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New Vancouver Condominium Development: V6A By Onni Group

Onni Group is set to start pre-sales on one of their riskier developments to-date with the Chinatown location of their V6A development. Not too much info. available on it yet. It will be located on Union Street between Main and Gore, on the section of Union that you have to take if you are west-bound on Prior and want to go to Main instead of heading over the Dunsmiur viaduct.

I like Chinatown generally as a location for some re-development/revitalization, but not sure about this particular location. I'd rather be more in the heart of Chinatown, more in the middle of the area between the Old American Hotel and Main and Hastings.

If you would like to pre-register you do it yourself, or I can do it for you if you like. Just email me, don't leave your details in the comments below.

UPDATE: (May 21, 2008) - Feature list released today:

"We are pleased to be able to share with you our Feature List, hot off the press! After reading through this list, you will notice that no details have been overlooked in the homes at V6A. The 128 concrete loft-style residences offer well-planned spaces with modern finishings and stylish new-age design. From well-laid out living spaces to plentiful storage options we have designed these homes through the eyes of the homeowner and really have not missed a thing!
 
A few of the many note-worthy features are:

  • A choice between two Danish-inspired colour palates with custom wood cabinets and durable composite stone countertops
  • Integrated European Appliances
  • Frosted sliding glass walls in the bedrooms
  • Premium laminate flooring throughout most homes (including kitchen) with an upgrade to engineered Oak floors available
  • Spacious open-air balconies and roof decks (penthouse homes)
  • Standard over-height 8'6" ceilings

    .... prices at V6A are expected to start in the low 300's!"

UPDATE (June 5, 2008) - An email from V6A had this to say:

Here are some important points explaining how V6A offers the ultimate in VALUE in today's marketplace:
 
-There are approximately 40 homes priced UNDER $400,000 ranging in size from 610-675 SqFt!
-All homes include over-sized decks that range in size from 40-540 SqFt!
-Location, location, location. The east is an area in evolution, emerging as one of Vancouver's most sought after urban environments - like Yaletown in it's infancy. The International Olympic Village will further revitalize the nearby metropolitan inner harbour of South East False Creek leaving lasting legacy of housing, parkland, offices and shopping, all steps from V6A! Don't wait until it's too late to stake your claim in one of the city's most dynamic new neighbourhoods!
 
Starting from Prices:
Open 1 Bedroom - 630 SqFt - $336,900 = $535/SqFt
1 Bedroom + Nook - 680 SqFt - $351,900 = $518/SqFt
2 Bedroom - 825 SqFt - $470,900 = $571/SqFt
3 Bedroom - 1140 SqFt - $630,900 = $553/SqFt
V6A has 20 unique penthouse and sub-penthouse homes that range in size from 720-1,335 SqFt! All of these homes include either an oversized terrace or a roof top deck! Please call us for more information!
Our new Sales Centre is located at:
1829 Quebec Street (at the corner of W.2nd Avenue)
We will be open daily from 12-6pm (except Fridays) starting this Saturday!
 

Matthew Collinge: Vancouver REALTOR®

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Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:38 AM by Matthew Collinge

Comments

Tim Ayres said:

What do you think about the name? V6A sounds like some sort of halfhearted early-to-mid 90's teen drama... Vancouver Hills, V6A!

Ahhh marketers.

# May 13, 2008 3:11 PM

Matthew Collinge said:

Ya, its not great. It looks good graphically, but for the area I think I might have tried to come up with something with more history or something.

# May 14, 2008 9:26 AM

Mark said:

I live down the street from this development. Interesting that it's namesake is also the postal code for the Canada's poorest neighbourhood... V6A 4J7, also know as the downtown eastside. BTW it's not located in Strathcona, it's situated in Vancouver's rat infested Chinatown. Welcome to the neighbourhood!

# June 14, 2008 11:24 PM

Mark said:

I live down the street from this development. Interesting that it's namesake is also the postal code for the Canada's poorest neighbourhood... V6A 4J7, also know as the downtown eastside. BTW it's not located in Strathcona, it's situated in Vancouver's rat infested Chinatown. Welcome to the neighbourhood!

# June 14, 2008 11:24 PM

Matthew Collinge said:

Yet another good reason for a better name for V6A. I wonder if "rat-proof" interiors is one of the features they are selling there.

# June 16, 2008 3:44 PM
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