[Burnaby] Station Square Redevelopment | 5 towers (35-57fl) | U/C

[Waders]

Fence has been erected today that blocked off the whole area shops had vacated. I won't be surprised if demolition will start in a month once the required permit is obtained and equipment can be transported to the site.
It is safe to say TD bank will stay as the "Open during construction" banners have been hanged around the building. Also the parkage will remain for now as new power distribution lines have been installed between the parkage and Save-On-Food.

[The_Henry_Man]

I'm wondering after hanging out at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, do you think the re-developers for Station Square will make the mall area of the development connect and link to Metrotown, and make it as one? I really hope they do, because it could really raise the fame and prestige of Metrotown, and I think it can compete with MOA in terms of the number of stores. MOA is huge mainly because of its Nickelodeon Amusement Park in the middle of the mall. MOA has about 520 stores, about 100 more than Metro town. With the incorporation and annexation of the mall portion of Station Square to Metrotown, I can it will do huge wonders.

[Denscity]

I thought all of Metrotown had 500+ stores.

[Waders]

Originally Posted by The_Henry_Man

I'm wondering after hanging out at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, do you think the re-developers for Station Square will make the mall area of the development connect and link to Metrotown, and make it as one? I really hope they do, because it could really raise the fame and prestige of Metrotown, and I think it can compete with MOA in terms of the number of stores. MOA is huge mainly because of its Nickelodeon Amusement Park in the middle of the mall. MOA has about 520 stores, about 100 more than Metro town. With the incorporation and annexation of the mall portion of Station Square to Metrotown, I can it will do huge wonders.

I agree. But this doesn't look like to be in the plan.
A few years ago I was hoping Station Square would be bought by the Metropolis's owner. Now the most we can expect is a connection bridge that connects the new development to the Skytrain station and to the Metropolis mall.
The Metropololis mall still has room for expansion. A 3rd floor can be added and the parkage at the east can be redeveloped.
The track next to the skytrain station is being wasted. My fantasy is to see that area totally redeveloped, integrating the skytrain station, the bus loop and new shops and residental towers. All this can generate enough money to pay for the project and money for Translink.
The only issue with this is the city and the public do not seem to be in the mood of such a large scale development. People is already complaining about the planned 50 storeys building being too high.

[CoryHolmes]

Originally Posted by Waders

People is already complaining about the planned 50 storeys building being too high.

Too... high...?

[WBC]

Originally Posted by Denscity

I thought all of Metrotown had 500+ stores.

Actually the number is under 400 and falling. The latest trend is for larger and larger stores so the new additions such as XXI, H&M, etc have actually aggregated a number of smaller retail spaces into big ones.

I am walking through Metrotown mall at least 3 times a weak on my way to work and one trend that I am noticing is that they seem to be struggling to rent out smaller retail spaces. Also there are some rather large chunks of space that they have not been able to lease for years now (old Friday's location comes to mind). If you add to that the death or struggles of some brick and mortar stores (like music stores, bookstores and even large retailers like Sears) under the pressure from on-line retailers I am not sure that expansion is coming any time soon.

[WBC]

Originally Posted by CoryHolmes

Too... high...?

The reason while people are complaining about taller buildings is that if I live next to one my life gets worse not better. All you get from a higher building is more traffic and more pressure on local infrastructure. Yes, if you like tall buildings (and yes, this is a skyscraper message board) then I guess that is cool.

I do live in Metrotown specifically because it is urban and walkable and close to shops and transit. However, looking selfishly, going beyond certain density does not bring me as an individual anything of value. It brings something to the society as a whole and is better use of resources and is better for the environment, but on the individual level it is actually worse.

[Crows]

I seriously need to know how tall these towers will be.

[Waders]

According to an article in Burnaby Now a few weeks ago, some shops were shocked when given eviction notices to move out by the end of August. The developer has realized more space is required as a thoroughfare for machinery.

Full article at http://www.burnabynow.com/Some+Stati...546/story.html

[Crows]

Yes.. It is the province but from 2 days ago.

Claims towers 3 and 4 Will be 575 feet and 535 feet.

http://www.theprovince.com/touch/ent...tml?id=7249779

[Metro-One]

I think it says towers 3 and 4 are both 575 feet and the 535 figure is for Burrard Gateway.

[Waders]

The old Red Robin location has been stripped of content. I think it is almost ready for demolition. (Sorry, too lazy to upload photos)

[Metro-One]

175 meters is pretty good for Metrotown! What a skyline in a few years.

[red-paladin]

I was just walking through Station Square on the way home. Lost of workers were busy at the sales centre and the fountain area, and the interal street was closed where it meets Kingsway as crews were removing the centre barrier / concrete triangle there. There was much debris from the gutted Red Robin, and lots of workers around. Nice to see things are scaling up.

[Crows]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

I think it says towers 3 and 4 are both 575 feet and the 535 figure is for Burrard Gateway.

You're right . Wow both 575.. Let's hope so. Those will absolutely dominate the skyline.

[David]

The Metrotown skyline is already one of the most visible and striking in Metro Vancouver due to its location on the Kingsway ridge, and adding these two towers to the mix is going to be awesome. Very exciting news

[officedweller]

Don't think the siteplan from the Station Square website has been posted
(as you know, the first tower is 35 storeys (9 ft ceilings).

It says full service grocery store - so my guess is that Save-on-Foods will be downsizing onto the new site.
Does this diagram show a roadway connection between Kingsborough Street and Station Street
(i.e. lanes on either side of the Metropolis parking ramp access), or is it just a roundabout off Station Street
for access to a condo tower?


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http://www.stationsquare.ca/vision/

[Klazu]

This view from the 13th floor of Hilton Metrotown will be so much better in few years. These pics are taken back in February, so the view is already much better with the three towers currently rising in this view. But even then converting Metropolis into something externally attractive will be a challenge. Station Square is a great start, but more projects are needed.

[officedweller]

Nice perspective.
The site for the first tower does look quite a bit smaller than the existing Save-on-Foods site.

[allan_kuan]

Somehow I think we're losing out on an opportunity to make more streetfront retail... e.g. McKay St is fronted by townhomes of all things... =S