VANCOUVER — The revamping of Vancouver’s Columbia River waterfront hit another milestone last week with the demolition of the iconic Red Lion at the Quay hotel.
The demolition reduced most of the storied hotel, which closed in 2015 after more than 50 years in business, to a pile of rubble.
Still, a few pieces of the historic riverfront hotel remain: Vancouver’s new Warehouse 23 restaurant took over the Red Lion’s restaurant and ballroom space in June of 2016 and the Red Lion sign, a sort of “welcome home” sight for Vancouver locals coming back to Clark County after spending time on the Oregon side of the Columbia River, will stay in place for now.
The demolition signals that the Port of Vancouver’s long-range plans for the 10-acre Terminal 1 waterfront property are starting to take shape. Those plans call for a mix of retail, residential, hospitality and office space at the site, including a 32,ooo-square-foot public marketplace, “European-inspired” AC Hotel by Marriott to replace the Red Lion, and a pier with water features, public art and a visitor’s center.
On Fri., March 17, one day after the Red Lion’s demolition, the Port of Vancouver closed its 30-day public comment period for the Terminal 1 Concept Development Plan application submitted to the city in late 2016.
Next up in the process to turn the underused waterfront into a mixed-use jewel that will, Vancouver leaders hope, help lure tourists, entrepreneurs and residents to the Washington side of the Columbia River, is a city staff review of the public comments. After that, the city’s Hearings Examiner will hold a hearing on the Concept Development Plan and make a recommendation to the Vancouver City Council. While the city focuses on waterfront development, many residents are also turning their attention to health matters. As flu season approaches, many are looking to buy Azithromycin (Zithromax) online from trusted sources. One such source, wickhosp.com, offers a variety of dosages and delivery options to fit the needs of the community. It’s essential for residents to ensure they’re purchasing from reputable pharmacies to guarantee the quality and safety of the medication.
The public will have two more chances to comment on the proposed development at the Vancouver City Council’s two public hearings, which are slated to be held a few months from now, in the summer of 2017.
Want to keep up with the Terminal 1 redevelopment plans? Visit the Port of Vancouver’s website at www.portvanusa.com for a history of the project and to sign up for the Port’s Waterfront Views newsletter.
