trek Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 it's nice they're updating Broadway station. But whenever I'm passing through there, it's kinda nostalgic to walk from the '80s style station to 2000s in Commercial underneath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2...Attachment1.htm 10.7 million for cycling/ped paths in Surrey. Look for big things with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Speaking of cycling, quite a few summer bike races have been canceled this year due to a lack of sponsorship. Among them, the most well-known one, is the Tour de Gastown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temujin Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2...Attachment1.htm 10.7 million for cycling/ped paths in Surrey. Look for big things with that Good Grief. What a travesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtzfan Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Speaking of cycling, quite a few summer bike races have been canceled this year due to a lack of sponsorship. Among them, the most well-known one, is the Tour de Gastown. I just found this event on facebook. Canada line open to public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Good Grief. What a travesty. explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I just found this event on facebook. Canada line open to public "Premier Gordon Campbell and the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, announced today that the Canada Line is on track and will open by Labour Day 2009 weekend, about three months earlier than originally scheduled." We'll see if that proves true after the May elections... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 "Premier Gordon Campbell and the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, announced today that the Canada Line is on track and will open by Labour Day 2009 weekend, about three months earlier than originally scheduled." We'll see if that proves true after the May elections... It's true and has nothing to do with the elections. You could argue about the timing of the ahead-of-schedule announcement, but I've personally known for well over a year now that the Canada Line is due for a 3-4 month early opening. In fact, I've made told everyone here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGillis58 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 The new glass windows they are putting up on Broadway Station looks nice. When will construction be finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 It's true and has nothing to do with the elections. You could argue about the timing of the ahead-of-schedule announcement, but I've personally known for well over a year now that the Canada Line is due for a 3-4 month early opening. In fact, I've made told everyone here as well. Why would Campbell be there on Labor Day if he gets voted off in May? You'd think if he lost, it'd be Miss Piggy Carole James instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGillis58 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Why would Campbell be there on Labor Day if he gets voted off in May? You'd think if he lost, it'd be Miss Piggy Carole James instead. I don't like either of them. But Campbell >> James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I don't like either of them. But Campbell >> James. I don't like them either... I don't know who to vote for yet, because they're both equally bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanuck14 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I don't like them either... I don't know who to vote for yet, because they're both equally bad. Lesser of two evils aproach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temujin Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 explain? Spending 10 million dollars of taxpayer money of bike trails and overpasses is a travesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Why would Campbell be there on Labor Day if he gets voted off in May? You'd think if he lost, it'd be Miss Piggy Carole James instead. Ohhhhh....I thought you were referring to the credibility of the Canada Line's opening date. Judging from the opinion polls, I'd say he's a shoe in for another term but the NDP will probably narrow down that majority by gaining more seats. Anyhow, in other news....a $340-million project at Marine Drive Station in Vancouver is set to start immediately, pending city approval (in all likelihood, it will get that): Details Marine Gateway is anchored by a 2-level retail podium which surrounds the pedestrian plaza (or ‘high street’). The architectural and landscaping design of the plaza is inspired by the nearby historic Fraser River. Above the retail podium sits the movie theatre, located on the north and east portions of the site; the office building, located along the south portion of the site with intermittent decks and green spaces; and the residential building, located above the Canada Line station at the northwest portion of the site (overlooking both the Canada Line station and Bus Loop). The residential building will be located above the Canada Line station, providing “eyes on the street” to ensure safety and security at both stations, and creating identity for the site as a major transit location. There is also the option for an addition of a rental housing building. The residences will be at the centre of everything with all retail, amenities and services located conveniently onsite, including a direct connection to transit which takes you into downtown and to the airport, in 15 and 9 minutes, respectively. They will have spectacular views over the Fraser River and into Vancouver, and will offer numerous important benefits to the City and community. The Marine Gateway office building will have large floor plates - which are uniquely suitable for transit-oriented employers, and are more compatible with modern office technologies (including LEED® Gold requirements). These types of employers are attracted to the 'complete' environment where all of their employees' daily needs can be met - including shopping, personal services, entertainment, daycare, fitness, restaurants - all conveniently located on transit. In the case of Marine Gateway, some of those that work onsite can also choose to live here. Marine Gateway places an emphasis on connectivity both with the 2 onsite transit stations, and within the project itself. All areas will be accessible via weather-protected stairs, escalators, elevators, and bridges, all centered around the plaza and green spaces. The retail and services at Marine Gateway on Canada Line play a significant role in creating the lively, active and safe environment at Marine Gateway. They will be targeted to the onsite population of residents and workers, as well as transit-commuters, the general public, and immediate Marpole and South Vancouver neighbourhood. The retail and services onsite will provide daily necessities and conveniences, leisure shops and services, as well as numerous food and entertainment options. Examples include: * Grocery store * Drug store * Movie theatre * Banks * Restaurants * Coffee shops and cafes * Convenience services such as drycleaners * Significant fitness centre * Daycare * Various medical and dental offices * Other retail shops and services Marine Gateway will include over 330 residences, and an option for an additional 245 residences in the form of rental housing, which would contribute to addressing City Council's mandate to provide more alternative and affordable housing options throughout Vancouver, particularly on transit. The residences at Marine Gateway will provide residents with an opportunity to live, work, shop and relax without the need of a car; and to hop on the Canada Line or a bus to travel downtown, to YVR or anywhere covered by transit. These residences also offer benefits to the broader community and all Vancouver residents by: * Providing “eyes on the street” around the clock , increasing safety and security, and discouraging crime – Marine Gateway is supported by the Vancouver Police Department and Translink Security as an essential component of a safe environment around transit stations * Increasing the number of people at Marine Gateway on Canada Line, which in turn increases transit ridership (maximizing the significant $2 Billion transit investment) * Contributing to an "ambient energy loop" which facilitates the exchange of heat and cooling between the residential, office and retail buildings that have different energy needs. Without these residences – which use more heating energy than office or retail uses, this energy-use reduction would not be possible * Making the development financially viable by underwriting the office and potential rental housing components which could otherwise not be provided The Marine Gateway team is proposing an alternative which incorporates a long term rental housing commitment. The alternate for a rental tower which will include 245 units, serves to strengthen a number of aspects of the development and would be complementary to the project’s goals: transit-oriented with a diverse mix of uses. We offer to include this tower as part of our application if directed by the City. The benefits of adding rental to the project are as follows: * Helps work toward the City’s goals of providing alternative forms of housing (smaller, more efficient rent-conscious units, as well as some larger units for family accommodation), and increasing the stock of more affordable and inclusive housing * Enables greater overall site density, maximizing ridership * A greater human presence = greater safety (“eyes on the street”) * As a Gateway to Vancouver, the additional tower will strengthen the site’s identity as an important site at a major transit location * From an environmental perspective, mixing uses is beneficial for district energy (ie: Ambient Energy Loop) and is strengthened through the addition of a rental tower Complete Community Marine Gateway on Canada Line’s offices, stores, residences, restaurants, theatres, cafes and plaza will offer one-stop work, shop, live and play opportunities. Complete - or “mixed-use” - communities such as Marine Gateway on Canada Line support and encourage increased transit ridership. The world’s most livable cities offer the opportunity to walk or use convenient transit services to carry out their day-to-day activities; thereby minimizing the use of and need for personal vehicles. By applying an integrated approach to design – working with the whole site as opposed to a single building – the project can realize economies of scale, creating higher performing green buildings. The environmental approach at Marine Gateway complies with the City’s Action A-2, Rezoning for Larger Greener Sites (a comprehensive, sustainable approach to significant developments), and importantly, Marine Gateway will be the first purpose-built Canada Line station community - a showcase for sustainable Transit Oriented Development in Vancouver. One of the measures of the sustainability of buildings is a system called Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®). LEED® is a building rating system created by the United States Green Building Council and adapted for Canada by the Canada Green Building Council. The third party rating system provides points to projects for environmental initiatives in the following categories: * Sustainable Sites (How the building interacts with its environment and neighbourhood) * Energy and Atmosphere (A measure of the buildings' energy efficiency and if that energy is renewable) * Water (A measure of the water efficiency of the buildings and landscaping) * Materials (A measure of recycled content, local materials, and amount of waste diverted from the landfill) * Indoor Air Quality (A measure of both indoor air quality for healthier environments and access to daylight) Marine Gateway’s Sustainable Strategies to Reduce Carbon Footprint Mixed-Use Ambient Energy Loop An energy recovery system that shares heat and cooling between buildings, and is only possible in a Mixed-Use development (which requires both commercial and residential uses). Office buildings require cooling while residential buildings require heat – the “excess” heat from the office can be used to heat the residential, thereby reducing energy requirements, and reducing the energy that is typically wasted in a non-mixed-use development. Geoexchange Energy Loop This system retrieves energy stored in the ground to heat or cool buildings. This system does not rely on fossil fuels but would be supplemented by a more conventional source of heat and cooling for peak loads. Building Orientation Buildings are oriented with large long north and south-facing facades which are easier to shade, reducing heating loads. Shading Strategies Shading the building face with sunshades, other buildings, and balcony treatments reduces heating loads resulting in lowered energy requirements. Water Conserving Fixtures Low flow fixtures will be used throughout the project reducing the project’s overall water consumption. Green Roofs Extensive green roofs will provide many benefits ranging from wildlife habitat to a delay in stormwater discharge. Rainwater collection Rainwater on the site will be collected along with grey water from the residences, eliminating the use of potable water for irrigation. Solid Waste Reduction Strategies Project-wide strategies will be in place to reduce solid waste as well as collect all recyclables. Marine Gateway capitalizes on the diversity of uses (commercial and residential together) to create a comprehensive environmental approach. This approach focuses on the reduction of energy and water resources while maximizing its relationship to the onsite transit infrastructure. Co-Op Cars Both residents and office tenants will have the opportunity to use “co-op cars”; through a car-share program that allows people to access – and pay for - single vehicles when they need them; and use transit, bikes or walk when they don’t. Co-op cars are becoming increasingly popular in Vancouver and are available in various models and sizes including hybrids and, when needed, SUVs. A study by MMM Group of the impacts of Marine Gateway on Canada Line on vehicle traffic concluded: "In conclusion, the benefits of adding residential to an otherwise all-commercial development are significant and important. It ensures that the overall development maximizes ridership, minimizes vehicular and transit congestion by way of counterflow, and it affords a far more sustainable approach to parking- which is consistent with the goals of the Province, City, TransLink, and the community." * Maximum density = mixed use = maximum transit ridership. * Marine Gateway adds 1,700,000 riders to the Canada Line annually (5,000 daily). * Translates into over 40% increase in ridership generated by Marine Gateway. * Mixed use mitigates vehicular congestion as different components (in and out) occur at different times of the day. * Office creates 5 times more congestion than residential due to counterflow. * Mixed use enhances transit efficiency and quality of service due to counterflow. * Shared parking strategies reduce parking by 25%. * Marine Gateway transportation contributions include: • Bike storage & 'Mobility Centre' - on-site shower/cycle storage, maintenance/support for recreational/commuting cyclists • Enhancement of neighbourhood cycling lanes • Co-op cars for residential and office uses • Additional vehicular lanes on SW Marine Drive and Yukon Street to mitigate traffic congestion • 1.7 acres (75,000 sq. ft.) of the Marine Gateway site is dedicated to 2 significant transit stations • Marine Gateway parking is also available for transit users Jobs & Economy The offices, stores and other retail outlets at Marine Gateway on Canada Line will create approximately 2,300 new jobs at this convenient transit location. The previous business on this site was an ICBC Claims Center, which housed approximately 60 jobs. A third-party study prepared in February 2009 by Coriolis Consulting found that potential development under the current light industrial zoning would accommodate no more than 250 jobs. Construction of Marine Gateway on Canada Line will create 750 construction jobs which would begin shortly after a rezoning by Vancouver City Council. Overall, the development project would contribute $340,000,000 to the local economy and approximately $8.6 to $8.9 million in annual property taxes. The project is massive, and don't forget about the Oakridge mall redevelopment just up north two stations away. Anyhow, this project will cost $340-million....that's on the scale of Woodwards, and just a little bit less than what it cost to build the Shangri-la. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbanator Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hello all! I need some help, and please help me if you have the answer. Im catching the 545 am ferry to tsawwassen that gets there at 745. I need help getting to the scott road area. I dont know anything about the transit services in that area, especially the buses. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hello all! I need some help, and please help me if you have the answer. Im catching the 545 am ferry to tsawwassen that gets there at 745. I need help getting to the scott road area. I dont know anything about the transit services in that area, especially the buses. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Take 620 from the ferry to Ladner Exchange, then go 640... it hits both Scott Road (north end of it) and the Scott Road SkyTrain station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpig Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hello all! I need some help, and please help me if you have the answer. Im catching the 545 am ferry to tsawwassen that gets there at 745. I need help getting to the scott road area. I dont know anything about the transit services in that area, especially the buses. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Just go to www.translink.bc.ca and use the trip planner. Put in your start and ending spots and time you depart and it'll tell you how to get where you want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpig Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Anyhow, in other news....a $340-million project at Marine Drive Station in Vancouver is set to start immediately, pending city approval (in all likelihood, it will get that): *snip* That looks pretty cool. It might be done when my wife and I are looking to buy and could be a good option for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbanator Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Take 620 from the ferry to Ladner Exchange, then go 640... it hits both Scott Road (north end of it) and the Scott Road SkyTrain station. ok sounds easy. thanks alot, and thanks to silverpig for the reply too. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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