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[worldlyhaligonian]

Originally Posted by Jstaleness

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

I think this thread? https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=244455

[mleblanc]

Originally Posted by Jstaleness

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

edit: Never mind, read the question wrong.

[IanWatson]

Originally Posted by Jstaleness

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

Might have been Hadrian Laing. Can't find the post though...

[Jstaleness]

Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

I think this thread? https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=244455

Thanks, this shows some of them for sure. Cheers!!

[DigitalNinja]

Originally Posted by Jstaleness

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

I did a really bad one a while ago and had it posted here.
https://imgur.com/a/Bks6RU9

[teddifax]

Looking at some pictures of the Ottawa-Pittsburg game at the Scotiabank Centre, I wonder if expansion of the building has ever been considered. I feel the Duke St end could be built out and possibly another 5000 seats could be added. I would love to see the roof raised to provide clean sight lines across from one upper bowl across to the upper bowl on the other side.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by teddifax

Looking at some pictures of the Ottawa-Pittsburg game at the Scotiabank Centre, I wonder if expansion of the building has ever been considered. I feel the Duke St end could be built out and possibly another 5000 seats could be added. I would love to see the roof raised to provide clean sight lines across from one upper bowl across to the upper bowl on the other side.

That has often been discussed here. The opinion seemed to be that the engineering of the building would not make it feasible to raise the roof. I don't think that just adding seats via an expansion would work well anyway because aside from a few special events, capacity is seldom reached as it is, and the necessary amenities like washrooms, concessions, concourses and the like are all inadequate as it is.

[kph06]

Demo work looks about to ramp up at the old Red Cross building. Worthy of note, that is a Volvo EC480EHR (Equipment Specs here) "High Reach Demolition Equipment", I can't recall seeing this used here before. More pieces are still required.

[teddifax]

What does the announcement yesterday of the NS Government taking over control does to development in HRM???? Will taller buildings now be permitted!!!!!

[Keith P.]

I always liked the design of that building. I was unaware that the Red Cross had relocated. Where are they now? And what is the proposed use of this site?

[worldlyhaligonian]

Originally Posted by teddifax

What does the announcement yesterday of the NS Government taking over control does to development in HRM???? Will taller buildings now be permitted!!!!!

Better be. The obstructionists should move aside, municipal law has no teeth!

Most people think the lack of housing is the government's fault... I guess it is indirectly by allowing these folks to shut everything down for 20 years!

[fatscat]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

I always liked the design of that building. I was unaware that the Red Cross had relocated. Where are they now? And what is the proposed use of this site?

This will be the location of the new Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/gover...halifax-for-1/

Looks like it'll be a nice, standout building plus improved public space.

[teddifax]

Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

Better be. The obstructionists should move aside, municipal law has no teeth!

Most people think the lack of housing is the government's fault... I guess it is indirectly by allowing these folks to shut everything down for 20 years!

I would love to see a cancellation or drastic modification to the view planes bylaw.... The only one that should have ever existed was out the mouth of the harbour.... with those gone, the sky is the limit!!!!!!!! Bring on the true skyscrapers!!!! Please let this happen.

[kzt79]

Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

Better be. The obstructionists should move aside, municipal law has no teeth!

Most people think the lack of housing is the government's fault... I guess it is indirectly by allowing these folks to shut everything down for 20 years!

I would suggest it's largely a result of many DIRECT actions by all 3 levels of government to limit supply while pumping demand. It's nice to see some steps finally being taken to effect positive change.

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

It appears that the spot left vacant by Steak and Stein may be in the midst of a remodel for a new tenant.

20231018_125156 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

[HarbingerDe]

Originally Posted by teddifax

I would love to see a cancellation or drastic modification to the view planes bylaw.... The only one that should have ever existed was out the mouth of the harbour.... with those gone, the sky is the limit!!!!!!!! Bring on the true skyscrapers!!!! Please let this happen.

Even if the view planes don't get canceled, it looks like almost the entirety of the new Cogswell District just happens to exist outside of the view planes.

https://cdn.halifax.ca/sites/default...ViewPlains.pdf

I hope every developer that ultimately ends up purchasing land there pushes for more height, beyond the 90 meters even, and I hope the province steps in to approve it because Lord knows the council won't.

[someone123]

Originally Posted by HarbingerDe

I hope every developer that ultimately ends up purchasing land there pushes for more height, beyond the 90 meters even, and I hope the province steps in to approve it because Lord knows the council won't.

I believe they will still be under the ramparts rule so will be quite limited. It seems like a very poor trade-off for the city. Arguably worse than most of the viewplanes that protect views of actual things instead of tiny segments of sky as seen from one location.

It's interesting in that it doesn't show up as a line item in the budget but imposing height limits on municipally-owned land has a cost. I would guess that if regional council had to vote to spend $5M or something to impose the ramparts rule on the Cogswell area it would be more controversial.

[teddifax]

Maybe the NS Government new rules will override the height restrictions.

[HalifaxRetales]

It is being split into two units and I know one is PetValu

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

It appears that the spot left vacant by Steak and Stein may be in the midst of a remodel for a new tenant.

20231018_125156 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

[fatscat]

Well balanced article on the struggles Halifax is facing with its boom, as well as the highlights of its growth. I do appreciate the "next Boston" moniker

https://financialpost.com/feature/ha...53d23808a/amp/