[Halifax] St. Pat's Crossing (6067 Quinpool) | ? m | 4x28 fl | U/C

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Courtyard type spaces can be interesting if they're designed well. They can also be comfortable for a large part of the year if they provide shelter from wind and some covered areas. My condo faces a courtyard and I like it.

You need to sign up to see the survey questions but I'm hoping the planning department is setting itself up to receive incisive feedback rather than vague grumblings about traffic and shadows.

It's important to articulate the trade-offs between different types of development. If you ask people if they want more density they say no. If you ask about height they say no. Public space is a yes. Low taxes are a yes. But these all play off of each other. More density means lower taxes and better housing affordability. Taller buildings make it possible to create more public space. The city's planning department should be trying to find the sweet spot that balances these different areas and takes everybody's needs into account, not just current homeowners.