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🚀 Innovation of the Week: Aluminium Honeycomb Structures 🚀

Did you know that Aluminium Honeycomb Structures, inspired by the geometry of natural honeycombs, are a solution for creating lightweight yet exceptionally strong materials?

These structures are known for their impressive ability to:
✅ Maximize strength without adding bulk
✅ Absorb energy effectively, enhancing safety
✅ Resist corrosion, even in challenging environments

Where can you find this technology in action?
✈️ In aerospace, it’s used for flooring, fuselage components, and more.
🚗 Automotive manufacturers rely on it to improve crash safety and reduce weight.
🏗️ Builders use it for durable, lightweight panels in walls, ceilings, and partitions.
🚢 The marine industry values its resistance to corrosion in interiors and decking.

Curious about how it works? Check out the clip here: https://youtube.com/shorts/OGY0zffbETs?si=QTKm4sND1HX9GIcZ

Aluminum Honeycomb Structure: Engineering Marvel! 🐝🔧 | #Shorts #Engineering #shortsfeed Aluminum Honeycomb Structure: Engineering Marvel! 🐝🔧 |

Capilano Mall redevelopment – 3,100 homes, 11 towers, each 12-40 storey: https://www.northshoredailypost.com/developer-reimagines-capilano-mall-with-3100-homes-40-storey-towers-and-new-park/


Overview
• Proponent: QuadReal Property Group
• Location: Capilano Mall, North Shore, on a 16.5-acre site.
• Objective: Transform a 50+ year-old site into a modern, mixed-use community.

Housing Development
• Total Units: ~3,100 homes.
• Building Design: 11 towers ranging from 12 to 40 storeys.
• Rental Allocation:
o 30% of homes designated as rental.
o 10% of rental homes to be mid-market rental units.
• Residential Area Size: 2,784,000 square feet.

Community Features
• Parkland: 1.5-acre public park; 52.4% of the site dedicated to open spaces.
• Community Centre: 20,000–30,000 square feet, prominently located.
• Connectivity:
o New east/west road for pedestrian, cycling, and vehicular access.
o Enhanced bike network connections.
o Closure of Hamilton Avenue to enhance public spaces.
• Transit Node: A major transit hub at the site’s north end.

Commercial and Retail Spaces
• Space Allocation: 152,000 square feet for retail and commercial use.
• Proposed Offerings:
o Restaurants, breweries, and diverse retail.
o Maker spaces for bakeries, artist studios, and creative services.
o Non-profit office spaces.
• High Street Vision: Third Street to become a vibrant hub of retail, restaurants, and services.
• Tenant Partnerships: Potential continuation of Walmart as a key tenant.

Community Engagement
• Public Consultation: Open until January 10, 2025.
• Objective: Gather resident input to shape the redevelopment plan.
• Project Information: Details available on the project website.

Developer reimagines Capilano Mall with 3,100 homes, 40 storey towers, and new park | North Shore Daily Post North Vancouver's Capilano Mall is being reimagined with more than 3,000 housing units in eleven, 12-to-40-storey tower buildings.

Vancouver’s Waterfront and Gastown railyard redevelopment: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/waterfront-station-gastown-railyard-redevelopment-vancouver-civitas


Project Overview:
• Scope: Transform Waterfront Station precinct and Gastown railyard from Canada Place to Crab Park.
• Features: Expanded transit hub, SeaBus terminal, large pedestrian plaza, residential/commercial towers, naturalized shoreline, Island Parks, and enhanced Crab Park with Indigenous art.

Infrastructure Changes:
• Realignment of Waterfront Road for pedestrian space.
• Preserved rail connections for freight and passenger services.

Key Players:
• Designers: CIVITAS Urban Design, Larry Beasley.
• Stakeholders: City of Vancouver, TransLink, Transport Canada, Vancouver Park Board, First Nations, Cadillac Fairview, and others.

Challenges:
• Coordinating diverse stakeholders’ priorities.
• Balancing transit, port access, and redevelopment costs.

Vision:
• Mayor Ken Sim envisions a globally iconic urban space, acknowledging the need for compromise among stakeholders.

Gastown railyard redevelopment an incredible opportunity: mayor | Urbanized Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim believes there is tremendous potential in growing Waterfront Station and redeveloping the Gastown railyard.

Vancouver’s Waterfront and Gastown railyard redevelopment: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/waterfront-station-gastown-railyard-redevelopment-vancouver-civitas


Project Overview:
• Scope: Transform Waterfront Station precinct and Gastown railyard from Canada Place to Crab Park.
• Features: Expanded transit hub, SeaBus terminal, large pedestrian plaza, residential/commercial towers, naturalized shoreline, Island Parks, and enhanced Crab Park with Indigenous art.
Infrastructure Changes:
• Realignment of Waterfront Road for pedestrian space.
• Preserved rail connections for freight and passenger services.
Key Players:
• Designers: CIVITAS Urban Design, Larry Beasley.
• Stakeholders: City of Vancouver, TransLink, Transport Canada, Vancouver Park Board, First Nations, Cadillac Fairview, and others.
Challenges:
• Coordinating diverse stakeholders’ priorities.
• Balancing transit, port access, and redevelopment costs.
Vision:
• Mayor Ken Sim envisions a globally iconic urban space, acknowledging the need for compromise among stakeholders.

Gastown railyard redevelopment an incredible opportunity: mayor | Urbanized Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim believes there is tremendous potential in growing Waterfront Station and redeveloping the Gastown railyard.

Here are some facts about British Columbia's housing market: https://www.biv.com/news/real-estate/here-are-some-facts-about-british-columbias-housing-market-9668981

- Average residential home price in B.C.: $938,500

- Average price in greater Vancouver (2024 year to date): $1,304,438

- Average price in greater Victoria (2024 year to date): $979,103

- Average price in the Okanagan (2024 year to date): $748,015

- Average two-bedroom purpose-built rental in Vancouver: $2,181

- Average two-bedroom purpose-built rental in Victoria: $1,839

- Average two-bedroom purpose-built rental in Canada: $1,359

- Rental vacancy rate in Vancouver: 0.9 per cent

- How much more do new renters in Vancouver pay compared with renters who have occupied their home for at least a year: 27 per cent

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2024.

Here are some facts about British Columbia's housing market Housing affordability is a key issue in the provincial election campaign in British Columbia, particularly in major centres. Here are some statistics about housing in B.C.

City of Burnaby approves $267M community centre redevelopment: https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/burnaby-approves-massive-267m-community-centre-redevelopment-with-library-pools-9257798

The new community centre will include an array of new features, including two new swimming pools, a weight room, fitness area, double gym, café, teaching and catering spaces.

The building will be a mass timber structure and will feature a green roof visible to neighbouring buildings and solar panels to offset some of the electricity used, according to Charles Allen, director of civic building projects.

Allan noted the building will use 30 per cent less energy than similar facilities.

Burnaby approves massive $267M community centre redevelopment with library, pools Demolition on the old Cameron Recreation Complex will begin this September.