[Surrey] 3 Civic Plaza | 164m | 48 fl | Completed

[BobLoblawsLawBlog]

Originally Posted by Shift

Another couple of shots of the sign next to the tower:

I love the HOV aesthetic

[officedweller]

The sign company says it's the one to be installed at the top of the tower (which may be a bit small(?)):

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBpkbth...ken-by=tdhxfab

Hotel interior signage:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV3NUSHF...davidlaulainen

Originally Posted by n a m

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with a shaky video of the views from it.

http://streaming-colo.blackpress.ca:...2-9855.mov.mp4

This might be the same video?
I couldn't load the live streaming one.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBYXR5n...betacollective

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by BobLoblawsLawBlog

I love the HOV aesthetic

Yes, that. And I love the overall 'Stockholm' feeling of the entire complex.

[Shift]

Originally Posted by officedweller

The sign company says it's the one to be installed at the top of the tower (which may be a bit small(?)):

It looks like the diamond will form part of the word CIVIC as shown below. There's also a similar sized sign on the podium.

[officedweller]

Yeah, I was wondering whether it was the one for the podium or the top of the tower.
The instagram post gave me the answer.

[Shift]

Last night's sunset:

[Flynn86]

Awesome photo Shift

[Shift]

Good news for people looking for more food options in the area - a Freshii will be opening at 3 Civic Plaza:

https://freshii.com/locations/ca/3civicplaza/

[clee7903]

Originally Posted by Shift

Good news for people looking for more food options in the area - a Freshii will be opening at 3 Civic Plaza:

https://freshii.com/locations/ca/3civicplaza/

Good to know. I wonder where inside it will be located. As far as I know, Prado will be in there.

[Shift]

^I'm guessing in one of the storefronts along City Parkway

[Blease]

Originally Posted by Shift

^I'm guessing in one of the storefronts along City Parkway

At present City Parkway is pretty grotty, I expect the opening of 3 Civic to help improve the situation. The area's also very close to the notorious strip and it's denizens. I expect the opening of the Civic Hotel may cause a culture clash with SJW types who fetishize the homeless.

[Shift]

Yeah aside from commuters waiting at the bus bays, City Parkway doesn't attract the best crowd. Civic Plaza should help a bit, but the Safeway site across the street needs to go before the area will really change.

The intersection of City Parkway and 104 Ave is being re-done within the next couple of years to align it with City Parkway to the north of 104. This will help spur redevelopment along City Parkway further north.

[clee7903]

My hopes are the same. Hopefully with 3 civic's new trendy retails, city Parkway will change for the better. Currently it's a huge jumble of a construction site. (3 Civic tower and the new Surrey central station north entrance)

[Nites]

Originally Posted by Shift

Yeah aside from commuters waiting at the bus bays, City Parkway doesn't attract the best crowd. Civic Plaza should help a bit, but the Safeway site across the street needs to go before the area will really change.

The intersection of City Parkway and 104 Ave is being re-done within the next couple of years to align it with City Parkway to the north of 104. This will help spur redevelopment along City Parkway further north.

The Safeway site would be a nice candidate for a 800 footer

[CoryHolmes]

Originally Posted by skymaster

The Safeway site would be a nice candidate for a 800 footer

Agreed. Could probably fit two or three towers in the parking area, at-grade townhouses, and still have the Safeway store itself in at-grade retail space.

[Shift]

Safeway site is prime for a landmark development for sure. One side of the site faces Civic Plaza, the other is at the most primary intersection in Surrey City Centre - 104 & KGB. Lots of potential for that intersection especially once LRT is in place.

[Blease]

Originally Posted by Shift

Safeway site is prime for a landmark development for sure. One side of the site faces Civic Plaza, the other is at the most primary intersection in Surrey City Centre - 104 & KGB. Lots of potential for that intersection especially once LRT is in place.

A short time ago, I had a conversation with a restaurateur who'd tried getting a lease in one of the smaller buildings in the Safeway lot. He was offered a six month lease only, the expectation being that the site could be snapped up by a developer at moments notice. The proximity to sky train and 3 Civic gives the location much prestige and importance. It'll be interesting to see what actually goes into there.

[Tetsuo]

Is the site owned by CROMBIE REIT?

[Hooknose]

Originally Posted by CoryHolmes

Agreed. Could probably fit two or three towers in the parking area, at-grade townhouses, and still have the Safeway store itself in at-grade retail space.

I did a calculation and figured out the Safeway sit is more than 5 acres in size.

At a 7.5 FSR that is going to be at least 1.5 million in buildings. But they developers can get more.

Two or three buildings won't cut it. You could put in five.

[CoryHolmes]

Originally Posted by Hooknose

I did a calculation and figured out the Safeway sit is more than 5 acres in size.

At a 7.5 FSR that is going to be at least 1.5 million in buildings. But they developers can get more.

Two or three buildings won't cut it. You could put in five.

Yeah, I didn't want to be greedy