Granville Mall Redesign | Downtown Vancouver | U/C

DrT · June 10th, 2009, 03:21 AM

I know that we had a thread on this, but I'll start another.

Guys, post your pics of the construction and let's talk. Basalt strips, Beech trees, parking issues, etc.

This is the link with the city site.
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/current...villeredesign/

Photographers help!

***Yellow Fever*** · June 15th, 2009, 04:29 AM

I was planning to take some pics for this thread today, but when I get to downtown I totally forgot about it.

Allen2 · June 15th, 2009, 09:40 PM

I didn't relize that we didn't have a thread for Granville Mall Redesign...

DrT · June 16th, 2009, 04:56 PM

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South of Nelson Street, traffic patterns would remain unchanged. Sidewalks would be widened by the width of the existing parking lane to provide a sidewalk that can be used to accommodate parked vehicles between street trees.

Seems to defeat the purpose of a sidewalk to have cars parked on it, blocking the way, but I guess the trees are already in the way for pedestrians.

Do those dark gray basalt strips on the new sidewalk outline the parking zones, or are they entirely decorative?

DrT · June 16th, 2009, 05:03 PM

This shows how the parking would be utilized between the trees and only during the day. (two drawings at at bottom right)
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/current.../display07.pdf

Spoolmak · June 17th, 2009, 12:46 AM

I don't think they should replant trees... but I guess that wouldn't fly since this is VANCOUVER were talkin' about, not Toronto.

Daguy · June 17th, 2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolmak

I don't think they should replant trees... but I guess that wouldn't fly since this is VANCOUVER were talkin' about, not Toronto.

What's bad about replanting trees?

***vanboy2*** · June 20th, 2009, 06:50 AM

ok I might sound silly here since I live in dt almost 20 years.Where is granville mall?Is it the one at the Bay?

***Yellow Fever*** · June 20th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Lets forget about the word 'mall', just granville street.

***vanboy2*** · June 20th, 2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Fever

Lets forget about the word 'mall', just granville street.

ok so that mean no such thing granville 's mall?because I never heard that term before.

Vince · June 20th, 2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vanboy2

ok so that mean no such thing granville 's mall?because I never heard that term before.

The definition of a mall (not shopping mall) is a street mainly for foot traffic or pedestrian use. Part of Granville street serves that purpose, hence Granville mall.

***vanboy2*** · June 20th, 2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince

The definition of a mall (not shopping mall) is a street mainly for foot traffic or pedestrian use. Part of Granville street serves that purpose, hence Granville mall.

so by your definition of ''mall'',why people never call Robson mall?just curious.

raggedy13 · June 20th, 2009, 11:34 PM

^Because Robson is not closed to vehicular traffic. Granville Street (or at least part of it) is closed off to vehicles, aside from public transit. Have you heard of a "pedestrian mall" before? Granville isn't a true pedestrian mall since buses run on it so you can't just walk down the middle of the street but it is still referred to as a mall. Vancouver doesn't really have any true pedestrian malls so it is understandable that you're not so familiar with the term.

This link may help to clarify things for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_street

***vanboy2*** · June 21st, 2009, 01:27 AM

thanks for verified the term.

spongeg · June 21st, 2009, 10:04 PM

they always called that small stretch the "granville mall" up until the mid 90's most people called robson street "robson strasse" as it was the german part of the city and before all the fashion type places moved in like the gap, guess etc it was mostly smaller stores and cafes than wham the 90's hit and it changed

I have an old map (from 1989) somewhere that shows it as "robson strasse" i wonder if i can find it

***Yellow Fever*** · June 22nd, 2009, 02:38 AM

Stay turned, I took lots of photos today..

DrT · June 22nd, 2009, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Fever

Stay turned, I took lots of photos today..

DrT · June 22nd, 2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by spongeg

they always called that small stretch the "granville mall" up until the mid 90's most people called robson street "robson strasse" as it was the german part of the city and before all the fashion type places moved in like the gap, guess etc it was mostly smaller stores and cafes than wham the 90's hit and it changed

I have an old map (from 1989) somewhere that shows it as "robson strasse" i wonder if i can find it

That is very cool. Did not know that. Here is a snipet confirming your memory.

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Robson Street: Named after John Robson who was the Premier of BC from 1889-1892. It began its commercial history early on with retail shops and restaurants springing up in 1985.

It also became known as Robsonstrasse which was “a reflection of the European shopkeepers who operated the many small delicatessens, patisseries, and chic boutiques that populated the street.”

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***vanboy2*** · June 22nd, 2009, 04:32 AM

new sidewalk on Granville street

the oldest xxx store on Granville st ,lol I been told

a lot of old shops has been driven out due to increased the rent after revitalized 's project

***vanboy2*** · June 22nd, 2009, 04:35 AM

a piece of history on Granville street

June 10th, 2009, 03:21 AM	#1
DrT "The Ignorant Fool" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: JAX,MCO,YVR,YYZ,SRQ Posts: 2,595 Likes (Received): 1	Granville Mall Redesign \| Downtown Vancouver \| U/C I know that we had a thread on this, but I'll start another. Guys, post your pics of the construction and let's talk. Basalt strips, Beech trees, parking issues, etc. This is the link with the city site. http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/current...villeredesign/ Photographers help!

June 15th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#3
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June 20th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#13
raggedy13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 526 Likes (Received): 0	^Because Robson is not closed to vehicular traffic. Granville Street (or at least part of it) is closed off to vehicles, aside from public transit. Have you heard of a "pedestrian mall" before? Granville isn't a true pedestrian mall since buses run on it so you can't just walk down the middle of the street but it is still referred to as a mall. Vancouver doesn't really have any true pedestrian malls so it is understandable that you're not so familiar with the term. This link may help to clarify things for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_street __________________ Terminal City

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spongeg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coquitlam/Rainbow Lake Posts: 7,573 Likes (Received): 1	they always called that small stretch the "granville mall" up until the mid 90's most people called robson street "robson strasse" as it was the german part of the city and before all the fashion type places moved in like the gap, guess etc it was mostly smaller stores and cafes than wham the 90's hit and it changed I have an old map (from 1989) somewhere that shows it as "robson strasse" i wonder if i can find it __________________ below it all

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