Despite its increasingly dense downtown core, Vancouver is still finding places for intensification. That has never been more evident than in 2017, when the city welcomed its second-tallest building, and a deluge of other skyscrapers and mid-rises that animate the streetscape. To provide a snapshot of how the urban fabric has evolved this year, and to recognize which developments have had the greatest resonance with our readers, SkyriseVancouver is hosting its first year-end poll.
Through careful observation and the help of our community, a list of 2017's building completions has been created. But which of these projects are the darlings of SkyriseVancouver? You have the opportunity to select your favourites. To even the playing field a bit, the nominees have been split into two categories organized by height. Only projects located within Vancouver proper and the University Endowment Lands have been included.
For the purposes of the survey, we've classified projects as complete if construction activity has evidently concluded and the building is visibly occupied, even if just on one floor. The survey has been designed to be as comprehensive and inclusive as possible, but if any of your favourite projects are not listed, we've added an 'other' option at the bottom of each poll.
With so many great buildings stacked into the two categories, it might be difficult to pick a favourite. So we've lessened the burden by allowing you to select up to three projects in each category. All building entries feature a link to the respective Database file or Forum thread, where you can learn more about the development to help inform your decision.
You can also explore what gifts 2017 brought to Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto, in those cities' respective polls. All surveys will be closed at midnight on January 1st when we ring in the new year, with the results posted the following day. You don't have to be a SkyriseCities member to participate. So take the survey here, share the link and get out the vote!