North Shore Updates - Page 96

djmk · #**1901** Posted **Jun 13, 2018, 4:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by idunno

Well I know that they are removing the entries/exits that face Marine Drive west of the Cap intersection.

I wouldn't worry too much though with this new development - remember that vehicle volumes over the Lions Gate have actually decreased a slight amount since 2005, even with all the new homes along Marine in North Van. Most of the increase in movement has come in the form of additional bus trips.

http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/trafficdata/...p?loc=P-15-1NS

Not an expert in this sort of stuff, but I would guess the decrease in traffic has a lot to do with the demographics of the North Shore. The retirees just don't need to go downtown anymore. Younger people moving into the neighbourhood might change that. (or they keep the bus because parking dt is expensive now)

Vanville · #**1902** Posted **Jun 19, 2018, 5:52 AM**

My pics from June 17

Lower Londsdale, initially I wasn't sure about the new gallery but it turned out fine:

Meanwhile over at the Mosquito Creek Marina they are working on The Spirit Trail Crossing, awesome! Those floating homes are quite nice:

West Van's Grosvenor Ambleside. The Earl's on the main floor looked to be doing well that day.

Westbased · #**1903** Posted **Jun 21, 2018, 11:58 PM**

"2.3 Million SF Mixed Use" "Innovation District"

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...trict-planned/

osirisboy · #**1904** Posted **Jun 22, 2018, 12:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Westbased

"2.3 Million SF Mixed Use" "Innovation District"

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...trict-planned/

Very underwhelming density

csbvan · #**1905** Posted **Jun 22, 2018, 12:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Very underwhelming density

In an out of the way part of the DNV with no transit? I disagree.

Westbased · #**1906** Posted **Jun 22, 2018, 12:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by csbvan

In an out of the way part of the DNV with no transit? I disagree.

Yes, estimating an average unit size of 750 square feet thats close to 1,000 homes and probably a few thousand employees on site. Pretty reasonable given the location and surrounding areas.

SpongeG · #**1907** Posted **Jun 24, 2018, 7:09 PM**

West Vancouver on the eve of change

Municipality envisions adding 5,000 units of housing over the next 25 years

By Brent Richter, North Shore News | June 22, 2018

After spending much of the last two decades at a relative standstill, West Vancouver is on the eve of change.

District of West Vancouver council has approved a new official community plan that foresees the population growing by 10,000 people by 2041.

District staff estimate the municipality will add another 5,000 units of housing over the next 25 years, most of them clustered around already existing village centres like Ambleside, Dundarave, Taylor Way and Horseshoe Bay, although the total number of new units in those areas will be subject to future local area plans made in consultation with the community. Council is also planning a new village centre to be constructed off Cypress Bowl Road. Other new forms of housing will include infill like duplexes and coach houses, townhouses and triplexes.

The overarching goal of the guiding document is to make West Vancouver a hospitable place for demographics that have been disappearing – young families, local workers and downsizing seniors – as well as stimulate the local economy and protect the environment. It also lays out strategies for getting more people to make trips on foot, bike or transit and suggests the possibility of a new bridge over the Capilano River.

West Vancouver hasn’t updated its OCP in 14 years and, according to the last census, was one of only two Lower Mainland municipalities where population fell.

The new plan, which has been in various stages of community consultation for almost two years, was mostly well received at a two-hour public hearing Monday night.

Those who spoke against approval warned council against allowing densification to harm the quality of life in their neighbourhoods. Others doubted whether the OCP, if acted upon, would be successful in mitigating the traffic congestion drivers already face at the Lions Gate Bridge.

...

https://biv.com/article/2018/06/west...ver-eve-change

Aroundtheworld · #**1908** Posted **Jun 24, 2018, 7:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Westbased

"2.3 Million SF Mixed Use" "Innovation District"

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...trict-planned/

Location seems terrible. How are people going to get there without a car?

osirisboy · #**1909** Posted **Jun 25, 2018, 2:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by csbvan

In an out of the way part of the DNV with no transit? I disagree.

How is this out of the way. It's right by highway 1.

osirisboy · #**1910** Posted **Jun 25, 2018, 2:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by Aroundtheworld

Location seems terrible. How are people going to get there without a car?

A bus?

rofina · #**1911** Posted **Jun 25, 2018, 4:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Westbased

"2.3 Million SF Mixed Use" "Innovation District"

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...trict-planned/

This has great potential.

Love the scale and concept.

If first nation are involved - would this likely mean leasehold strata? Or is this land freehold?

One more thought - its an absolute travesty that there inst serious momentum to get Skytrain or other form of train running east west on the north shore. Terminating around this development, and running far West as possible.

Its already desperately needed to reduce car travel times East/West, but will be a commuting tragedy in 10 years when its not in place.

Vin · #**1912** Posted **Jun 25, 2018, 8:18 PM**

They should just continue to densify Ambleside area and let it grow towards Highway 1. No need for new areas to sprout.

excel · #**1913** Posted **Jun 26, 2018, 7:27 PM**

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Huge North Van development would transform Dollarton neighbourhood
One of the largest development proposals in the history of the North Shore was headed to district council Monday night, but some residents and local politicians fear nearby roads won’t be able to handle the thousands of new residents, workers and tourists the multi-use project could bring.

http://vancouversun.com/business/rea...-neighbourhood

SpongeG · #**1914** Posted **Jun 26, 2018, 8:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

They should just continue to densify Ambleside area and let it grow towards Highway 1. No need for new areas to sprout.

that seems to be the plan, well part of it

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District staff estimate the municipality will add another 5,000 units of housing over the next 25 years, most of them clustered around already existing village centres like Ambleside, Dundarave, Taylor Way and Horseshoe Bay, although the total number of new units in those areas will be subject to future local area plans made in consultation with the community. Council is also planning a new village centre to be constructed off Cypress Bowl Road. Other new forms of housing will include infill like duplexes and coach houses, townhouses and triplexes.

jollyburger · #**1915** Posted **Jul 1, 2018, 12:10 AM**

The old Lonsdale Quay sign lasted 32 years, new one is already down to be repaired I assumed after six months.

jozero · #**1916** Posted **Jul 3, 2018, 6:08 PM**

Esplanade is turning into one strange row of commerce, which is fantastic.

Across from the ye old fancy mixed goods apothecary store on the corner of Esplanade and Lonsdale, the nice brick building that was a condo sales place for a while, is turning into what looks like a higher end Irish goods store.

And then on Esplanade and Chesterfield, replacing the coffee and ice cream place with the sasquatch theme, is going to be "goodlads" - a clothing, coffee .... and haircut place

EDIT: Oh! The Quay is getting a quite good pickle place in a few weeks. They have a location at the Granville Market and in New York as well. kaylin and hobbs

rofina · #**1917** Posted **Jul 3, 2018, 6:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

that seems to be the plan, well part of it

That's pretty comedic overall though.

In a region that adds, say 30,000 people annually, West Van is planning 5000 new units over 25 years.

That's conservatively 1.2 million new Metro residents in 25 years, assuming double occupancy, West Van somehow only expects 10,000 new residents?

Or less than 1%?

They better turn the whole district into a gated community...

officedweller · #**1918** Posted **Jul 5, 2018, 9:14 PM**

Last Phase of Seylynn Village
from VancouverMarket.ca.

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The final building, entitled “Apex” will be located at the intersection of Mountain Highway and Fern Street.

Details of the 32-storey tower include:
◾274 condo units;
◾113 one-bedrooms, 122 two-bedrooms, 38 three-bedrooms & 1 four-bedroom;
◾8,782 SF of retail space fronting Mountain Hwy;
◾a total building height of 322 feet;
◾373 parking stalls on two underground levels.

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...ude-274-units/

officedweller · #**1919** Posted **Jul 10, 2018, 10:10 PM**

From VancouverMarket.ca:

Rental tower for Central Lonsdale:
by Anthem

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...tral-lonsdale/

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The plan for the site is a new 13 storey rental apartment building with ground oriented
units at its base. Details include:
◾225 rental units (including 32 at below market rents);
◾24 studios, 134 one-bedrooms, 53 two-bedrooms and 14 three-bedrooms;
◾a total density of 3.30 FSR;
◾a new 18,595 SF public park on the South end of the site;
◾a total building height of 121 feet;
◾177 parking spaces.

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...tral-lonsdale/

mcminsen · #**1920** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 3:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

June 10 '18, my pics

...

Five weeks later...

July 15 '18, my pics