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[Jreeb]

This reminds me of The Margaretta in downtown.

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

Originally Posted by fatscat

Looks like the new developments on Scot/Joe Howe have some signage, including a site. Unfortunately I missed capturing the site name. The Fairway Halifax, or similar.

The "Water views" is kind of hilarious to me. Oooh, the Fairview Cove Terminal and basin! Technically a water view, but desirable? Idk

I've been up as high as the 5th floor in the Granbury looking down at Fairview Cove, the MacKay bridge and the basin and I suggest it's an enviable view to have. Certainly much better than looking at a neighbour's mangy backyard shed or a vinyl clad bad reno across the street.

[IanWatson]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

Robie Street's Centre-2 zoning allows for 90 metres so long as the F.A.R. is met. The F.A.R. on the Robie/King/St Albans/North block is 3.5.

19'000 X 3.5 = ~66'500 sq ft building allowed on site.

AllNS has a story on it today. Same owners as the Ventura on Young. This one is planned to be 10 storeys with 60 units, which would align pretty well with your FAR calculations.

[coastalkid]

New FBM office on Cunard coming along - nice looking infill for the street.

[new2halifax]

Originally Posted by coastalkid

New FBM office on Cunard coming along - nice looking infill for the street.

Indeed! Though a bit out of place with the rest of the street.

[kph06]

Originally Posted by fatscat

Looks like the new developments on Scot/Joe Howe have some signage, including a site. Unfortunately I missed capturing the site name. The Fairway Halifax, or similar.

The "Water views" is kind of hilarious to me. Oooh, the Fairview Cove Terminal and basin! Technically a water view, but desirable? Idk

I drove by, “thefairwayhalifax.ca”. I don’t think it’s live yet. Also an Instagram account, but also not active live. It looks like the other corner is being prepped for more than just a lay down yard. I also think the long vacant excavation across Joe Howe will be picking up soon. This will be quite an active corridor.

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by new2halifax

Indeed! Though a bit out of place with the rest of the street.

The rest of the street will probably look like this development in ten years.

[Insigne]

[QUOTE=Dmajackson;10040292]Demolition Permit has been submitted for 2688 ROBIE STREET, HALIFAX formerly home to HalCraft Printers. Assuming they own the vacant lot in front (2696 Robie) this means a development area of 19'000 sq ft in Centre-2 zoning. The lot fronts onto Robie Street and King Street.



Wouldn't hold my breath on this one. The property only has about 50' frontage on Robie Street and was sold in 2021. The Mazda dealership service bay is attached. Probably an expansion of the Mazda dealership.

[IanWatson]

[QUOTE=Insigne;10042912]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

Demolition Permit has been submitted for 2688 ROBIE STREET, HALIFAX formerly home to HalCraft Printers. Assuming they own the vacant lot in front (2696 Robie) this means a development area of 19'000 sq ft in Centre-2 zoning. The lot fronts onto Robie Street and King Street.



Wouldn't hold my breath on this one. The property only has about 50' frontage on Robie Street and was sold in 2021. The Mazda dealership service bay is attached. Probably an expansion of the Mazda dealership.

It's going to be residential. Ten storeys, 60 units.

[Drybrain]

[QUOTE=IanWatson;10042958]

Originally Posted by Insigne

It's going to be residential. Ten storeys, 60 units.

Any info on that anywhere?

Good to know--I believe as well that the Centre Plan zoning prohibits not only new dealerships but even the expansion onto new land of existing dealership uses, so while we do have way too many dealerships in this area, they at least shouldn't get any bigger, as Steele did a few years ago.

[bartekci]

[QUOTE=Drybrain;10043041]

Originally Posted by IanWatson

Any info on that anywhere?

Good to know--I believe as well that the Centre Plan zoning prohibits not only new dealerships but even the expansion onto new land of existing dealership uses, so while we do have way too many dealerships in this area, they at least shouldn't get any bigger, as Steele did a few years ago.

I did notice that Volvo is also opening up in Bayers Lake (near the new outpatient facility). Don't think this them moving out (not sure if they have any presence on the peninsula), but it might be a sign of eventual momentum out of the peninsula..

[new2halifax]

[QUOTE=fatscat;10043082]

Originally Posted by Drybrain

I did notice that Volvo is also opening up in Bayers Lake (near the new outpatient facility). Don't think this them moving out (not sure if they have any presence on the peninsula), but it might be a sign of eventual momentum out of the peninsula..

They are in the peninsula, right next to Porsche I think. Would be nice to see them close the peninsula location.

[IanWatson]

Originally Posted by Drybrain

Any info on that anywhere?

Good to know--I believe as well that the Centre Plan zoning prohibits not only new dealerships but even the expansion onto new land of existing dealership uses, so while we do have way too many dealerships in this area, they at least shouldn't get any bigger, as Steele did a few years ago.

AllNS had the story yesterday. Same family as the Ventura on Young, and using WM Fares again for design. So I imagine it'll be pretty similar to the Ventura.

[Dmajackson]

Construction Management Plan - 3020-3040 Oxford Street

Another infill along Oxford Street. There is a basic elevation drawing included.

[Drybrain]

Housing minister Sean Fraser wrote to the mayor this week to say that Halifax won't get the housing accelerator funding it's applied for unless it ends single-family zoning citywide, and legalizing at least fourplexes in all residential zones.

Savage says council will discuss it soon; this follows similar letters sent to other cities in the past few weeks. Seems like the feds could end up achieving what local housing advocates couldn't, if council passes the required changes.

[Colin May]

Originally Posted by Drybrain

Housing minister Sean Fraser wrote to the mayor this week to say that Halifax won't get the housing accelerator funding it's applied for unless it ends single-family zoning citywide, and legalizing at least fourplexes in all residential zones.

Savage says council will discuss it soon; this follows similar letters sent to other cities in the past few weeks. Seems like the feds could end up achieving what local housing advocates couldn't, if council passes the required changes.

First class political posturing, but the CBC article does not refer to any approval of funding being contingent on ending single-family zoning.

[Drybrain]

Originally Posted by Colin May

First class political posturing, but the CBC article does not refer to any approval of funding being contingent on ending single-family zoning.

Among the minister's requirements for approving the funding are legalizing at least four units on every residential lot, citywide. Ergo, ending SFH zoning.

[Colin May]

Originally Posted by Drybrain

Among the minister's requirements for approving the funding are legalizing at least four units on every residential lot, citywide. Ergo, ending SFH zoning.

Great way to lose votes. Our lot is 2,550 sq ft with a house built before the Halifax explosion. Next door is a SFH with 2,010 sg ft.
The home behind me is on a 1,980 ft lot
If either house burns down does he require a 4 unit new build ?
Where does the Minister state what you claim ?
Does a lot in Sheet Harbour have to have 4 units and does he specify the square footage per unit ?
Can I turn our house into a rooming house with 4 units after a fire burns the existing home to the ground ?

[Drybrain]

Originally Posted by Colin May

Great way to lose votes. Our lot is 2,550 sq ft with a house built before the Halifax explosion. Next door is a SFH with 2,010 sg ft.
The home behind me is on a 1,980 ft lot
If either house burns down does he require a 4 unit new build ?
Where does the Minister state what you claim ?
Does a lot in Sheet Harbour have to have 4 units and does he specify the square footage per unit ?
Can I turn our house into a rooming house with 4 units after a fire burns the existing home to the ground ?

Click the link to the CBC article; it's in there. The idea isn't to require lots to be built with four units, but simply allow it. It won't prevent an individual or a developer from building single houses. It just won't prohibit them from building up to fourplexes if they prefer.

[alps]

Originally Posted by Colin May

Great way to lose votes.

Why do you think they are suddenly making these announcements?

The latest federal vote intention polling indicates that the Liberals trail the Conservatives even among younger voters. The reason for this is inaction on housing.