Olympic Village & Southeast False Creek Updates Discussion - Page 178

WarrenC12 · #**3541** Posted **May 4, 2012, 1:51 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoFace

I'm surprised that it's still there to be honest, JP must be subsidizing it big time.
At $2.80 for a loath of French bread and over $2 for a liter of milk it's days must be numbered even with the "assumed" high end clientèle.

* The hot buffet is great and reasonable BTW.

The Yaletown location is jammed. I think it just needs a critical mass of people living within about 500m and it will get busy. I don't think that exists in OV though, not by a long shot.

Homeowner · #**3542** Posted **May 4, 2012, 4:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by phesto

The Coal Harbour location wasn't doing that well so last year they removed a huge portion of the deli, closed the prepared food service area earlier (8pm) and re-branded it an express.

That explains why this location has been on GROUPON the past few months with their 50% off retail. They must be desperate for business.

Homeowner · #**3543** Posted **May 4, 2012, 4:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoFace

I'm surprised that it's still there to be honest, JP must be subsidizing it big time.
At $2.80 for a loath of French bread and over $2 for a liter of milk it's days must be numbered even with the "assumed" high end clientèle.
.

Not for AVALON milk. They are pricey but they sell like hotcakes everywhere.

Zassk · #**3544** Posted **May 4, 2012, 4:28 PM**

^ Agreed, that is the going price for that brand of milk, no matter where you buy it (or have it delivered).

officedweller · #**3545** Posted **May 4, 2012, 7:01 PM**

Thanks for the info.
Could be the same for OV, but there aren't many prepared food alternatives around OV are there?

Urban Fare has also started 2 for 1 coupons that are sent to area residents (via Canada Post)

hollywoodnorth · #**3546** Posted **May 4, 2012, 10:14 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

AND I KNEW LONDON DRUGS was gonna screw us.

from them >>

Thank you for your inquiry.

Unfortunately at this time we have no confirmation of when this location will open, and with the current retail recession it may be a while.

I apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Lynn
Customer Service Administrator
London Drugs Limited

update. they now tell me via FACEBOOK that >>

LondonDrugs
This summer. We're so excited!

so lets keep our fingers crossed! I imagine the Subway will be a while (summer) also as they have not started to work on that unit yet.

SpongeG · #**3547** Posted **May 5, 2012, 3:23 AM**

urban fare restaurants serve alcohol so that works in their favour - they just don't seem to advertise that you can get beer or wine with your food in the restaurant

if you use the savings card the prices aren't too bad for staples, the high end stuff which is a majority of their stuff is priced competitive with whole foods and meinhardts

hollywoodnorth · #**3548** Posted **May 5, 2012, 11:08 PM**

Urban Fare coming along

JonLuke · #**3549** Posted **May 14, 2012, 4:12 AM**

WCFC:

Pinnacle:

All photos taken by me.

sacrifice333 · #**3550** Posted **May 14, 2012, 3:45 PM**

Hey all... A new instagram tag was started for the Village... #inthevillage. It's not all construction related, but you may like it.

SFUVancouver · #**3551** Posted **May 19, 2012, 9:09 PM**

Very neat to see the big changes since I left in the fall.

Maynards Block from Cambie and 7th Avenue.

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Maynards from 2nd and Cambie.

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Maynards commercial retail units that will front onto the wide sidewalk that will eventually connect down to False Creek and stretches back up to 8th and eventually up to Broadway when the Wendy's is redeveloped.

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Maynards courtyard and a view of the progress on the rooftop addition of the historic block.

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Maynards as seen from 4th Avenue

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

SEFC from Second and Cambie

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

SEFC from First Avenue and the Cambie Street Bridge

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

James as seen from First Avenue and Crowe Street

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

James as seen from First Avenue and Cook Street

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Second Avenue and Cook Street supportive housing

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

The supportive housing building with Wall Centre False Creek on the right.

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

The SEFC substation is above grade

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

The rear of Wall Centre False Creek's westernmost tower as seen from Second Avenue

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Wall Centre False Creek from First Avenue and Columbia Street

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Wall Centre False Creek as seen from First and Manitoba

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

The setback on Wall Centre False Creek's westernmost tower

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Pinnacle Living False Creek as seen from the west

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Pinnacle Living False Creek as seen from the east

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

The temporary park surrounded by a whole lot of construction (Left to right: Pinnacle Living False Creek, Second and Cook Supportive Housing, and Wall Centre False Creek)

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Opsal excavation

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Central excavation

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Containers office building (phase 1) foundation work

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

First and Main supportive housing is complete and occupied.

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

Second and Cook supportive housing from Main Street.

Taken by SFUVancouver, May 18th, 2012.

sacrifice333 · #**3552** Posted **May 19, 2012, 9:27 PM**

Thanks SFUVancouver... great, thorough update!

You just back for the LW?

SFUVancouver · #**3553** Posted **May 19, 2012, 9:41 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by sacrifice333

Thanks SFUVancouver... great, thorough update!

You just back for the LW?

Thank you. In fact I'm back until August. I'm doing a planning internship over the summer as part of my masters program.

hollywoodnorth · #**3554** Posted **May 19, 2012, 9:51 PM**

WCFC Tower 1 is now the tallest Building in SEFC!

until Opsal rises up that is!

giallo · #**3555** Posted **May 20, 2012, 1:07 AM**

Cheers, SFU. That was an awesome update.

dleung · #**3556** Posted **May 20, 2012, 4:49 AM**

Should have left James unpainted =(

osirisboy · #**3557** Posted **May 20, 2012, 2:14 PM**

Totally agree! I was walking by yesterday and the paint color is even worse looking in person. Otherwise it's the best looking building in the area

Sir Conga · #**3558** Posted **May 20, 2012, 7:44 PM**

Awesome photo update, SFUVancouver, thank you for your effort. I love that you have taken so many similar shots as the area has progressed. Keep it up!

Locked In · #**3559** Posted **May 21, 2012, 5:16 PM**

Thanks for the photos SFU! Looking forward to your updates this summer!

ablefire · #**3560** Posted **May 22, 2012, 3:38 AM**

Great to have you back SFU, however briefly. Great update. Thank you.