Comments on: Yaletown revolts against the lifestyle

By: As heard at the Opus public hearings « condohype

As heard at the Opus public hearings « condohype — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:33:36 +0000

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By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:39:16 +0000

This is one of the biggest reasons why being on city council is not for the faint of heart. The ridiculous tenacity it takes to sit through these kinds of public hearing surely must require the patience of some kind of superhuman (or the open-eyed napping ability of an amphibian). To hear Yaletown residents rally and try to raise this as an “issue” makes me realize how broken this city really is, and how misaligned priorities are sickly rewarded with pimpsweet condo livin.’ Thanks for this blog, condohype.

By: scullboy

scullboy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:34:57 +0000

Dear Lord… only in Vancouver.

Wasn’t it Rennie who coined the phrase “be bold or move to suburbia?” And aren’t downtown condos the ne plus ultra of investments?

Clearly it’s time to move.

I just don’t get Vancouver. Honestly.

By: LB

LB — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:17:55 +0000

ALso note that the rooftop patio will close at 10pm.

By: PM

PM — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:42:08 +0000

Van Damme is Yayotown. Oh, and he just put a deposit down on the Shangri-La penthouse.

By: Bin Der Dun Dat

Bin Der Dun Dat — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:49:11 +0000

I’ve been a position to meet people of all ages from all walks of life who can walk into a new Yaletown street level condo showsuite and ask, “Is it noisy?” These people range from realtors to lawyers, doctors, bankers, university educated professionals, and more, either representing clients or with presumably a wad of cash ready to buy a condo with. My next favourite question was when people peaked into the closet and asked, “Is this a closet?” Whoa, I never knew the meaning of stupidity before I was exposed to that. So, if you were stupid enough to buy into a neighbourhood where the value of excellent urban nightlife is one of the defining factors of your property and now want to change your mind about it… too bad! Just S.T.F.U. or sell and move. I love Yaletown when I decide to go there. Then I leave and come home to a quiet peaceful place where they’ll never think to put a roof top deck… which by the way, I’m going to as soon as they open up!

By: anon

anon — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:32:09 +0000

I live in the area and I could care less if they have a rooftop patio or not. All the controversy actually has me interested in going to it once it’s opened.

Anyone complaining about the potential noise needs a head-check! That Cactus Club on the corner is defintely the noisiest place around. Why would you live in the area if you are looking for peace and quiet? Close your windows, turn on the radio, and STFU!

By: blueskies

blueskies — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:07:08 +0000

umm if there is too much ambient noise you won’t hear the gunshots from gangbangers taking out the bikers that hang out at Bar None……

The Cactus Club on Davie was the noisiest restaurant that i’ve ever been too.

By: aetakeo

aetakeo — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:22:34 +0000

Holy hell.

Y’know, they could go live the lifestyle in downtown Chilliwack. There’s a glut of “quiet” “urban” condos there.

By: Vancouverites reclaim no fun status » BlockGarden.com

Vancouverites reclaim no fun status » BlockGarden.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:01:13 +0000

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