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Dmajackson · #**1661** Posted **Sep 27, 2010, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by JET

A couple of derelict buildings on Gottingen St, north of KitKat pizza were being torn down today. They were a mess for years.

When I was by these buildings it looked like one was being torn down and one was being built up but then again I only had a split second to look.

JET · #**1662** Posted **Sep 27, 2010, 6:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

When I was by these buildings it looked like one was being torn down and one was being built up but then again I only had a split second to look.

same for me, i wasn't expecting it socouldn't quite place where it was. There is also a two story building next to KitKat that they are putting a 3rd story on; not looking so good so far.

JET · #**1663** Posted **Sep 27, 2010, 6:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by JET

same for me, i wasn't expecting it socouldn't quite place where it was. There is also a two story building next to KitKat that they are putting a 3rd story on; not looking so good so far.

http://www.pbase.com/thomaxx/image/41877237

I think that these are the buildings that came down today.

planarchy · #**1664** Posted **Sep 27, 2010, 10:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by JET

http://www.pbase.com/thomaxx/image/41877237

I think that these are the buildings that came down today.

That seems right. They've been for sale on MLS for months. Originally listed at $149,000 - then removed and relisted for $249,000.

hfxtradesman · #**1665** Posted **Sep 28, 2010, 1:08 AM**

A large crane was up today(10 stories around?). Looks like it's at the top of Larry Uteck. Was I seeing things, or does anybody know what this project is called. Or was it already there and got jacked up.

DigitalNinja · #**1666** Posted **Sep 28, 2010, 1:25 AM**

I think Jackson said something about this in the bedford south thread, he thinks it may be for the 12 story building going up.

kph06 · #**1667** Posted **Sep 28, 2010, 1:28 AM**

This was mentioned in one of the other threads, I drove up there today. It went up last weekend, looks good, I've never seen that one around here before. The are already working on the main floor of the building. With those proposed 12 story Cresco buildings this area will definitely have some density.

Wishblade · #**1668** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 2:41 PM**

I didnt know where else to post this as I didnt believe it warranted its own thread, but I saw a link from stats canada that someone posted in the Canada section regarding provincial population changes in the 2nd quarter of 2010. Here is an excerpt from the link:

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"Nova Scotia's population grew by 1,100 (+0.12%) to 942,500. The increase stemmed essentially from net international migration (+900), which accounted for more than 80% of the overall growth in the province."

Is it just me, or is that an incredibly high number of international migrants? Im sure almost all of them probably ended up residing in the Halifax area.

here is the link:
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/100929/dq100929b-eng.htm

phrenic · #**1669** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wishblade

Is it just me, or is that an incredibly high number of international migrants? Im sure almost all of them probably ended up residing in the Halifax area.

Seems high for Nova Scotia. But is should be (and will ultimately need to be) higher still.

someone123 · #**1670** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 8:21 PM**

I was under the impression that Halifax gets around 1,000-2,000 immigrants per year. The overall net provincial total is somewhat less because some people also leave the province for other countries.

This is still far lower than other areas of Canada. I believe Manitoba accepts on the order of 5,000 immigrants per year and has a similar population.

I'm not sure that high immigration actually improves the living standards of an area, but a certain amount seems to help. Another advantage of a growing population is that the per capita debt load falls, but this is a bit of a long-term pyramid scheme.

halifaxboyns · #**1671** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 8:55 PM**

I wonder if it had to do with the fact that school was back in, so many international students had come?

For years I've been reading reports that Canada's population growth would end up being primarily immigrant based and not based on natural population growth (births/deaths).

Empire · #**1672** Posted **Sep 30, 2010, 3:59 AM**

Lawerencetown Beach is receiving major press for the rapidly growing surfing culture. One would think that a plan would be in place to improve the facilities and develop a surf shop and restaurant etc.

From the Herald: http://thechronicleherald.ca/ArtsLife/1204392.html

Dmajackson · #**1673** Posted **Oct 3, 2010, 1:12 AM**

The Agricola@West Office is starting to take shape. Walls for first and second floors have been installed.

- DJ

Jstaleness · #**1674** Posted **Oct 3, 2010, 10:47 PM**

The Nursing home on Admiral st. in Dartmouth now appears to be moving onto the second floor. The structure should be more visible from the 111 once that floor is complete.

someone123 · #**1675** Posted **Oct 6, 2010, 3:02 AM**

Allnovascotia had a story tonight about a 5 or 6 storey as-of-right development for Ochterloney and Victoria in Dartmouth.

This is on the site of Ferguson's Automotive - was this one of the demolitions people were recently posting about?

Great to see more residential in this area. There have already been 3 or 4 project within a block or so of this site (Greenvale, the bowling alley, and the red brick apartment building).

Dmajackson · #**1676** Posted **Oct 6, 2010, 3:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by DigitalNinja

I think Jackson said something about this in the bedford south thread, he thinks it may be for the 12 story building going up.

Jackson's my father .. call me DJ

There's been two new cranes in the area; Ones for a 8 storey (plus two stories of parking) condo, and the others for a 6 storey condo.

JET · #**1677** Posted **Oct 6, 2010, 12:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

Allnovascotia had a story tonight about a 5 or 6 storey as-of-right development for Ochterloney and Victoria in Dartmouth.

This is on the site of Ferguson's Automotive - was this one of the demolitions people were recently posting about?

Great to see more residential in this area. There have already been 3 or 4 project within a block or so of this site (Greenvale, the bowling alley, and the red brick apartment building).

That would be the spot. The rumour in the neighborhood is that it will be condos. The site is fenced and there's a johnny on the spot. Did the article have any more details?

beyeas · #**1678** Posted **Oct 6, 2010, 12:35 PM**

an "ambitious" circa $10M multi-residential with as many as 60 units in a 5-6 story structure (according to AllNS).

JET · #**1679** Posted **Oct 6, 2010, 12:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by beyeas

an "ambitious" circa $10M multi-residential with as many as 60 units in a 5-6 story structure (according to AllNS).

Be interesting to see the renderings. Hopefully it won't be a box. The condos across Victoria are OK, something with some character would be nice.

JET · #**1680** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 2:18 PM**

FUSION Halifax looking for Board members
http://www.fusionhalifax.ca/en/home/aboutfusion/boardofdirectors/applicationfaqs.aspx