Brad Marchand Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Quote The design of one of the largest pieces of the new Northeast False Creek district was unanimously approved by Vancouver City Council on Thursday evening, but it will also mark the end of one of the remaining structures from the Expo ’86 World’s Fair. City Council provided glowing commentary on Canadian Metropolitan Properties’ rezoning application for the 10.3-acre Plaza of Nations – the former British Columbia Pavilion. Existing site of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Site plan of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) This project, reaching up to 30 storeys, will be an anchor of the emerging waterfront entertainment and events district being established in Northeast False Creek. At its core is a 100-ft-wide pedestrian spine plaza that runs perpendicular to BC Place Stadium and Pacific Boulevard, and it will be lined with restaurants, bistros, bars, and craft breweries. Over the longer term, this spine could potentially lead directly into a new grand entrance into BC Place Stadium. Altogether, the commercial space within this project totals 350,000 sq. ft. Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) “Lots of cities have places like this for people to go, but we don’t,” James Cheng, the Vancouver-based architect behind the design, told Daily Hive in a previous interview. “This is also a response to a lot of criticism that we have received from visitors that Vancouver is a great city surrounded by beautiful seawalls, but there is nothing to do along the seawall apart from biking and walking.” “There are hardly any places to stop for coffee, a glass of wine on the water, or just to gather on the waterfront, so the intent here is to create a district where people can enjoy the water in a way that isn’t solely recreational.” Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Within the tower levels above the podiums, there will be 1.6 million sq. ft. of housing, providing living space for several thousand people. Another major component of the project is its community amenities. It will provide a new 109,000-sq-ft community centre for the neighbourhood, consisting of facilities that include an 11,500-sq-ft childcare centre, 64,000 sq. ft. of community meeting and recreational space, and a 33,000-sq-ft ice rink. When all uses are factored, the project will create over 2.1 million sq. ft. of new floor area. Layout of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment, with the ice rink highlighted in light blue. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Cross section of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment, with the ice rink highlighted in light blue. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) This community ice rink is a partnership with the Vancouver Canucks, which will use the rink as its new purpose-built practice facility. When the team is not on the ice, the rink will be open for public use. As well, the Canucks plan to open a sports medicine facility that will also be available to the public when not in use by its athletes. Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) All of these various housing, commercial, and community uses are contained within building forms with green roof terraces that gradually rise from the seawall towards Pacific Boulevard. A significant portion of this terrace space on the lower three levels will be open to the public as plaza and green space, complementing the ground-level plazas and seawall extension. The buildings also cascade from the spine to “frame” the landmark roof of BC Place Stadium. The overall intent of Cheng’s design is to mimic the North Shore mountains. “I think the architecture is amazing. It’s a beautiful carving that reflects our mountains, and that is why I’m very interested in this project. I think it’s one of the few projects that looks like the city,” said Non-Partisan Association City Councillor Elizabeth Ball during Thursday’s public hearing. Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Mayor Gregor Robertson added: “We’re seeing remarkable amenities, a new crown jewel on the Vancouver waterfront, and really I think [it is] unprecedented in terms of the public benefits from this development.” “It really fills an important gap on False Creek, many of us have been waiting for many years for change. This one has had a lot of careful, thoughtful, and creative input, and the result is something I can’t wait to see on our shores,” continued Robertson. Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Artistic rendering of the Plaza of Nations redevelopment. (James Cheng Architects / Canadian Metropolitan Properties) Other private redevelopment portions of the new Northeast False Creek district are spearheaded by Concord Pacific and Pavco, the provincial crown corporation that operates BC Place Stadium. Concord Pacific’s project is significant larger than the Plaza of Nations redevelopment while Pavco’s project only entails a single tower on a corner lot next to the stadium. As the lower-floor uses of the buildings are intended to create a lively entertainment district, the City is mandating the developers to exercise building designs that mitigate and insulate noise beyond established standards. Additionally, there will also be a requirement to provide condo purchasers and renters with a covenant that inform that they will be residing within an events and entertainment district. This aspect of living within an active and lively area, which can produce excessive noise, must also be included in marketing materials. http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/plaza-of-nations-redevelopment-approved-vancouver-july-2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'NucK™ Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Awesome! Always happy to have more rinks in the city, and who knows, a brand new practice facility may improve morale and maybe even attract some players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 So they will approve a practice facility and condos, but not a waterfront stadium..... Guess we know who greases the palms at city hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I can only imagine what the cost of one of these condos is going to be. I also wonder how many will be purchased and unoccupied making it just another ghost building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 No bike lanes? I have a hard time believing that Igor....I mean Gregor would endorse such a thing without his trademark. My goodness, Vancouver is becoming so pretentious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, RonMexico said: I can only imagine what the cost of one of these condos is going to be. I also wonder how many will be purchased and unoccupied making it just another ghost building. i'm sure cdc will get first dibs on them all at well below market value cuz of our loyalty to the canucks brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 sooooooo Edgewater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 glad its finally been approved, it'll be a great focal point for sports entertainment in the city. Plus the old expo area is a frickin' eye sore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ossi Vaananen said: sooooooo Edgewater? goes byebye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Ossi Vaananen said: sooooooo Edgewater? Good point. Where will the average well-heeled Chinese money launderer go now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Just now, PhillipBlunt said: Good point. Where will the average well-heeled Chinese money launderer go now? the giant copper coloured one next door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 This looks sick. Will be good for the city, and good for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 hours ago, 'NucK™ said: Awesome! Always happy to have more rinks in the city, and who knows, a brand new practice facility may improve morale and maybe even attract some players. who was that player that went to that city because of the practice facility again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleroad Train Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I see from the drawings, that the architects used lego blocks to help design this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'NucK™ Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 25 minutes ago, butters said: who was that player that went to that city because of the practice facility again? Assuming you are just making fun of me and this didn't actually happen? I still think a new facility can sway a FA who is on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 This looks great... our city continues to improve. So does this mean it's a community center and us regular folk can also attend the rink for events? Like public skates, drop in hockey, etc? It will provide a new 109,000-sq-ft community centre for the neighbourhood, consisting of facilities that include an 11,500-sq-ft childcare centre, 64,000 sq. ft. of community meeting and recreational space, and a 33,000-sq-ft ice rink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 wonder when the condos go on sale in hong kong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 49 minutes ago, butters said: who was that player that went to that city because of the practice facility again? Think of the morale though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 ya public spaces if you pay 3 miilion for a condo lthen you get to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 42 minutes ago, 'NucK™ said: Assuming you are just making fun of me and this didn't actually happen? I still think a new facility can sway a FA who is on the fence. ya, poking fun. At the comment, not you personally. With factors like money, city, team, family and ambition I don't see how a practice facility would ever influence anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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