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[Nparker]

Would something like this had been so hard? 

Come on zoomer, you know that none of those designs would ever have been approved for this location.

[zoomer]

I honestly think if you put any of those three proposals (same concept, materials but scaled down to 5-6 stories with plaza, etc.) and presented them against what is now being built, it would have gone through with flying colours. Tell the residents it's all green and sh*t, not tall, they get a library, grocery store, etc, they would peeing their pants in glee. Now they get the same massing in an uglier bulkier suburban form.  As I said, I still hope/think the landscaping/pedestrian zones will make it nice enough to hang out at and eat a Red Barn sandwich. 

[Nparker]

I honestly think if you put any of those three proposals (same concept, materials but scaled down to 5-6 stories with plaza, etc.) and presented them against what is now being built, it would have gone through with flying colours...

Really? In James Bay? Adjacent to the Legislative Buildings? A recent arrival to the City of Gardens are you? 

[zoomer]

1984? I guess that's recent

Give em a sh*t sandwich or Italian Deli, see what they pick. Even then, they should never have a perceived veto. It's ironic how there is a vocal minority in James Bay that actually thinks it should be more like Qualicum Beach. Let's chip in for some bus tickets to fulfill their dreams.

[aastra]

Sorry for being so late to this party. I was at Emergency all night having other people's words removed from my mouth.

 

I'm not seeing a lot of personality in the main body of it. It looks very reserved. Inoffensive modern institutional building. But the corners add variation and it seem like they'll look -- and actually be -- more accessible, which is good. I still worry about the size of that main square.

 

Methinks a helping of Selkirk sauce would have worked well here. Maybe it will come yet. Then again, the grounds and the landscaping are going to be such a big part of this one, probably more so than any recent project. I'm inclined to wait & see how it all comes together.

 

 

 

[Nparker]

My biggest concern so far is the lack of commercial space on Superior Street at ground level. I am never a fan of offices at grade, but I appreciate this is not (currently) the most dynamic street for pedestrian activity. I am hopeful the Capital Part project will go a long way to bring vibrancy to this area.

[grantpalin]

There used to be a bus stop (with a shelter) on Superior next to Menzies. No sign of a bus stop there currently, though I'm wondering if that will be restored at a later point. Seems like a good place for it.

[Nparker]

There used to be a bus stop (with a shelter) on Superior next to Menzies. No sign of a bus stop there currently, though I'm wondering if that will be restored at a later point...

Not if Superior is scheduled to have a bike lane. In the name of going green, bus stops are removed to accommodate single-passenger transportation. 

[Hotel Mike]

^ Also, BC Transit is studying and surveying James Bay to come up with a new bus plan. That might affect the placement of any new stops in the vicinity of Capital Park.

[MarkoJ]

Photos from May 4th

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[Kungsberg]

Concert has now released rental information for “Capital Park Residences” (the rental component of the project, with rental apartments above ground-floor retail on Menzies St.).  They’re taking applications for October 1 move-in.

 

 

 

Floor plans:  

http://www.mylasso.c..._Floorplans.pdf

 

Features and amenities: 

http://mylasso.com/F...Information.pdf

 

 

In the image above, the rental component is in the middle of that block, with the library on the bottom left and Red Barn at the other end.

In the image below, Menzies St is on the left.

 

 

 

[grantpalin]

Pricey, though the location is excellent and the list of features and amenities looks good.

[G-Man]

Walked by this building last night. That siding on it looks terrible.

[Nparker]

Walked by this building last night. That siding on it looks terrible.

The residential, not the office building, correct?

[G-Man]

Yes the rental building has hardi-plank siding. I am very disappointed.

[Nparker]

Yes the rental building has hardi-plank siding...

Uggh. Hardi-plank should never be used on any building more than 2 floors in height. It always looks cheap.

[Rob Randall]

We're not allowed to say that. Every Jawl building is perfect, right?

[Coreyburger]

An indication of potential occupation date. BCBid for moving services:

The Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services (MTICS) requires the services of a Contractor to provide move services for the Province. Approximately 780 staff of the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD) and the Ministry of Environment (ENV) are moving to Capital Park, 525 Superior Street, Victoria. The staff currently resides at 765 and777 Broughton, 940 Blanshard, 395 Waterfront, 2975 Jutland and 4460 Chatterton Way, Victoria

The move is anticipated to begin on September 7, 2017 with completion on or before October 31, 2017.

[grantpalin]

Approximately 780 staff of the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD) and the Ministry of Environment (ENV) are moving to Capital Park, 525 Superior Street, Victoria. The staff currently resides at 765 and777 Broughton, 940 Blanshard, 395 Waterfront, 2975 Jutland and 4460 Chatterton Way, Victoria

Quite the consolidation there.

[Kapten Kapsell]

The apartments will lease Oct 1 ...is there a sense of how many of the suites have been preleased?

 

The Red Barn Market opens next year.... 

Edited by Kapten Kapsell, 10 July 2017 - 02:13 PM.