DEVELOPING STORIES
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Nicola Street
While most of the streets in the West End are named for Europeans, Nicola Street is a noteworthy exception. One of the most important chiefs in the Shuswap area in the mid-1800s was called Nicolas (or Nikwalas), translated as “victorious among men”. The name was first applied to an inland waterway by French speaking fur traders, who pronounced it Nicola. Chief Nicola was an influential figure from the time of the first fur-trading fort went up in 1811 until his death in 1851. He encouraged trade, sharing local knowledge with the Europeans, and often accompanied them on their trips.
825 (also 1500 Robson)
NAME: The Chronicle
DESCRIPTION: A 21-story mixed-use pet-friendly building on the southwest corner, between Nicola and Cardero on Robson Street. It is backed by Rosemary Brown Lane, and is right across the street from what used to be the New Landmark condos. The new building replaces several single story buildings which housed a series of predominantly Asian restos.
PRINCIPALS: Owner London Life Insurance Company Developer GWL Realty Advisors. Architect IBI Group Architects. Marketing Rennie
HISTORY & CONTROVERSIES: Mayor Kennedy Stewart attended the groundbreaking. (Which may not have been controversial, merely historical.) They were asking from 2,250 for a studio, 2550 for a one bedroom, 3350 for a 2 bedroom and 4290 for a 3 bedroom apartment.
SPECS: Height 210 feet / 64 meters / 21 stories. Market Rental Units 128 Social Housing Units None Strata Units None Parking Four underground levels housing 80-ish vehicles Completion 2021
Links: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/1500-robson-street-vancouver-rental-tower
THE LANDMARK AS IT WILL BE
825 Nicola CIRCA 2018
