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[aastra]

Sounds like it's the same idea as the arts factory in Vancouver but in a more interesting building.

[Victoria Watcher]

It also sounds like it's the same idea as the arts factory in Vancouver but in a more interesting building.

[aastra]

Not sure I'd agree with that.

[aastra]

 

Some of you will remember the article I wrote last year on what I still believe is getting closer and that is the large scale abandoning of office buildings downtown by large tenants

 

It's funny because literally as recently as ~5 years ago we were crying about the crisis of precious office space being lost to residential. It wasn't actually happening but local politicos were crying about it all the same. But now we're saying we have a crisis of too much office space.

Also, haven't we been through the whole "nobody needs office space anymore" thing at least a couple of times before? I remember articles in the 80's about brand new office towers in US cities that were mostly empty.
 

[aastra]

 

It also sounds like it's the same idea as the arts factory in Vancouver but in a more interesting building.

 

Why are you giving me grief? I was quite the artsy SOB in my former life. My nude sketches were generating all kinds of interest in the lobby of VV headquarters until Mike K. told me he'd call security if I didn't put some clothes on.

[G-Man]

Thinking about visiting Joshua Tree? I am just back from a trip there and the latest article on Sidewalking Victoria looks at 6 great things to see in Joshua Tree. Have a read and let me know what I missed!

https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/travel-notes/2024/2/19/6-great-things-to-do-in-or-near-joshua-tree-california

[Nparker]

Visiting Joshua Tree should be on everyone's bucket list.

[Mike K.]

There’s some zany stuff out in that desert. I’ve only gone by day.

[G-Man]

Yeah there is some weird stuff but it is also a really beautiful place. 

[G-Man]

How do you create a great ground floor? Have a read of the latest article on Sidewalking Victoria to see at least what I think they need. 

https://www.sidewalk...street-examples

[Mike K.]

Great piece!

I’ve often wondered what to do about the massive trees that rise four or five floors, totally blocking out light to the units they’re in front of. That can’t be good for the residents.

[Nparker]

...I’ve often wondered what to do about that massive trees that rise four or five floors...

That's easy. Propose a bike lane adjacent to such buildings and the trees will come down faster than you can say "carbon sink".

Edited by Nparker, 24 March 2024 - 09:01 AM.

[G-Man]

They say looking at trees is therapeutic 🤷

[Mike K.]

In this instance, for vampires, it is absolutely! But natural light in important to mental health. Those north facing units with trees right up against them are like caves, year round. From an urbanism perspective it’s an issue to consider but we’re not interested in having that conversation.

[G-Man]

I mean I think that north facing condos get direct sunlight for about 2 weeks a year but those trees are beautiful. I think their ambiance is worth it. Really also comes down to buyer beware. We don't need to be cutting trees because someone can't take their vitamins.

[Mike K.]

Just looking at those units makes me feel sad. Perpetual shadow and darkness. Yeesh. Imagine spending $500k on that.

[G-Man]

A new post up on Sidewalking Victoria but be warned it is a photography one. Still lots of photos of Victoria.


https://www.sidewalk...film-aurora-800

[G-Man]

New post up on Sidewalking Victoria today. This time I look at the proposal for the YMCA and specifically how I think they could make the ground floor better. Have a read and let me know what you think.

 

https://www.sidewalk...s-851-broughton