Soon it really will be possible for the Cowboy, the Indian, the Cop and the Construction Worker (not to mention the mustachioed guy in the leather chaps) to live at the YMCA. That's because the downtown Vancouver branch is set to undergo a major redevelopment at its 955 Burrard location.
The project's main building will be a 42-storey (418 feet) highrise, which will include 261 new condo units when it's completed by late 2009. The development also includes the refurbishment of the YMCA's original four-storey 1941 heritage building, and the addition of a six-storey daycare and fitness centre. Furthermore, the developer is going for LEED certification.
Probably the best part of the whole package is the fitness centre, which will be much better than your average condo-building fitness room - this one will include a pool, gymnasium, raquet courts, and health studios. Indeed, just like the Village People told us, the YMCA really will have everything for you to enjoy.
Construction is set to begin in early 2007, after the downtown YMCA closes on December 31st.
As for the condo pre-sales, we're half expecting the line-ups to look like your average Saturday night outside the Shaggy Horse.
For a look at the Development Permit Staff Committee Report, click here (link to pdf). Another look at the new YMCA design can be found here (link to pdf).
