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Originally Posted by ns_kid
The province announced today that it is looking to build a new "cultural hub" on the Halifax waterfront. The location and the cost is still unknown, but the new facility would house both NSCAD University (to vacate its Historic Properties buildings) and the Art Gallery (to leave the former Customs House). Also no hints as to what is likely to happen to the historic former buildings. The premier is counting on federal money and significant private investment.
Source: CBC |
The article mentions the Salter Block site and the report says this:
The scope of this facility and feasibility study does not include a detailed site plan
and architectural design for the co-located AGNS and NSCAD. At this point it is
simply assumed that the site will be on the Salter Block.
It also mentions that pedestrian counts along the waterfront are estimated at 2.5 million per year. It seems like there's a big advantage to clustering touristy stuff (AGNS, Pier 21, Discovery Centre) in one area near the cruise ship terminal.
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