[Abbotsford] Mixed Use Tower on Gladwin Road | 80m | 24 Floors | Proposed

[dleung]

What is this, some afterbirth of a sketch done in 1980, salvaged from the burn folder by a lazy ass architect? Suburban sprawl looks prettier than this, because at least I won't see it from a distance.

[Sonicwolf]

Originally Posted by dleung

What is this, some afterbirth of a sketch done in 1980, salvaged from the burn folder by a lazy ass architect? Suburban sprawl looks prettier than this, because at least I won't see it from a distance.

Remember, we are talking about a city that has not had a high-rise go up since the 1990's. We have to take what we can get.

[Kwik-E-Mart]

(Credit: Wikipedia)

[BodomReaper]

Still a better podium than most downtown Vancouver towers.

[DKaz]

It very much suits Abbotsford. It's the commercial portion of the project that's likely making this project happen. Businesses are starting to flock to Abbotsford, I believe Emco Building is 100% leased? It'll take decades but densifiying South Fraser Way between Bourquin and Clearbrook will be a great thing. I can even see an LRT successfully serving this corridor.

[Sonicwolf]

Yeah, the Emco building appears to have hit 100% occupancy. I think Abbotsford could really take advantage of its ample development space by building a crop of cheap offices...
We just need taller offices.

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by Sonicwolf

Yeah, the Emco building appears to have hit 100% occupancy. I think Abbotsford could really take advantage of its ample development space by building a crop of cheap offices...
We just need taller offices.

Yes, and if that trend were to continue, I think there would not only be "Abbotsfordites" working in them, but folks from other metro regions, too. This would hasten the necessity (or desirability, anway) of a fast, efficient, Valley commuter rail service. Wrong thread, perhaps, but I think it factors into all this.

[Kwik-E-Mart]

Traveling along South Fraser Way earlier this year made me feel like being in a typical US city with ~100k population. But the swaths of parking lots right next to the road present tremendous redevelopment opportunities.

Last time when a tower was proposed nearby, there were tremendous NIMBY opposition given the so-called "shadowing" imposed by the high-rise. With this building being closer to Abby's commercial core hopefully the project will be given a go by Abby City Hall.

I am sure there will be a new rendering coming up should the developer wanting to push forward the project.

[dleung]

Originally Posted by Sonicwolf

Remember, we are talking about a city that has not had a high-rise go up since the 1990's. We have to take what we can get.

All I'm asking for is a dumb box without any of the offensive pomo gestures shown here. Perhaps a mid-rise slab this is less visible to avoid looking like mississauga along the 401. I want LESS design, not more. Why is it so hard?

[Sonicwolf]

Originally Posted by Kwik-E-Mart

Last time when a tower was proposed nearby, there were tremendous NIMBY opposition given the so-called "shadowing" imposed by the high-rise. With this building being closer to Abby's commercial core hopefully the project will be given a go by Abby City Hall.

That would be the Mahogany Tower. It was approved and will start construction any day.

[Sonicwolf]

Very disappointing and typically Abbotsford news. Looks like the company has opted to build a small 4 story office building instead of the 25+ story tower.

https://abbotsford.civicweb.net/Docu....aspx?ID=28067

WHAT.
THE.
CRAP.