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Dec. 07, 2015 / Ken Ohrn

Waterfront Words

Charlie Smith writes in the Straight about the proposed new development by Cadillac Fairview at 555 w Cordova. He quotes…
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Dec. 06, 2015 / Ken Ohrn

Items From Ian — Savvy Unions

Speaking of Cadillac Fairview and Waterfront center .. Here’s good background on their backing. Whenever I hear people saying how…
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Dec. 05, 2015 / Ken Ohrn

The Origami Tower – Part II

  Kenneth Chan writes in VanCity Buzz about the newly revised tower being proposed for 555 W Cordova.  To me,…
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Aug. 18, 2015 / Gordon Price

Back to the 80s? – Density, Development and Heritage in Canadian Cities

Apparently Vancouver is not the only city with a controversial proposal (555 West Cordova) to insert an overscaled highrise into…
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Jul. 21, 2015 / Gordon Price

An Open Letter to City Council: On the Future of Our Downtown Waterfront

This letter has been sent to Mayor and Council by the Downtown Waterfront Working Group: . July 20, 2015 Dear…
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Jun. 22, 2015 / Gordon Price

A Message to Council: Planning Comprehensively for the Downtown Waterfront

Urban Planner Lance Berelowitz did an important column in the Sun’s homes section this weekend. Here it is, in cased…
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May. 20, 2015 / Gordon Price

Vancouver Downtown Waterfront in Play

Frances Bula in the Globe and Mail: . Debate grows over proposed tower on downtown Vancouver waterfront  . A controversial…

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