Development Rumours

[someone123]

I wonder if making the Citadel a UNESCO site would actually move things in the wrong direction. The Citadel is great but as an overall site it seems a bit stuck in time. I wonder about using the slopes of the Citadel for thoughtful permanent infrastructure, like public buildings (e.g., a museum) with a green roof, so there's something interesting to do around the base of the site but the views from above aren't disrupted.

Back around the 40s or so I believe it was the site of the cenotaph (from the WW1 era?). It looked quite interesting.

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by Empire

Citadel Hill may be a candidate for a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Maybe a significant stage in Canadian history would be considered.) This would bring attention to the remaining architectural heritage stock close to the citadel that needs preserving.

UNESCO World Heritage Convention
(iv)
to be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history

Would this designation still allow the events that occupy the hill in the Summer months or is it a nice plaque and future discussions?

[worldlyhaligonian]

Originally Posted by Musicman Halifax

The royal bank building is a mess. The mechanical systems have been left to decay for a couple decades now. The bank of Montreal building isn’t far behind. Sometimes it isn’t lack of demand, it is the state of the buildings that are the problem.

Is that the one that was supposed to be redeveloped?

Which tower is BMO? 5151 George? It looks like it went through some updates. One of the more attractive old towers in the city.

[Jstaleness]

Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

Is that the one that was supposed to be redeveloped?

Which tower is BMO? 5151 George? It looks like it went through some updates. One of the more attractive old towers in the city.

There was an old proposal years ago for that entire block wasn't there? Not only 5150, but also the former RBC building.

[worldlyhaligonian]

Originally Posted by Jstaleness

There was an old proposal years ago for that entire block wasn't there? Not only 5150, but also the former RBC building.

Yes! I found it!

Not sure how I feel about the look of this, but as per the reports above, it would be good if something was done to revamp or modernize the building.

[OldDartmouthMark]

Honestly? Thank god that wasn’t built. There is so much better that could be done with the space.

[Musicman Halifax]

Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

Is that the one that was supposed to be redeveloped?

Which tower is BMO? 5151 George? It looks like it went through some updates. One of the more attractive old towers in the city.

Yes 5151. It is looking better but would it be considered class A office space??
Probably not. They are trying together class A rates from a class B building.

[kzt79]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

Honestly? Thank god that wasn’t built. There is so much better that could be done with the space.

Agree, Merrill's must be respected.