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Old Posted Aug 20, 2010, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by eastcoastal View Post
The last renderings I saw of this proposal, they had "rebuilt" the Roy Building Facade. In my opinion, if they are not going to save the existing building, what gets erected shouldn't mimic what used to be there. Build something nice and contemporary that supports an active streetlife.
Unfortunately that is what has to be done in this town to appease the heritage obstructionists and get a positive recommendation from HRM staff thanks to the absurd language in the MPS that states that buildings must be compatible with the surrounding structures (or words to that effect). I agree that it is ridiculous.
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