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bennessb
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We've got more details about this project over on the front page!
Roundabout
Senior Member
This project faced significant opposition from the local community. https://novenablestower.wordpress.com/
The "No Tower" signs can still be seen around the neighbourhood.... and the site still remains a parking lot.
The "No Tower" signs can still be seen around the neighbourhood.... and the site still remains a parking lot.
Roundabout
Senior Member
The project is dead... http://www.kettleboffo.com/updates/
City Of Rain
Senior Member
Why did people oppose it? The render looks fine, its neither tall nor big.
Roundabout
Senior Member
Good question. I've met a few people who consisted the core of the 'no tower' campaign, and they predominately old, and home-owners in the area. I would say a typical NIMBY.
City Of Rain
Senior Member
Too many of them in Vancouver unfortunately.
Roundabout
Senior Member
Updated rezoning proposal, different developer.
Man, the local NIMBY's are gonna have a conniption over this!
Application to rezone the subject site from R1-1 (Residential Inclusive) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 15-storey mixed-use building and includes:
Man, the local NIMBY's are gonna have a conniption over this!
Application to rezone the subject site from R1-1 (Residential Inclusive) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 15-storey mixed-use building and includes:
- 93 social housing units;
- Commercial space on the ground floor;
- A floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.19;
- A building height of 52.2 m (171 ft.); and
- 27 vehicle parking spaces and 198 bicycle spaces.
EtoV
Active Member
This looks fantastic in my opinion.
Roundabout
Senior Member
I agree!