General Updates and News - Page 137

JustinMacD · #**2721** Posted **Sep 7, 2011, 10:19 PM**

That's a sexy picture right there.

fenwick16 · #**2722** Posted **Sep 7, 2011, 11:16 PM**

There are so many exciting developments taking place in the Halifax area right now. Next year, 2012, could be a booming year in the HRM. Hopefully the HRM has reached a point where all this development is financially sustainable on a continuing basis.

Based on the fact that this project can be approved through HRM_by_Design it could possibly start in the very near future.

RyeJay · #**2723** Posted **Sep 8, 2011, 12:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by beyeas

Wow... that is not a reno, that is a total redo.
Not a huge fan of the design. It is ok, but fairly uninspired. But still a significant improvement over what is already there.

Uninspiring, perhaps slightly. But man, I am just so happy to see a development using ALL the outside parking space for towers. Density!!

Empire · #**2724** Posted **Sep 8, 2011, 1:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

Credit: Citadelhotelmakeover.ca

Looks a bit similar to this military residence.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=halifax&hl=...ID-fUxbJIld8gv4WkTA&cbp=12,299.71,,1,-15

Waye Mason · #**2725** Posted **Sep 8, 2011, 2:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

I am old enough to remember the original Citadel Inn - it was affiliated with a Canadian chain called Seaway Hotels, which is now long gone. There is a neat pic of it shortly after it opened:

That's basically still it.... that stonework is under the expanded restaurant area is still there, the canopy/entrance is the same, the low rise is the same but might be a story or two taller... there is a tower behind it now that is eight stories. The hotel has been allowed to run down for some time, I did a conference there and it was sad, light switches and door stops that didn't work, just generally shabby.

someone123 · #**2726** Posted **Sep 8, 2011, 2:11 AM**

I made a new thread for the Citadel redevelopment: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?p=5403912

beyeas · #**2727** Posted **Sep 8, 2011, 12:07 PM**

quoted from Tom Traves' email re: the Dal President's Report...

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Those of you travelling to campus via Oxford Street know that we commenced construction this summer of an exciting expansion of the Life Sciences Centre, our Oceans Excellence Building. We also expect to start construction this Fall of a new residence building on LeMarchant Street opposite Risley Hall. This building will also house offices for a number of student service operations. In the Spring, we will start building a new Learning Commons in the Life Sciences Centre to address students' study and social needs. This project was fully funded by a generous donor whom we will identify as this exciting initiative unfolds. For those of you affected by numerous renovation projects underway across the campus, everything from fixing potholes in roadways to improving classrooms, you will appreciate, perhaps with some ambivalence since such projects inevitably create temporary inconvenience, that campus renewal is more than new buildings. Dalhousie suffers from substantial deferred maintenance issues that require persistent attention. We are making great progress in this area, but every Spring brings new potholes. Your patience while we complete these initiatives is most appreciated.

Our campus master plan also identifies three major projects that will absorb much attention in the next few years: an Interprofessional Health Education Building on our Carleton campus, a desperately needed building on Sexton Campus to meet enrolment and program growth in our Faculties of Engineering and Architecture & Planning, and a long overdue renovation and expansion of the Dalplex, built originally to meet the needs of a campus with only 8,000 students. Our students will eventually contribute $20 million from a special fee approved with student support two years ago to fund this project.

q12 · #**2728** Posted **Sep 8, 2011, 5:21 PM**

Moved post to new thread: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?p=5404758#post5404758

RyeJay · #**2729** Posted **Sep 8, 2011, 6:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Empire

Looks a bit similar to this military residence.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=halifax&hl=...ID-fUxbJIld8gv4WkTA&cbp=12,299.71,,1,-15

Lol! You're right!

Hmm, this new development shall potentially broaden the scope of Halifax's skyline. A repetition in appearance will visually tie-in the buildings.

RyeJay · #**2730** Posted **Sep 9, 2011, 10:32 PM**

Maybe I need to teach myself how to do a basic rendering...

But a humble call out to anyone who is knowledgable in graphics: it would be very interesting, and a great generator of anticipation, if someone would be able to do a simple aerial rendering (even just of basic shapes) of all the developments we are seeing downtown:

- C.C.Atlantic
- Library
- Citadel Hotel redevelopment
- YMCA/CBC South Park St. Towers
- Fenwick renovations
- TD Spring Garden
- TD Barrington expansion
- Nova Centre
- Roy Building redevelopment
- Old Discovery Centre redevelopment
- Barrington Escape
...etc.

Even throw the potential additions of the three sister sites and the united gulf towers for the hell of 'er.

RyeJay · #**2731** Posted **Sep 10, 2011, 11:26 PM**

Somethin like that. ha!

haligonia · #**2732** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 12:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by RyeJay

Somethin like that. ha!

That really puts into perspective the height of Skye. Wow.

RyeJay · #**2733** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 1:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by haligonia

That really puts into perspective the height of Skye. Wow.

Skye has won me over. The difference in height, which I originally found jarring, is really something I've warmed up to. Aside from the classy 'Scotian-touch' of these two towers being curved to appear as though they were masts of a sailing ship, the difference in height of Skye contrasts with the rest of the skyline. This development makes the eye appreciate Halifax's density. Skye is as much of a spotlight for itself, as it is for the rest of the skyline.

fenwick16 · #**2734** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 3:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by RyeJay

Somethin like that. ha!

Nice job.

The Alexander has been approved also (19 storeys), however, it is hard to say if it will go ahead. Here is the thread for that project - http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=139698

resetcbu1 · #**2735** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 5:19 AM**

Reminds me of the WTC towers in that mock up.

someone123 · #**2736** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 7:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by haligonia

That really puts into perspective the height of Skye. Wow.

The difference in height is interesting. I hope they are built.

worldlyhaligonian · #**2737** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 2:05 PM**

Interesting... I think Sky would look a bit better if it was a few floors less.

Wouldn't the Alexander be a bit taller?

RyeJay · #**2738** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 2:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

Interesting... I think Sky would look a bitter better if it was a few floors less.

Wouldn't the Alexander be a bit taller?

Skye may indeed be shorter, just as the Alendander is taller, in this quickly done 2D rendering.

RyeJay · #**2739** Posted **Sep 12, 2011, 1:14 AM**

I don't know if this has been asked, but is anyone under the impression that B.C.'s scrapping of the HST may seriously, seriously be a good thing for Halifax's chances of winning the DND shipbuilding contract?

Me thinks.

halifaxboyns · #**2740** Posted **Sep 12, 2011, 4:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by RyeJay

I don't know if this has been asked, but is anyone under the impression that B.C.'s scrapping of the HST may seriously, seriously be a good thing for Halifax's chances of winning the DND shipbuilding contract?

Me thinks.

Well it is going to have a huge impact on their budgets for the next three years, at least. All that money they received to implement the HST will have to be paid back and the fact that it won't be fully retracted for at least 18 months will mean all that money collected will have to go back to people somehow.