Vancouver releases plans for new 11-acre Northeast False Creek park
The City of Vancouver has released its conceptual plans for the redevelopment of Northeast False Creek, which entails the controversial demolition of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts and the construction of an 11-acre extension of Creekside Park. The new park designed by James Corner, the internationally renowned landscape architectural whose firm is behind New York City’s Highline Park, […]
Fly-through animation of Vancouver’s new Northeast False Creek design (VIDEO)
A fly-through animation shows the design and scale of the proposed Northeast False Creek district on the edge of downtown Vancouver. The seven-minute-long animation was created by CIVITAS Urban Design & Planning for Concord Pacific’s portion of the new district being planned.
Concord Pacific unveils massive plans for its portion of Northeast False Creek
For years, the Concord Pacific lands have been used as a parking lot and space for special events, including the occasional Cirque du Soleil show, staging area for the Molson Indy, and exhibition pavilions during the 2010 Olympics. But permanent plans for this area, Northeast False Creek, are now becoming clearer now that the City of […]
Former Edgewater Casino space to be converted into a convention centre
The Enterprise Hall building, the former home of Edgewater Casino at the Plaza of Nations, will revert to its previous usage prior to its casino conversion in the mid-2000s. Later this week, Vancouver City Council is expected to grant the temporary usage of the indoor space as a convention and events space known as the […]
Las Vegas owner sells Parq Vancouver casino to Canadian firm
The longtime owner of casino destinations in downtown Vancouver has sold its flagship Parq Vancouver casino property to an Ottawa-based real estate and investment firm. Las Vegas-based Paragon Gaming announced this morning it has finalized a deal to sell its ownership stake of Parq Vancouver to PBC Group for an undisclosed amount. PBC Group already […]
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FEB 21
Residents of buildings who pay annual membership fees are eligible to vote and hold a place on the board of directors. Please contact info@falsecreekresidents.org if you are interested in becoming a board member. February 21, 2019, Telus Science World Exploration Lab 7pm-9pm Everyone is welcome, meet your neighbours, learn about NEEC, share ideas, enjoy stories. […]
Rapid Transit from Arbutus Street to UBC: Coalition does not support staff recommendations, requests Council ‘receive’ reports, not adopt as policy (meeting 30-Jan-2019)
Rapid Transit from Arbutus Street to UBC: Coalition does not support staff recommendations, requests Council ‘receive’ reports, not adopt as policy (meeting 30-Jan-2019) January 25, 2019 City of Vancouver Council Dear Mayor Kennedy Stewart and Councillors, Re: Rapid Transit from Arbutus Street to UBC – Meeting Jan.30, 2019 Report (“Rapid Transit from Arbutus Street to UBC,” staff […]
Concord Pacific Opens a New Community Park on Novus TV
What was once a concrete wasteland is now coming to life with greenery, games and an edible garden right in the heart of our city. Novus TV’s Krystina Smith finds out what inspired this new project for Concord Pacific and what members of our community really think about it. Join us to find out exactly […]
Crosstown residents fed up with needles, waste in Vancouver park
North False Creek residents fed up with discarded needles, open drug use and what they say is increased violence in their neighbourhood are issuing a desperate plea for help. Fern Jeffries, who has lived in Vancouver’s Crosstown neighbourhood near Andy Livingstone park said the situation has deteriorated in recent years. find out more here