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Originally Posted by Keith P.
One suspects few Haligonians have ever heard of the good doctor and using that as justification seems flimsy at best. This is a very busy corner and one suspects that at some point even HRM will sit up and take notice that the roadways in both directions need improvement, so that is another risk facing it. To save it long-term it would likely take a great deal of investment from someone or full relocation which does not seem likely.
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Halifax already has plans to upgrade the intersection to allow for transit lanes on Robie. The neighbouring building has a transportation reserve zoning which prohibits any new structures. This actually could end up saving this building by coincidence because the narrow developable area between MT&T Building and the TR zoning is unlikely to be economical to redevelop unless the developer owns other neighbouring properties. If the neighbouring building gets demolished the wall along that side could be fixed up and maybe used to enhance the heritage value.