[IanO]

While I do think retail will really struggle there, I do hope that a restaurant or cafe opens to make great use of the space.

 

[MacLac]

When I took my pics there was a security guard walking around out there.

So it is open to the general public. Thought it would be security swipe passed or something along those lines for residents only.

 

[archited]

The north side of the parking garage for the CN tower is crying out for a layered mural (can you hear it)... or maybe projection art courtesy of Qualico.

 

[yeggator]

Yeah, I was gonna say, the CN tower podium badly needs a facelift.

 

[Barnaby]

The north side of the parking garage for the CN tower is crying out for a layered mural (can you hear it)... or maybe projection art courtesy of Qualico.
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Good call on that. Looks great.

 

[David A]

Yeah it looks great, gives me Vancouver vibes for some reason. Just need to keep the social decay away.

Yes, although there are parts of downtown Vancouver that I feel are far worse than here. Somehow they seem to be able to keep it contained in one area, whereas here it seems to spill over throughout downtown constantly.

 

[thommyjo]

The north side of the parking garage for the CN tower is crying out for a layered mural (can you hear it)... or maybe projection art courtesy of Qualico.
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Exactly my thought too. Would be very cool

 

[yeggator]

Gives me Vancouver vibes for some reason

Is it because of all the rain? XD

 

[NicolBolas]

Is it because of all the rain? XD

Don't remind me of our non-existent summer this year.

 

[NicolBolas]

Yeah, I was gonna say, the CN tower podium badly needs a facelift.

The entire building needs one.

A part of me wishes we were like Singapore where all the older buildings that are not historical must be updated.

 

[kcantor]

The entire building needs one.

A part of me wishes we were like Singapore where all the older buildings that are not historical must be updated.

Singapore’s requirements for updating for life safety and handicap access are similar to ours in that they are only triggered by other upgrading or renovations although for some larger “energy intensive” structures energy upgrading may be mandated.

Facades for buildings older than 20 years and taller than 13 metres must be inspected every 7 years for structural integrity but there is no requirement for aesthetic upgrading.

 

[crisp]

Don't remind me of our non-existent summer this year.

Do remind me of our smoke free summer

 

[NicolBolas]

Singapore’s requirements for updating for life safety and handicap access are similar to ours in that they are only triggered by other upgrading or renovations although for some larger “energy intensive” structures energy upgrading may be mandated.

Facades for buildings older than 20 years and taller than 13 metres must be inspected every 7 years for structural integrity but there is no requirement for aesthetic upgrading.

Lived in SG in Alexandria for a few years while working on a project. Typically from what I saw there is so much influx of renovation or new builds particularly around Orchid that buildings are forced to refresh to stay competitive. Doesn't really apply to the government apartments.

 

[David A]

Lest we forget, there are a number of buildings downtown here that have been updated in recent years or are being: the WSP Building, the Intact Building, the HSBC Building, CWB Place, Rice Howard Place and now Manulife.

Most of these updates have been noticeable and significant. Many buildings here were built in the same era, that is still noticeable, although less so than before. Of course, there are also still some that could use an update.

 

[Avenuer]

THE PARK IS OPEN, I REPEAT, THE PARK IS OPEN