almost like a mini-Concord Pacific. but i really have to wonder, what would happen to those towers in the event of a major earthquake?

thx for the shots!

[bils]

thx for the shots. i pass by lotus everyday and i must say they're probably the nicest condos in richmond, although i suppose that's not saying much.

[hollywoodnorth]

wow thanks again :)

[officedweller]

Nice, thanks!
They hide the parking garages well (better than the ones near the public market).

[SpongeG]

i like the one going up by the old mcdonalds just south of city hall

it really draws your eye down that way

some of the units however seem to have a crap view of a big blank concrete block wall

[vanman]

Wow I'm liking the way Richmond is heading. Even though these new towers might be a tad bland they are a massive improvement over the pomo stucco crap that was prevalent in the 90s.

[cc85]

Nice, thanks!
They hide the parking garages well (better than the ones near the public market).

yea, where is that parking garage?;) the large red tree on the rona property is hiding one section of the parking garage that is easily visible from elmbridge. me thinks richmond will soon surpass surrey in becoming the king south of the fraser.

[bils]

the parking garages are visible in the 2nd photo where the yellow dumpster is now. onni's "flo" is to the left, and cressey's "lotus" is on the right. i think they share a common driveway.

[deasine]

It's amazing to see how much the area has changed over the past few years.

Thanks SFUVancouver!

I'm always getting confused of Vancouverite in SCC and I was like "wtf this guy copies everything from SFUVancouver at SCP" LOL but wait" It's the same person! argh"

[Kwik-E-Mart]

For those who are from Hong Kong, the height of the buildings reminds me of Whampoa Gardens in Hong Hom.

[jo67sh]

i came across an interesting tv program on the knowledge network today about certain areas of richmond sinking 5 to 6mm per year; more specifically the new condo development areas along no3 road are sinking faster than the rest of richmond cause of the shear weight.. also, yvr is also sinking faster than the rest.

to add to this problem, the sea level is rising also

richmond= new orleans??

the name of the program is :

Leading Edge: Innovation in BC, The UBC professor Alejandro Rojas researches food security and economic sustainability. North America's first insulated cob house, and a research scientist uses satellite radar data to measure the amount of subsidence in the Fraser River Delta. (12 of 13)

its on again as a repeat broadcast everyday this week

go to www.knowledgenetwork.ca and look for the program guide, name of program is Leading Edge(12)

if more people see this , i think the prices in richmond will tank as the residents will seek out higher ground of coquitlam and burnaby

[bils]

if more people see this , i think the prices in richmond will tank as the residents will seek out higher ground of coquitlam and burnaby

relax bud, we're not goin' anywhere.....

[mr.x]

i came across an interesting tv program on the knowledge network today about certain areas of richmond sinking 5 to 6mm per year; more specifically the new condo development areas along no3 road are sinking faster than the rest of richmond cause of the shear weight.. also, yvr is also sinking faster than the rest.

to add to this problem, the sea level is rising also

richmond= new orleans??

the name of the program is :

Leading Edge: Innovation in BC, The UBC professor Alejandro Rojas researches food security and economic sustainability. North America's first insulated cob house, and a research scientist uses satellite radar data to measure the amount of subsidence in the Fraser River Delta. (12 of 13)

its on again as a repeat broadcast everyday this week

go to www.knowledgenetwork.ca and look for the program guide, name of program is Leading Edge(12)

if more people see this , i think the prices in richmond will tank as the residents will seek out higher ground of coquitlam and burnaby

Only more of a reason why the airport structure is relatively quite light weight compared to other airports around the world. Something like Pearson's new terminal would not work at Sea Island.

I can't wait to see how much the oval will sink!...or the Canada Line pillars!

[MolsonExport]

Good ol Ditchmond. Also known as SimCity2000. I enjoyed my 4 years of Richmond (Steveston) living (1995-1998)

[northwest2k]

Yes Richmond is experiencing a boom right now of condos. They look cool although I'd never live in one. I prefer my single detached :tup:

And I can't wait until they get rid of that crappy little corner store on Westminster and 3 Road. We need another office building so all 4 corners of the intersection have one.

[SpongeG]

:haha: i came across an interesting tv program on the knowledge network today about certain areas of richmond sinking 5 to 6mm per year; more specifically the new condo development areas along no3 road are sinking faster than the rest of richmond cause of the shear weight.. also, yvr is also sinking faster than the rest.

to add to this problem, the sea level is rising also

richmond= new orleans??

the name of the program is :

Leading Edge: Innovation in BC, The UBC professor Alejandro Rojas researches food security and economic sustainability. North America's first insulated cob house, and a research scientist uses satellite radar data to measure the amount of subsidence in the Fraser River Delta. (12 of 13)

its on again as a repeat broadcast everyday this week

go to www.knowledgenetwork.ca and look for the program guide, name of program is Leading Edge(12)

if more people see this , i think the prices in richmond will tank as the residents will seek out higher ground of coquitlam and burnaby

i always wondered why so many flocked to the sinking city - but good luck to them :haha:

its also doomed if there is a major quake - liquification could occur

we learned all about it in high school - the teacher also was like i would never live there

[jlousa]

The new buildings acutally do pretty well against liquifaction, and as it happens the more buildings that get put up, the better it becomes for the whole city. The city becomes less prone tp liquifaction with each additional building. Well at least the area around no 3 Rd.

[Cypherus]

Liquefaction refers to the strength and resiliency of the soil during an earthquake. What type of building lies on top of the soil doesn't matter, as liquefaction can never be eliminated above grade as the soil nature itself is loose sand and sediment (Richmond - River Delta).

[northwest2k]

I find it funny how the only negative thing people can say about Richmond is "Ohhh if theres an earthquake it'll sink into the ocean" or something along those lines. Forget the fact that Richmond has high property value, low crime, a great school system, Richmond residents have the longest life span on the planet, and its won more beautification awards than Vancouver. I've lived here my whole life and it really is a great place to live. If you base where you're going to live solely on terrain then you're a sucker. Move to Burnaby mountain.

[Cypherus]

^The fact that Richmond lies on a river delta encompassed with loose sand and sediment is incontrovertible. The law of probability says we are due for a large earthquake, and liquefaction is a focus for many people's home buying decisions in Richmond beyond the livability of Richmond itself. After all, no one wants their property values to be swept into the ocean...

[bils]

The law of probability says we are due for a large earthquake ...

If that's the case and you are so concerned about an earthquake, I would suggest you leave the west coast entirely. It would be ignorant to think that the big one will destroy Richmond while leaving yourself unscathed up in the hills.

[worldwide]

If you base where you're going to live solely on terrain then you're a sucker. Move to Burnaby mountain.

thats where i live... i could drive my hummer until the ocean levels raise 300 meters and i'll still be fine

[northwest2k]

thats where i live... i could drive my hummer until the ocean levels raise 300 meters and i'll still be fine

That's great... I don't know if it makes up for the fact that Richmond has a higher standard of living. But hey, its something.

[squeezied]

^ are u in any way related to tg3?

[worldwide]

it is what you make of it... standard of living is very subjective. i like that i am surrounded by forests that i actually go into quite often. i like that i can be going 70kmh on my bike 5 minutes after i wake up. i like the vew at sunset, the noticable lack of commercial airliners, etc. the list could go on.

also richmond has NO good skateparks, so it gets a -10 im my books

[northwest2k]

I like the fact that Richmond residents have the longest life expectancy on the planet

[worldwide]

and thats probably because they have no good skateparks to get all injured at... but seriously i'd rather live life than worry about still being alive at 90. who wants to live to 90, id rather live somewhere cool while im young.

plus average life expectancy doesnt mean that if you move to richmond you will live longer. thats the response variable, now show me an explanitory variable

[northwest2k]

and thats probably because they have no good skateparks to get all injured at... but seriously i'd rather live life than worry about still being alive at 90. who wants to live to 90, id rather live somewhere cool while im young.

plus average life expectancy doesnt mean that if you move to richmond you will live longer. thats the response variable, now show me an explanitory variable

Uhh the indoor RDS skatepark on Entertainment Boulevard in Richmond is the biggest in western Canada, is it not? I'm pretty sure it qualifies as "good".

And I'd rather live life than worry about an earthquake that might not even happen. Richmond is definitely a "cool" place to live. IMO anyways.

I don't know about people that move to Richmond. I guess it depends what age you move here. If you move here when you're a child it'll definitely impact your life expectancy. I was born here and plan on living here my entire life so my life expectancy is looking good.

[deasine]

I was born here and plan on living here my entire life so my life expectancy is looking good.

Yes... that is very logical alright :koko:

[worldwide]

you should take up a 2 pack a day smoking habit, the odds are on your side.

also RDS closed a long time ago. yes it was sweet but it can never compare to bonsor, new west, or seylynn.

[twoNeurons]

Uhh the indoor RDS skatepark on Entertainment Boulevard in Richmond is the biggest in western Canada, is it not? I'm pretty sure it qualifies as "good".

And I'd rather live life than worry about an earthquake that might not even happen. Richmond is definitely a "cool" place to live. IMO anyways.

I don't know about people that move to Richmond. I guess it depends what age you move here. If you move here when you're a child it'll definitely impact your life expectancy. I was born here and plan on living here my entire life so my life expectancy is looking good.

People... let's not make this into a "my city is better than your city"

People like where they live... that's why they live there.

Measuring life expectancy based on a limited area where people are constantly on the move is at best optimistic, at worst, foolish. Living in constant "fear" of an earthquake is unreasonable as well.

Interestingly, it's not really a matter of "IF" an earthquake will happen, it's a matter of if it will happen "IN YOUR LIFETIME." Ironically, the longer you live, the greater the chances of that happening.:D In any case, there's a "CHANCE" of liquefaction, it's not definite.

As a side point, I have always thought it was interesting that Richmond has a large percentage of Taiwanese and Japanese (Steveston)... Taiwan and Japan being very earthquake prone.

[WarrenC12]

That's great... I don't know if it makes up for the fact that Richmond has a higher standard of living. But hey, its something.

I live in east van, work in Richmond. I hate Richmond.

:shrug:

I will say that it is prime farmland, too bad it is gradually being eaten up by "development".

[Cypherus]

If that's the case and you are so concerned about an earthquake, I would suggest you leave the west coast entirely. It would be ignorant to think that the big one will destroy Richmond while leaving yourself unscathed up in the hills.

Your throwing words in my mouth. My concern about the earthquake certainly has influenced home purchasing decisions in Richmond. There is a difference between the soil levels on a river delta than on a grade in, for example, North Vancouver. I never asserted the rest of the lower mainland is resilient to an earthquake, but what's obvious is that a grade in North Vancouver is not subject to liquefaction as is Richmond. To not admit that virtue is ignorant to geology.

[deasine]

All right end of discussion now

[northwest2k]

I counted 12 cranes today on my travels through Richmond

The boom continues

[northwest2k]

People... let's not make this into a "my city is better than your city"

People like where they live... that's why they live there.

Measuring life expectancy based on a limited area where people are constantly on the move is at best optimistic, at worst, foolish. Living in constant "fear" of an earthquake is unreasonable as well.

Interestingly, it's not really a matter of "IF" an earthquake will happen, it's a matter of if it will happen "IN YOUR LIFETIME." Ironically, the longer you live, the greater the chances of that happening.:D In any case, there's a "CHANCE" of liquefaction, it's not definite.

As a side point, I have always thought it was interesting that Richmond has a large percentage of Taiwanese and Japanese (Steveston)... Taiwan and Japan being very earthquake prone.

It's a fact that Richmond residents that have lived there since birth have the longest life span on the planet

[deasine]

It's a fact that Richmond residents that have lived there since birth have the longest life span on the planet

Source that. From my knowledge, Statistics Canada does not do statistics according to municipality.

[northwest2k]

Source that. From my knowledge, Statistics Canada does not do statistics according to municipality.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada - Here's a good news for the residents of Richmond and people intending to move into one of the largest asian communities in North America.

As I was browsing through the web site of the city of Richmond, the health and longevity section had called my attention. It's an article referring to Statistics Canada which reports that people living in Richmond have the best life expectancy in all of Canada. Wow, isn't that something residents here should be amazed about?

The country's average for a person's life span is 78.3 years while the average for Richmond residents is 81.2 years. This could be attributed to the fact that the city seems to have the lowest obesity and smoking rates.

This apparently reflects the residents' daily healthy lifestyle, including the right choice for food, physical fitness or sport activity and embracing their ethnic influences while blending with the western way of living.

Kudos for Richmond!

http://activerain.com/blogsview/26658/Richmond-Residents-have-the

It says longest lifespan in Canada but it's actually longest in the world. Just can't find the article

[deasine]

http://activerain.com/blogsview/26658/Richmond-Residents-have-the

It says longest lifespan in Canada but it's actually longest in the world. Just can't find the article

WTF... that's so bizarre, but cool =)

[SpongeG]

oh yay extra years of misery on this crappy planet

[Unregistered]

oh yay extra years of misery on this crappy planet

if you don't like it, leave.

[SpongeG]

yah ok i'll get right on that unregistered to afraid to commit

[northwest2k]

Source that. From my knowledge, Statistics Canada does not do statistics according to municipality.
And btw Richmond is not a municipality, it's a city.

I think we deserve our "city" status. We have almost 200,000 people living here and we have our own skyline :notacrook:

[mr.x]

And btw Richmond is not a municipality, it's a city.

I think we deserve our "city" status. We have almost 200,000 people living here and we have our own skyline :notacrook:

You're a moron.

A municipality IS a city.

[mr.x]

http://activerain.com/blogsview/26658/Richmond-Residents-have-the

It says longest lifespan in Canada but it's actually longest in the world. Just can't find the article

That's because it's only Canada, not the world. I remember that article too.

[northwest2k]

That's because it's only Canada, not the world. I remember that article too.

A Statistics Canada study that shows people in Richmond, B.C., have a higher life-expectancy than those in Japan has stumped at least one expert.

The report Health Indicators, released Tuesday, shows that babies born in Richmond today can expect to live to an impressive average of 83.4 years, two years more than the average in Japan, which tops the World Health Organization's rankings.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2005/02/01/lifespans-050201.html

Pwnt?

[mr.x]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2005/02/01/lifespans-050201.html

Pwnt?

EARTHQUAKE!
TSUNAMIS!

There goes your precious life span.

And if you read the article, it says that it has nothing to do with environmental reasons but "because of immigration patterns and genetics ".

[northwest2k]

EARTHQUAKE!
TSUNAMIS!

There goes your precious life span.

And if you read the article, it says that it has nothing to do with environmental reasons but "because of immigration patterns and genetics ".

Previous studies have found people in Richmond have the lowest smoking and obesity rates in the country

You seem quite intent on bringing up the negative's of Richmond. Which are very few and far between compared to all our positives.

Bottom line is numbers don't lie. We have the longest life expectancy on the planet because we are the healthiest city.

Vancouver is also quite healthy. Unfortunately there are people like yourself who are in horrible physical condition that bring down the average life expectancy. Have fun being a negative statistic :banana:

[mr.x]

You seem quite intent on bringing up the negative's of Richmond. Which are very few and far between compared to all our positives.

Bottom line is numbers don't lie. We have the longest life expectancy on the planet because we are the healthiest city.

Vancouver is also quite healthy. Unfortunately there are people like yourself who are in horrible physical condition that bring down the average life expectancy. Have fun being a negative statistic :banana:

Numbers don't lie, but there's reasoning behind every number. FYI, in my opinion Richmond would probably be my second choice to live after the Vancouver Westside, where i currently reside.

As for "Previous studies have found people in Richmond have the lowest smoking and obesity rates in the country.".....that would have to do with immigration. For one thing, there are much lower rates of smoking among the Cantonese population.....and you hardly ever see an Asian person that is overweight.

Read the article: the city's high life-expectancy is more likely because of immigration patterns and genetics than healthy living. Chinese and south Asians make up 60 per cent of the city's 176,000 residents.

[SpongeG]

You seem quite intent on bringing up the negative's of Richmond. Which are very few and far between compared to all our positives.

Bottom line is numbers don't lie. We have the longest life expectancy on the planet because we are the healthiest city.

Vancouver is also quite healthy. Unfortunately there are people like yourself who are in horrible physical condition that bring down the average life expectancy. Have fun being a negative statistic :banana:

look bud you can keep praising Richmond but the fact remains its not on good land as far as earthquakes go - they teach that in jr high geography in BC
if chinese people are gullable enough to move to a city just because it sounds like RICH MAN to them go for it but its never going to be a safe place in an earthquake and it is surrounded by a dyke so when waters rise its gonna flood be it in our lifetime or the next

it is a great city and lets cross our fingers nothing bad ever happens but its extremely sad to see some of the best farmland in Canada let alone the world be gobbled up with development

[squeezied]

northwest2k, in what ways have you contributed to richmond's overall "healthiness"?

and while im at it, how old are u?

[deasine]

You seem quite intent on bringing up the negative's of Richmond. Which are very few and far between compared to all our positives.

Bottom line is numbers don't lie. We have the longest life expectancy on the planet because we are the healthiest city.

Vancouver is also quite healthy. Unfortunately there are people like yourself who are in horrible physical condition that bring down the average life expectancy. Have fun being a negative statistic :banana:

No one's being negative here, you are just being an idiot. You've been doing nothing but praising Richmond from SSC to SSP, often putting down other cities along the way.

And I believe I said a few months ago that you have one more chance before a punishment is given. Personal attacks are not permitted and will not be tolerated after two warnings. (to everyone) Looks like you didn't take that a wakeup call. Looks like you'll be quiet alone in Richmond for three weeks.