BC Place: Stadium Refurbishment | Completed

[WarrenC12]

I love BC Place and the renos were worth it. I wonder if they are actually turning a profit now? Somehow I still doubt it.

[cairnstone]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

I love BC Place and the renos were worth it. I wonder if they are actually turning a profit now? Somehow I still doubt it.

I just hope they cover the costs of the half life upgrade loans. Never mind operating costs.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by cairnstone

I just hope they cover the costs of the half life upgrade loans. Never mind operating costs.

Probably not. Although the upgrade was supposed to reduce power usage significantly as well, with LED lighting and not needing to support the dome with air pressure.

They are under PavCo along with the Convention Centre and meant to generate a lot of economic activity, which they do. Always good to see BC Place occupancy though, the Lions and Whitecaps don't play enough to justify it unfortunately. 32-ish home games a year combined I think?

[MIPS]

Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

lets hear a Go Gordo Go!

This aged like milk.

[LeftCoaster]

Well he did post it in 2010.

If any milk lasts 13 years I'd say that's not so bad.

[C3YVR]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Well he did post it in 2010.

If any milk lasts 13 years I'd say that's not so bad.

Oh the irony, didn't you post in 2010 that the CF rotunda was "immediately" about to be replaced? That only took a decade to start.

[LeftCoaster]

Well it was, there was an approved DP and everything, then the plans changed when Apple came around....

How is that irony?

[C3YVR]

a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result

To you and CF a decade may seem immediate, but to most others I doubt they would see it that way. I guess that's why the hotel replacement is taking so long. Most people would think the city is in immediate need of hotel rooms but to you and CF not so much.

[LeftCoaster]

You seem new here, so I guess this needs to be explained. Development is a long term investment and 10 years from ideation to occupancy is not necessarily a long time, especially when dealing with demanding tenants such as apple or particular jurisdictions such as the City of Vancouver... not to mention black swan events like Covid.

That being said, I still don't think you really understand the nuance of irony, something almost happening then not isn't irony, there needs to be a humorous turn to the expectation... not just plans changing in a complicated industry due to unforeseen influences. It's ok though, a lot of people have trouble with irony, it's a pretty esoteric concept.

Thanks for reminding me why I haven't been on this site since August though, good grief.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by C3YVR

a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result

To you and CF a decade may seem immediate, but to most others I doubt they would see it that way. I guess that's why the hotel replacement is taking so long. Most people would think the city is in immediate need of hotel rooms but to you and CF not so much.

Go build a hotel if it's so easy.

[C3YVR]

I understand development takes time, I get that. I just wonder why someone who works for CF goes on a public forum and posts company business and uses terms like 'immediate' if they are not 100% sure of its accuracy. To be honest for the life of me I don't understand how a company like CF can tolerate/condone employees openly discuss it business. Inside knowledge is entertaining to hear but can be dangerous to expose.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by C3YVR

I understand development takes time, I get that. I just wonder why someone who works for CF goes on a public forum and posts company business and uses terms like 'immediate' if they are not 100% sure of its accuracy. To be honest for the life of me I don't understand how a company like CF can tolerate/condone employees openly discuss it business. Inside knowledge is entertaining to hear but can be dangerous to expose.

I’d say Leftcoaster is amazingly restrained and careful when commenting on CF business.

[LeftCoaster]

Who said I work for CF?

Commenting on inside information is indeed dangerous. I have a lot of actual inside information that I sit on, if you go through my posts you'll notice I am very careful in what I post, because you're right, there is almost nothing to gain by posting inside info on this site. In fact more and more there is nothing to gain by posting anything on this site, inside or not, when this is the level of discourse.

All I did was say 13 years was a bit long to use the term "aged like milk"...

Aside from all of this, when did I say the rotunda was immediately to be replaced in 2010? I was going through the old threads and I can't find it anywhere. Not saying I didn't, but I sure can't find it.

[C3YVR]

It's okay I'll let it go, I have to admit I don't enjoy reading others bicker.
If you are okay with rewriting your past who am I to say what your story is.

[LeftCoaster]

Rewriting my past?

I simply asked for the post you referenced?

You're the one who initiated this entire discussion out of nowhere...

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by C3YVR

It's okay I'll let it go, I have to admit I don't enjoy reading others bicker.
If you are okay with rewriting your past who am I to say what your story is.

You need to provide some receipts if you're slinging mud. Otherwise, politely refrain from making a mess of this thread. LeftCoaster is a long term contributor of quality content.

[Klazu]

BC Place is truly a building to be proud of. It's an iconic part of Vancouver and I am so happy they haven't compromised on LED lighting even as more residential has been built around it. I am also happy it has retained the BC Place name and didn't becone Telus-something.

[SpongeG]

So Vancouver is getting some of the FIFA games in 2026. As part of them, BC Place will be getting some upgrades and improvements, On the radio the minister in charge of sports or something mentioned some of what needs to be done, as part of their agreement with FIFA, etc, some of the things she mentioned were re-grading the ramps for wheelchairs as they are currently too steep, adding more elevators, apparently there are only two of them in the entire stadium as well as upgrading the VIP suites, and improving washrooms. Also, she mentioned the possibility of putting in a connection to the Parq Hotel. She said we will hear in the next few weeks more details as costs etc are looked into. But upgrades are needed and this is a great opportunity to do them and have them for many years to come after FIFA.

My question is maybe someone here knows, how would they connect it to Parq? is there an existing plan or idea for it that was never implemented?

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

My question is maybe someone here knows, how would they connect it to Parq? is there an existing plan or idea for it that was never implemented?

Parq blocks the outdoor concourse - so iot might be as simple as cutting through walls.

From the Parq thread Posted Sept 29, 2017:

Originally Posted by officedweller

http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/commit...6-20131216.pdf

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Sept.27 '17, my pics

[MIPS]

Those fire exits go right onto the casino floor and between it and the stairs/escalator to the lower exit is the bar and card tables.