[James Bay] 200 Douglas condo | 6-storeys | U/C

[Mike K.]

^Could very well be.

Here's a little image from www.200douglas.com

[Dylan Leblanc]

I remember there was contention with the previous 12 story proposal for this site because the rental building currently on the site would be lost. So I wonder, how is building a six story building on this site now any better? The rental units are still being lost.

[jklymak]

Originally Posted by panamajack

Nice looking project, too bad it comes at the expense of rental housing.

When was the last market rental housing project in this town anyways?

A housing unit is a housing unit. So long as this building has more units than the old building, it means more homes. Sure the old tenants may not be able to live there, but they'll move into the places the new owners vacate.

[Kapten Kapsell]

The sales centre will soon open at the Aria on Humboldt (next to Armeni Jewelers)

[Baro]

The existing building has fallen into such horrible disrepair it should nearly be condemned. Would have loved to see a 12 story here though. More units, more affordability!

[Dylan Leblanc]

When the owner of the existing building was prevented from tearing it down by the city in order to retain the low priced rental units he must have then decided to spend a minimum on maintenance until the building got so bad it had to be torn down.

[MarkoJ]

Dear Marko,

Exciting things are happening at 200 Douglas on the park...Beacon Hill Park.

Dallas Point Developments, spearheaded by longtime local developer John J. Newton of Homewood Constructors, are excited to announce that construction has commenced at 200 Douglas. The site is currently being prepared for demolition with excavation slated to begin in October.

Over 30% sold...Our summer sales campaign has been very well received by discerning buyers, realizing and capitalizing on the rare opportunity to purchase a home at 200 Douglas.

[gumgum]

This project is officially under construction:



Taken half an hour ago.

[Nparker]

Now I bet someone in JB will suggest turning the (soon-to-be) vacant lot into a park...even though there is a rather significant piece of parkland directly across the street.

[Dylan Leblanc]

Originally Posted by gumgum

This project is officially under construction

That looks more like deconstruction. What do you think?

Good action shot though!

[gumgum]

^While technically true, I assume that since there is action on site then it is more than just "Approved."

[MarkoJ]

October 14th, 2012 - site has been cleared!

[MarkoJ]

13 units sold so far (38 unit building) including all four penthouses. Most of the units that have sold are larger floor plans; therefore, 40% sold in terms of dollar value.
Sharp kitchens!

[Mike K.]

Thanks for the photos, Marko. This must be the most direct competitor to Chard's Duet project, no?

[MarkoJ]

Originally Posted by Mike K.

Thanks for the photos, Marko. This must be the most direct competitor to Chard's Duet project, no?

The sales team at 200 Douglas tells me a lot of their buyers have cross shopped with the Duet. Chard and his team will have to work extra hard this time around with a soft market, lots of investment and entry level condo competition (Era, Promontory, Union, Mondrian, etc.) and a very stiff and direct end-user competitor in 200 Douglas, which now also has a shovel in the ground.

Interesting times.

[VicHockeyFan]

Promontory
The Sovereign
The Mondrian
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
The Skyline
Midtown Place
468 Landmark
Brizo
Union
Coho Living
Utopia
Era
Duet
200 Douglas

... I add those all together and I think we have 1150 suites or so. OBBH might not be completely fair to throw in there.

[MarkoJ]

November 3rd, 2012.

[G-Man]

Interesting to note that it is the large units that are moving. Perhaps Chard needs to move some walls...

[sebberry]

Those kitchens are nice, but does anyone notice an issue with the cabinets on either side of the vent hood?

[MarkoJ]

Originally Posted by G-Man

Interesting to note that it is the large units that are moving. Perhaps Chard needs to move some walls...

There is a solid selection of large units at the Duet; however, they are not moving. At the Duet the smaller units are selling well.

[Gary H]

Originally Posted by sebberry

Those kitchens are nice, but does anyone notice an issue with the cabinets on either side of the vent hood?

Looks like the bulkhead is getting in the way of the door fully opening. Pretty cool though if these were the electric kind.

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[gumgum]

Those electric ones are just sillyness.

An extra god knows how much for them all because you're too lazy to raise your arm above should height.

[Gary H]

Originally Posted by gumgum

Those electric ones are just sillyness.

An extra god knows how much for them all because you're too lazy to raise your arm above should height.

What did you expect, they're British!

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[MarkoJ]

What is the deal with almost everyone using Blum hinges and soft-close systems? You would think there would be more competition in this segment.

[sebberry]

Originally Posted by Gary H

Looks like the bulkhead is getting in the way of the door fully opening. Pretty cool though if these were the electric kind.

Well that too I guess, but I was going to say it blocks the light, something that's nice to have when you're looking in your cupboards. Also I'd be worried about people leaving the door up right against the light for any length of time.

Originally Posted by MarkoJ

What is the deal with almost everyone using Blum hinges and soft-close systems? You would think there would be more competition in this segment.

Standardization perhaps? With one major manufacturer of hardware, cabinet makers have fewer variations in hardware to account for, or fewer designs in the CAD system may simplify manufacturing? I don't know. I just know I wish my neighbour would get some Blum soft-closers on his cupboards.