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[Nparker]

I've been expecting something like this for a while. Each time I walk past this site I think...what a poor use for an urban space...

I am also hopeful that this area in the 900 block of Johnson might be redeveloped before too long as well.

[johnk]

Yep, that has to go.

[Nparker]

The era of 2-storey cinderblock buildings with half a dozen off-street parking spaces in the downtown core is over (and probably should never have existed in the first place).

[Mike K.]

Thanks for the heads-up, Jackerbie.

 

A thread for this project is now available at: http://vibrantvictor...oreys-proposed/

[Kapten Kapsell]

Someone has previously mentioned the Beacon Arms redevelopment in the 500-block of Quadra... this proposal calls for a total of 87 new units. But it is also sparking a proposal for a demolition moratorium. See http://www.timescolo...ions-1.20577682

[grantpalin]

Sounds as if that building needs replacing sooner rather than later. From the article:

 

“The structure is actually failing. Our foundation is failing and sagging. As well, we’re starting to see, as a result, the windows in the building are starting to buckle and push, [and] we’re getting parts of the exterior starting to release from the structure. And then of course we’re chasing pinhole leaks in the plumbing,” Kerr said.

 

[Nparker]

Sounds as if that building needs replacing sooner rather than later.

But even if they are "allowed" to displace tenants to effect repairs (current tenants have been offered space in other buildings), I am sure the CoV will expect the owner to keep the rents the same as they are now after investing potentially millions of dollars out of pocket.

[Mike K.]

Interesting how the City can keep raising our taxes to ensure their costs are covered, but the free market is not allowed to do the same.

What if we calculated out the rate at which taxes are rising in this city relative to inflation?

[Kapten Kapsell]

Are renderings available for the Beacon Arms redevelopment?

[Nparker]

The city is considering a rezoning application for 6-unit townhouse at 2910 Shelbourne Street.

 

 

[FirstTimeHomeCrier]

The city is considering a rezoning application for 6-unit townhouse at 2910 Shelbourne Street.

 

Looks like the project is being proposed by Aryze (same folks behind Frank Townhouses). Their "case study" properties look to be on the fancy and expensive side. Then again, any place where the light switches aren't harvest gold and the stucco isn't cracking looks fancy to me.

Edited by FirstTimeHomeCrier, 15 June 2017 - 10:44 AM.

[AllseeingEye]

Ah yes the Shelbourne "wedge"; I was always curious whether it would be developed one day or perhaps left and perhaps buffed up slightly as a green-park space. I guess with the housing situation today it was just too valuable for the latter option.

[lanforod]

Seems to me that buying that Pearl street neighbour would allow for a much more sensible project.

[Kach]

Can't wait to see a rendering and site placement on this one.  Not sure how you fit 6 townhomes of any size on this lot.

 

 

 

[Rob Randall]

What's the history of that lot? Did Bowker Creek run alongside?

 

 

 

[Nparker]

What's the history of that lot? Did Bowker Creek run alongside?

That's always been my assumption.

[Jackerbie]

Word on the street is that Pandora McDonalds is up for sale. We could be seeing huge development in the 900 block very soon

[sebberry]

Word on the street is that Pandora McDonalds is up for sale. We could be seeing huge development in the 900 block very soon

 

If that's the case, the Mason St. Farmers are going to wish the City passed the drive-through expansion.

[Bingo]

Word on the street is that Pandora McDonalds is up for sale. 

 

 

Not enough bikes going through the drive-through?

[Nparker]

Word on the street is that Pandora McDonalds is up for sale. We could be seeing huge development in the 900 block very soon

Perhaps McDonald's could become a commercial tenant in a mixed-use, multi-storey development on its existing site. The land is currently quite underutilized for its location.