Richmond Updates

[Vin]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Metrotown's early history is interesting, but the part you quoted is hardly relevent and there's a much more extensive story that the wiki you quoted has been borrowed from, written by David Pereira. Your statement was "Richmond Centre, Metrotown, Surrey Central and Brentwood were all never intended to be office centres, but look at them now". After the early 1970s - so over forty years ago - Metrotown was identified as an office centre, and once the regional transportation system was built, that started to become a reality - although it has been difficult to get developers to build as many office buildings as Regional Plans have aspired to over the years, and it remains difficult today. The others have also been identified in evolving Regional Plans over the years.

There probably will be more office space near the SEFC area - although not in the Olympic Village as that's already completed. They'll be closer to the Skytrain station, which makes sense, just as 1296 Station Street , for example, will be just across the street from the station, and easily accessesd on foot or by bike by any SEFC residents who work there.

For 40 years, Metrotown had been identified as a office commercial centre, but what about before that, and what about Brentwood, Surrey Central and other places I quoted? Anyway, it's all relative, and my point being that plans can change. My original argument was to counter Officedweller saying that OV was only meant to be residential, and I argued that things can change, because it makes sense to have more office buildings at at a newly planned community such as the OV, especially so since it is right next to the major transportation routes and station, and so why the subsequent argument from you? It may be difficult to get developers to build office towers at newly-minted suburb city centres, but it certainly isn't around the fringes of downtown Vancouver such as OV or West Broadway.

Brentwood as it was originally intended:

Originally Posted by GilmoreStation

Good ol’ Brentwood Mall

Credit: Photo Blimp

[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by Vin

For 40 years, Metrotown had been identified as a office commercial centre, but what about before that, and what about Brentwood, Surrey Central and other places I quoted? Anyway, it's all relative, and my point being that plans can change. My original argument was to counter Officedweller saying that OV was only meant to be residential, and I argued that things can change, because it makes sense to have more office buildings at at a newly planned community such as the OV, especially so since it is right next to the major transportation routes and station, and so why the subsequent argument from you? It may be difficult to get developers to build office towers at newly-minted suburb city centres, but it certainly isn't around the fringes of downtown Vancouver such as OV or West Broadway.

Brentwood as it was originally intended:

My god you're childish. Just admit you were wrong.

You said Metrotown was "NEVER" intended to be an office centre.

I think Richmond Centre, Metrotown, Surrey Central and Brentwood were all never intended to be office centres, but look at them now.

You were clearly wrong. Just admit it and grow up. You're ruining this forum.

[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

Just put posters who don't let facts change their views on your ignore list and your blood pressure will thank you. Time and again, facts are presented that disprove prior assertions but it doesn't change a thing. Save your time, effort, and energy.

Opinions matter, and everyone is entitled to them, but demonstrable facts matter a great deal more. If one's opinion is based on a set of facts or interpretations that are shown to be incorrect, they ought to accept that and adjust their opinion.

It's a little beyond an ignore issue though, it's plaguing the entire Vancouver section.

Opinions touted as facts and facts that don't conform to pre-concieved opinions being ignored. It's destroying the discourse that once existed on this site and driving away members who are actually in the know or looking to have a intelligent conversation.

[Firebrand]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

It's a little beyond an ignore issue though, it's plaguing the entire Vancouver section.

Opinions touted as facts and facts that don't conform to pre-concieved opinions being ignored. It's destroying the discourse that once existed on this site and driving away members who are actually in the know or looking to have a intelligent conversation.

Stingray comes to mind.

Let’s not turn this sub-forum into r/vancouver. That site is toxic as it is; don’t let it spread to here.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

My god you're childish. Just admit you were wrong.

You said Metrotown was "NEVER" intended to be an office centre.



You were clearly wrong. Just admit it and grow up. You're ruining this forum.

Please stop it ok? Geez!

[VancouverOfTheFuture]

Anyone know if the Richmond Centre development will end up being reevaluated due to changing market conditions? i dont see Richmond coming out unscathed from this.

[officedweller]

There are a lot of projects all along No. 3 Rd. - including Richmond Centre, Lansdowne, and the east side of No. 3 Rd. between Lansdowne & Alderbridge.

Sites up near Sea Island Way have been cleared and pre-loaded, whereas properties that still generate revenue might remain as-is.

ALFA
8151 Anderson Rd.

July 31st from Scott Construction twitter:


Well done Alfa team!!! A big day on site!!! Great progress on the 300+ m3 raft slab pour.
https://twitter.com/ScottConstructs

[VancouverOfTheFuture]

Originally Posted by officedweller

There are a lot of projects all along No. 3 Rd. - including Richmond Centre, Lansdowne, and the east side of No. 3 Rd. between Lansdowne & Alderbridge.

Sites up near Sea Island Way have been cleared and pre-loaded, whereas properties that still generate revenue might remain as-is.

that is what i was thinking.

Vancouver Suffers Its Worst July for Home Sales Since 2000

Vancouver realtors haven’t had this lousy a July in almost two decades.

Sales were down 30 percent from a year ago to 2,070 units, the fewest transactions in the month since 2000, according to data released Thursday by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. Buyers are being deterred by rising mortgage rates and benchmark prices that remain over the one-million dollar mark.

[officedweller]

The project on the SW corner of No. 3 Rd. & Alderbridge has been approved by Richmond's Design Panel:

New Master-Planned Richmond Community Receives Unanimous Support

Date
09 Aug 2018

A new master-planned mixed-use development in the heart of Richmond has been unanimously approved by the Advisory Urban Design Panel.
This urban ‘community’ will comprise of 7 mid-rise tower forms integrated into a unifying podium that spans across a large commercial precinct.
There will be a combined mix of 882 market, rental, and affordable residential units, a 130,000 sf office tower, and over 70,000 sf of ground oriented retail space.

http://www.gblarchitects.com/unanimo...ond-community/

[Vin]

Thanks for the posting Officedweller. That's the way to do it. I like the words "unanimously approved".

[misher]

Looks like a massive complex at alderbridge and no3.

Any word on what became of the proposed modular housing? Feels like no one is touching that due to public backlash.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

that is what i was thinking.

Vancouver Suffers Its Worst July for Home Sales Since 2000

Just for clarification, your link is about resales of homes in Greater Vancouver. Sales of new homes don't show up in those statistics (unless they've ended up on MLS for some reason). Someone else might know is there are statistics for sales of new homes, but the CMHC data on unsold new inventory doesn't suggest that sales of new homes are slowing yet.

[misher]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Just for clarification, your link is about resales of homes in Greater Vancouver. Sales of new homes don't show up in those statistics (unless they've ended up on MLS for some reason). Someone else might know is there are statistics for sales of new homes, but the CMHC data on unsold new inventory doesn't suggest that sales of new homes are slowing yet.

There's been a few articles about large incentives/discounts being offered to prevent stagnation. I speculate that new home sales should slow down soon once the existing developments are out of the pipeline.

[officedweller]

Elle

By Yellow Fever SSC Aug 19th:

Turned out quite nice.

Originally Posted by Yellow Fever

Elle REgent, Richmond

IMG_1625 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_1629 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_1631 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

[officedweller]

Orchid

By City of Rain at SRC Aug 19th

Nice to see the podium clad in marble, as shown on the renderings.

Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1370872, member: 70034

20180819_151156 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

20180819_151550 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

20180819_151553 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

[officedweller]

From SSC Aug 19th

Originally Posted by Yellow Fever

Alfa, Richmond

IMG_1637 by City Of Rain, on Flickr

IMG_1644 by City Of Rain, on Flickr

[osirisboy]

Orchid turned out well

[VancouverOfTheFuture]

i dont think this was posted here, though it probably should be.

Ground broken on River Parkway

Alyse Kotyk / Richmond News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

a ground breaking ceremony launched the construction of River Parkway, a new transportation link that will aim to ease traffic flow in Richmond’s City Centre.

The $13.2 million project will extend River Parkway from Gilbert Road, along the old railway to Cambie near No. 3 roads. Completion of the project is expected by early 2020.

Once completed, a section of River Road running from Gilbert to Cambie roads will be closed for the development of the 37-acre Lulu Island Park.

Source

[officedweller]

Article about projects near Brighouse Station:

https://www.tricitynews.com/over-1-1...ion-1.23423335

[officedweller]

From VancouverMarket.ca:

Formally submitted to the city.

Richmond Centre Redevelopment Will Include 2,000 Units & 130,000 SF of New Retail Space

The redevelopment of the southern portion of the 27 acre site, dubbed “CF Richmond Centre South”
includes a two phase redevelopment of a horseshoe-shaped portion of the south end of the existing mall.

The site does not actually require rezoning as the existing zoning allows for highrise residential towers;
however, an OCP amendment is required to secure community benefits prior to DP issuance.

Details of the proposed new development include:
◾Approximately 2,000 residential units;
◾1,850 market units & 150 affordable housing units;
◾50% studio/1-bed units, 50% two & three bedroom units;
◾419,114 SF of new commercial space (net increase of 129,513 SF after demolition)
◾A total of 2,500,000 SF;
◾A total density of 2.1 FAR (including remaining portion of existing mall);
◾Demolition of 290,000 SF of the existing mall and the multi-storey parkade;
◾Twelve towers up to a maximum height of 148 feet;
◾4,000 off-street parking spaces on two-levels;
◾43,056 SF of indoor amenity space;
◾A new City-owned street on the South edge of the property;
◾A new 0.5 acre public plaza.

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...-retail-space/


http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...-retail-space/


http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...-retail-space/


http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...-retail-space/


http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2018/0...-retail-space/