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Originally Posted by someone123
I have always found Halifax planning pretty opaque.
I wonder how long it will be before we see something comparable to this Penhorn development around HSC? It would be a bit different because that area is more commercially successful; the mall itself may or may not be carved up. But the surface lots could be replaced with structured parking and some new towers, maybe quite tall (hopefully not sawed off for political reasons), could be built. The malls are commercial and transit hubs that are a good place to add density.
Around Vancouver many malls are getting this treatment, including eventually Metrotown which is quite successful.
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I think this approach is one of the best approaches to adding density to the suburbs. Vast expanses of surface lots ready to be upgraded. I imagine Lacewood & Dunbrack would be a great spot for mixed use intensification.
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