Sunday, July 17, 2016

Evergreen_Extension Route_description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evergreen_Extension#Route_description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evergreen_Extension#History

Pitt River Bridge

The new bridge structure was built between the two earlier bridges, which were subsequently demolished; all demolition was completed on November 22, 2010.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitt_River_Bridge#New_bridge_and_Mary_Hill_Interchange_Project
11-22

Friday, June 24, 2016

Toronto's iconic CN Tower-is-celebrating-big-anniversary

https://tayloronhistory.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/2011915-cn-tower-construction-s1465_fl0240_it00911-mid-1970s_thumb1.jpg?w=627&h=402


https://tayloronhistory.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/sept-10-1973-f1526_fl0047_it00031-2.jpg-
https://tayloronhistory.com/2015/05/25/history-of-torontos-cn-tower/

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/torontos-iconic-cn-tower-is-celebrating-big-anniversary/69413/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/anniversary-cn-tower-toronto-architecture-1.3645323

http://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/about-us/history/topping-of-tower.html

With its microwave receptors at 338 m (1,109 ft.) and at the 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches) antenna, the CN Tower swiftly solved the communications problems with room to spare and as a result, people living in the Toronto area now enjoy some of the clearest reception in North America.
http://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/about-us/history/astounding.html
2011 – The first of its kind in North America, EdgeWalk is the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk on a 5 ft (1.5 m) wide ledge encircling the top of the CN Tower’s main pod, 356m, (1168 ft, 116 stories) above the ground.

It takes only 58 seconds to get from the base of the tower to the LookOut level, which stands 1,136 feet in the sky.
Visit the middle observation deck (1,122 feet high) 
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/blog/5-tips-for-visiting-torontos-cn-tower

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CN_Tower#Structure

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CN_Tower#Height_comparisons

http://www.talkcondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/oxford-casino-skyline.jpg-
http://www.talkcondo.com/blog/10-architectural-landmark-condos-coming-toronto 

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Developers-add-12-floors-tour-des-canadiens in Montreal

http://skyrisecities.com/news/2016/05/developers-add-12-floors-tour-des-canadiens   

The tallest buildings in Montreal aren't that tall when compared to what's in NYC, Chicago & Melbourne.

boston office-and-residential-tower-proposed-above-south-station

http://skyrisecities.com/news/2016/05/office-and-residential-tower-proposed-above-south-station

Related Articles
Further CTBUH Resources

new-for-nouvel-pritzker-winner-designs-700m-tower-on-melbournes-la-trobe-st


http://www.afr.com/real-estate/new-for-nouvel-pritzker-winner-designs-700m-tower-on-melbournes-la-trobe-st-20160518-goxmgh

http://www.ctbuh.org/News/GlobalTallNews/tabid/4810/language/en-US/Default.aspx

brisbane-set-to-glitter-with-270m-gold-tower

http://www.theurbandeveloper.com/brisbane-set-to-glitter-with-270m-gold-tower

http://www.theurbandeveloper.com/brisbanes-tallest-skyscraper-undergoes-financial-restructure/

http://www.ctbuh.org/News/GlobalTallNews/tabid/4810/language/en-US/Default.aspx


returning-to-fort-mcmurray-homes-could-be-dangerous-even-if-the-house-is-intact

http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2016/05/21/returning-to-fort-mcmurray-homes-could-be-dangerous-even-if-the-house-is-intact-2

decade-of-the-city-coming-to-an-end

http://www.marketwatch.com/video/decade-of-the-city-coming-to-an-end/41FCC455-869C-4234-9F50-30388F2733E4.html

Friday, February 26, 2016

proposed-sangley-projects/sangley-international-airport

http://www.arrc.asia/projects/proposed-sangley-projects/sangley-international-airport

rail-airport-link-takes-shape-at-seatac

http://www.enr.com/articles/38839-rail-airport-link-takes-shape-at-seatac

demolition-begins-on-los-angeles-sixth-street-viaduct

http://www.enr.com/articles/38826-demolition-begins-on-los-angeles-sixth-street-viaduct

http://www.enr.com/topics/130-transportation

restoring-chicagos-skyline-after-a-crippling-recession

http://www.enr.com/articles/38659-restoring-chicagos-skyline-after-a-crippling-recession

big-concrete-pour-a-milestone-for-melbourne-tower-foundations

http://www.enr.com/articles/38873-big-concrete-pour-a-milestone-for-melbourne-tower-foundations

Kitsilano home sells for $735,000 over asking price, sets new record

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/02/3555-west-1st-avenue-kitsilano/

Could the Lions Gate Bridge be closed to vehicle traffic by 2030?

"However, there is one major caveat with the plan. For the shutdown to occur, the agreement stipulates that a new replacement crossing across Burrard Inlet from Vancouver to the North Shore would have to be constructed." 


"Any crossing replacement or expansion option would have to consider the reality that downtown Vancouver’s street grid does not possess the capacity to handle a significant increase in vehicle traffic volume. This could be further exacerbated by the City’s plan to demolish the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts, which will redirect traffic to other adjacent arterial streets." https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lions-gate-bridge-close-vehicle-traffic-2030-government-agreement








Traffic on the Lions_Gate_Bridge should be replaced with a 6-8 lane road tunnel and a double track train tunnel. Then the LGB could become a fine bike & foot crossing.

Ironworkers_Memorial_Second_Narrows_Crossing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironworkers_Memorial_Second_Narrows_Crossing

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Looking-past-politics-Breathtaking-photographs-reveal-hidden-treasures-beauty-of Iran

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3426680/Looking-past-politics-Breathtaking-photographs-reveal-hidden-treasures-beauty-Iran-glory.html

compas


http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/02/skytrain-fare-gate/

View cones snip height of proposed Jenga tower in downtown Vancouver

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/02/jenga-tower-downtown-vancouver
Dam stupid height restrictions.
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/02/vancouver-needs-more-towers

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/01/1380-1382-hornby-street

stumps
http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=71673485&offset=250

Best station locations?

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/02/988-west-broadway cancelled office building station location

http://www.condoinvancouver.ca/hudson-
http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=7647
Its very convenient to have a station under a condo tower.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=hudson+condo+tower+vancouver+bc&biw=1280&bih=699&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj6rOOlgv3KAhVCMGMKHeSvCpIQ_AUICSgD

https://www.google.ca/search?q=hudson+condo+tower+vancouver+bc&biw=1280&bih=699&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi05Ommgv3KAhVG8WMKHezdBk8Q_AUIBigA&dpr=1

http://www.condopedia.com/wiki/Hudson-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRVLsVDeG6M-
http://www.emporis.com/buildings/150468/the-hudson-vancouver-canada-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlohAlMvpA

http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=71672453&offset=75

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Monday, December 21, 2015

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Could the world's tallest building at 230 storeys high be actually built in the...Iraqi city of Basra?

http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1881789/move-aside-dubai-could-worlds-tallest-building-230-storeys-high-be

http://www.dezeen.com/2015/11/19/worlds-tallest-tower-the-bride-basra-iraq-ambs-architects/

http://curbed.com/archives/2015/11/20/tallest-tower-world-iraq.php

http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/nov/20/the-worlds-tallest-building-planned-in-ex-warzone-basra-iraq

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3323834/Lofty-ambition-pie-sky-Architect-releases-plans-build-giant-Vertical-City-dwarf-Burj-Khalifa-IRAQ.html

http://www.bibleprophecyblog.com/2015/11/bride-tower-in-southern-iraq-to-be.html#

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Basrah,+Iraq/@30.5080837,47.7965329,45981m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x3fc49771852a1535:0xb8d22927274bd410

http://jfdatalinks.blogspot.ca/search?q=iraq

Urban Tech:

http://jfdatalinks.blogspot.ca/search?q=urban+tech:

http://www.streetline.com/blog/5-urban-technology-trends

http://mashable.com/2012/12/26/urban-tech-wish-list/#HtHB1R7ktaqh

http://postscapes.com/journal-of-urban-technology ,
http://www.researchgate.net/journal/1063-0732_Journal_of_Urban_Technology

http://www.urbantech.com

http://jf-databits.blogspot.ca/2015/11/urban-tech.html::

https://www.google.ca/search?q=urban+technology+and+science

robots-design-architecture

http://www.dezeen.com/2015/11/12/today-we-like-robots-design-architecture/

world-trade-center-performing-arts-centre-new-york

http://www.dezeen.com/2015/11/20/rex-architecture-replace-frank-gehry-world-trade-center-performing-arts-centre-new-york/

Antonov 225

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-225_Mriya#Development

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/19/what_it_looks_like_inside_the_an225_mriya.html

https://ca.screen.yahoo.com/amazing-planes/british-airport-welcomes-worlds-largest-130000876.html

Monday, August 31, 2015

The Regional George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project

Of course someday, the Massey+Tunnel+replacement should have a regional rail crossing with extra bus or HOV lanes. 

While it's important to have a train to Coquitlam, it's also important to have a train to the Delta ferry terminal.





Its pitiful that there is no rail bridge between Richmond and Delta to provide an efficient link between YVR and the ferry terminal. 

https://sfb.nathanpachal.com/search/label/Transportation Its very strange that there doesn't seem to a plan to link YVR with the 2 regional ferry terminals.

https://sfb.nathanpachal.com/search/label/Interurban%20Maps Its sad that instead of improving regional rail tranportaion during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, backwards BC went the other way. Then the 1980s Skytrain had stations that were barely more than half the length of a 152.4 m Montreal Metro station. The YVR Line opened in 2009 and wasn't even built with 80m stations, only enough level clearance for 50m stations.  


The Oakridge Centre intersection




Tokyo

http://skyscrapercenter.com/city/tokyo

https://darylvsworld.wordpress.com/2014/12/06/skytrain-technology-declared-for-60km-outer-belt-metro-in-tokyo/

http://skyscrapercenter.com/cities