City of Vancouver News Release: City unveils three Woodward's proposals

July 9, 2004

City unveils three Woodward's proposals

The City of Vancouver unveiled three design submissions for the future of the landmark Woodward's building. The three proposed models/conceptual designs were produced by the shortlisted developer/architectural teams of:

1. Westbank Projects/Peterson Investment Group: Ian Gillespie - Developer with
Architect: Gregory Henriquez, Henriquez Partners Architects

2. Concert Properties: David Podmore - Co-Developer and
Holborn Group: Simon Lim - Co-Developer with
Architect: Ron Yuen, Davidson Yuen Simpson Architects in conjunction with
Mark Whitehead of Musson Catell Mackey Partnership

3. Millennium Development Corporation: Mr. Shahram Malek - Developer with
Architect: Mr. Stu Lyon, Gomberoff, Bell, Lyon Architects in conjunction with
Chuck Brook, Brook Development Consultants and Garry Macdonald, Monkey Forest Consulting

The City will now be hosting several open houses in July to share information, answer questions and gather feedback on the three development proposals, as well as feedback on nonprofit uses for the additional space within the site.

Open Houses - W Room (101 West Hastings Street)

Saturday, July 10*, 11 am-3 pm
Tuesday, July 13, 4-8 pm
Thursday, July 15, 1-5 pm
Sunday, July 18*, 11 am-3 pm
Monday, July 19, 4-8 pm

(*dates when developers will be in attendance)

In early September, before presenting their recommendations to Council, city staff will report back to the community on what developer they will be recommending to Council and why. City Council is expected to hear the recommendations of the Woodward's Steering Committee in mid-September. Before making a final decision on a developer, Council will hold a special meeting to hear from the public directly.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Michael Flanigan
Project Manager
604-873-7422
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/woodwards

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