dmccall 46 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 I just saw this "city shot" of Vancouver. It looks great, even though the buildings really aren't that tall. What is it that makes this shot so good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jones_ 489 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 I just saw this "city shot" of Vancouver. It looks great, even though the buildings really aren't that tall. What is it that makes this shot so good? The mountains Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DwnTwnRaleighGuy 40 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Nice shot! But what does this have to do with the NC Triangle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR-2 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 I don't think it's a very good shot, personally. It doesn't do Vancouver justice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sax184 1 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 I've never been, but here is the most interesting thing I have read on Vancouver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZachariahDaMan 1 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 I agree with Jones, it's definately the mountains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noneck_08 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Question. If 90% of downtown Vancouver is residential. Were do the people work, in the suburbs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subway Scoundrel 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Good picture for a money shot as it shows sports, mountains, tourist tower, offices and water. The five main food groups of a thriving city. For those that have never been, Vancouver is a wonderful and very pretty city. It does have a lot of residential with a lot of street shops and bars/restaurants. You will see (almost) hundreds of condo buildings. Many of them are nice and new but fairly non-descript. It also has beaches and Stanley Park (Lord Stanley of Cup fame). The suburbs are right on the city and built quite dense so not sure where people work but my guess is it is like NY where many people work in small offices, restaurants, shops, etc that are Retail/offices on first floor or office buildings which there are many. It is much like NYC. They have a warehouse district that if we could get 25% of the traffic and different kinds of restaurants, it would make us a east coast destination. It also has the largest Asian Town (China Town) in North America The one thing you do notice is the only mass transit they have are buses. The skytram is bacically useless except of a select few of commuters. When I was there, the buses were on strike so you walked or cabbed it. Anyway, the city is much bigger than the picture, but I see why they have this as the money shot. Now, this is another money shot for Vancouver that shows a little more. http://www.eyeseavancouver.com/vancouver.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadcock 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2006 What does Vancouver have to do with Raleigh? Well how about Toronto? I stumbled on a bunch of links to condo projects in Toronto and wanted people to see the caliber of design and work that is happening there. Makes you want to blush when you compare to The Paramount or Glen on Peace... www.rezencondos.com 20 stewart Pure Spirit 455 Adelaide 500 Sherbourne The prices are more but not way off the mark of prices here. Developers take note!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DwnTwnRaleighGuy 40 Report post Posted February 7, 2006 What does Vancouver have to do with Raleigh? Well how about Toronto? I stumbled on a bunch of links to condo projects in Toronto and wanted people to see the caliber of design and work that is happening there. Makes you want to blush when you compare to The Paramount or Glen on Peace... www.rezencondos.com 20 stewart Pure Spirit 455 Adelaide 500 Sherbourne The prices are more but not way off the mark of prices here. Developers take note!!! Thanks for sharing! I just wanted to make sure that someone didn't make a mistake and have a Canadian region in the wrong place. Interesting design's, most of these have a 1970's look to them. Of course it's hard to tell without the actual photo of a completed building, but very interesting none the less. Don't forget though how much, much, much, bigger Toronto is than Raleigh. Oh! well maybe one day! Thanks again for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbdetsport 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2006 Nice shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southernyank 4 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 That is a nice condensed picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unregistered 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Heres Vancouver: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southernyank 4 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Now those are Great PIctures!!! I love that last one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZachariahDaMan 1 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 ^Agreed, especially the first one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheatie 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 It also has the largest Asian Town (China Town) in North America It is actually the second largest China Town in North America. San Francisco's China Town is larger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Ranger 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 From the eyeseevancouver site, linked above, which I recommend you visit, if only to see the full view of this pic: WOW. This is a place I must go at some point in my life. Misty mountains, deep blue water dotted with pleasure-sailing vessels, nice greenery, well-defined peninsula, dense (but tasteful) urban core. That's freaking fabulous stuff. Get yourself two or three signature office towers and you've got one of the best skylines in the world there, bar none. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsoon 1 Report post Posted April 11, 2006 I think Vancouver has the best skyline in Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snoogit 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 is that a hill in the middle there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tot Pack 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2006 I think I am in love, Vancouver most have an extraordinary street scene. I must go there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misterchill 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 I just saw this "city shot" of Vancouver. It looks great, even though the buildings really aren't that tall. What is it that makes this shot so good? I dunno, but it is nice. That being said, this isn't a very good representation of the city's skyline height. You're looking a little east of where the downtown towers begin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigitalSky 5 Report post Posted August 4, 2006 Looks almost futuristic. Gorgeous city Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pioneer 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2006 I think Vancouver has the best skyline in Canada. No, that award goes to Toronto by far. But Vancouver is definitely the most beautiful city in canada (if not North America). The skyline is so so, the mountain to lake scenery is gorgeous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1ajs 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2006 No, that award goes to Toronto by far. But Vancouver is definitely the most beautiful city in canada (if not North America). The skyline is so so, the mountain to lake scenery is gorgeous. yuk vancover skyline is ugly and so is toronto............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pioneer 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 yuk vancover skyline is ugly and so is toronto............ Does winnipeg even have a skyline? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites