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alps · #**4841** Posted **Oct 4, 2013, 3:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

It looks like the Brunswick Street towers are getting a ground-level facelift.

Case 18848

Not perfect but nice modern ground levels for these buildings will help mask the ugly upper portions and attract more retail services to the residential area of North Downtown.

Huge improvement! I don't mind that the upper floors aren't being renovated...I like having a variety of building styles and the ground level was really the main problem here.

someone123 · #**4842** Posted **Oct 4, 2013, 5:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by alps

Huge improvement! I don't mind that the upper floors aren't being renovated...I like having a variety of building styles and the ground level was really the main problem here.

It's nice to finally see all of these positive changes happening. Such a reversal from a few years ago; it's like Halifax is a totally different city.

IanWatson · #**4843** Posted **Oct 4, 2013, 10:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ziobrop

this one was released today on the Southport website
-Peter
Builthalifax.ca

This one just manages to fall on the good side of the cheesy vs. unique and creative line. Call me impressed.

Wishblade · #**4844** Posted **Oct 5, 2013, 8:13 PM**

This one hasn't been mentioned in a long time, but I found an article from the Government of Canada stating that the new Jr. ranks mess/accommodations is/was scheduled to start construction in 2012/2013. It would be pretty significant at 12 stories.

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The proposed Junior NCM Training Accommodations Facility is a twelve (12) storey concrete structure. The bottom level incorporates the Mess/Multipurpose Space and will include access off Barrington Street. The main level will house the Dining Hall and Kitchen. The remaining nine (9) floors will house Accommodations (approximately 250 rooms).

http://www.ceaa.gc.ca/052/details-eng.cfm?pid=48205

someone123 · #**4845** Posted **Oct 7, 2013, 1:25 AM**

Not sure if this has been posted before. Discovery Centre rendering:

Source

Existing NSP offices: http://goo.gl/maps/tlhh7

someone123 · #**4846** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 2:29 AM**

ANS tonight had quotes from Danny Chedrawe of Westwood Developments stating that he intends to expand the DHX/Starbucks building (1478 Queen Street) across from the library and the RBC building at Spring Garden Road and Summer Street.

It will be interesting to see what these projects look like. The Queen Street building seems underdeveloped given where it is.

Drybrain · #**4847** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 3:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

ANS tonight had quotes from Danny Chedrawe of Westwood Developments stating that he intends to expand the DHX/Starbucks building (1478 Queen Street) across from the library and the RBC building at Spring Garden Road and Summer Street.

It will be interesting to see what these projects look like. The Queen Street building seems underdeveloped given where it is.

That's interesting--does he mean to expand behind, where the Chickenburger used to be?

In addition to the 5504 development being on hold due to Winsby's lease, I imagine the Doyle-Birmingham project isn't imminent either, given that a new restaurant opened there last year, and Sleep Country just this summer (I imagine a national chain tenant would also be looking for at least a five-year lease as well).

Total shift for Westwood, and way better for the street: Rather than redevelop a block that's perfectly good as it is, go after un-used space. (And in the case of RBC, a really chintzy-looking building). Plus of course, Queen could really use the development to connect Spring Garden with the Sisters site and what lies further south.

someone123 · #**4848** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 4:12 AM**

The article said that the plan is to add 20 feet to the rear of the building, and that about 2,000 square feet of office space will be added. Sounds like he's just going to take it back to the lot line.

The article also mentions new signage and a general "facelift" for the building.

Instead of an elaborate redevelopment of the block it would be nice to see another medium-sized building to fill in the Chickenburger lot.

W.Sobchak · #**4849** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 6:38 AM**

I agree, with the new plaza entrence to the library, the massing around those corners needs to be open and offering good light to combat the cantelevered top floor of the library smack in the middle.

Northend Guy · #**4850** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 12:56 PM**

I've also heard that Westwood is in the close to closing a deal to purchase the old Acadian Lines Terminal on Almon St. I heard the intent is to build a commercial building on the site with the infrastructure to support a 20-story apartment building in the future.

Nilan8888 · #**4851** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 2:58 PM**

Not to look a gift horse in the mouth but... where is the money coming from for all these changes? Was it always around but needed solid public investment to spur the private sector? Is it the steady population increase in Halifax vs previous stagnation (even though the province is stagnating)? Is it that we finally got rid of the shadow of John Buchannan?

Jonovision · #**4852** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 4:49 PM**

It appears as if TEAL might be the architect for the Queen St RBC addition. New rendering up on their website. http://tealarchitects.com/projects.php

Drybrain · #**4853** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 5:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jonovision

It appears as if TEAL might be the architect for the Queen St RBC addition. New rendering up on their website. http://tealarchitects.com/projects.php

Some really decent designed but as-yet unbuilt local stuff on that site.

Anyway, the DHX addition looks great, but boy, I hope they don't put a little hump on top with the Westwood logo.

bluenoser · #**4854** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 8:17 PM**

The addition looks good but the rest of the building just looks like it has some different signage (maybe there's more to it, I can't tell). It's funny how renderings are so often depicted at twilight in order to look more dramatic.

In any case, I think this will fit in really well with all the new development nearby, making for a very interesting & modern streetscape. Here's hoping for action on the chickenburger site!

alps · #**4855** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 10:30 PM**

I had a lousy surprise today when I went for the Granville entrance of Barrington Place Shops and found it no longer exists:

What's going on here? Not a promising change for Granville Mall. It was a great shortcut to Scotia Square (and vice versa). Could it be some kind of preparation for the mythical International Place?

fenwick16 · #**4856** Posted **Oct 9, 2013, 12:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by alps

Could it be some kind of preparation for the mythical International Place?

That would certainly be a pleasant surprise.

Nifta · #**4857** Posted **Oct 9, 2013, 12:42 AM**

More importantly; are you a vampire, as you seem to have no reflection

jslath · #**4858** Posted **Oct 9, 2013, 1:14 AM**

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What's going on here? Not a promising change for Granville Mall. It was a great shortcut to Scotia Square (and vice versa). Could it be some kind of preparation for the mythical International Place?

If I'm not mistaken, isn't Goodlife moving from Scotia Square to this space (a huge chunk of the first level)?

teddifax · #**4859** Posted **Oct 9, 2013, 1:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by jslath

If I'm not mistaken, isn't Goodlife moving from Scotia Square to this space (a huge chunk of the first level)?

I had the same thing happen to me earlier in the summer. I didn't know the entrance had been closed. It is very inconvenient now to get to Scotia Square from that level. I wish it is because of International Place being developed, but I believe it is for Goodlife!

Jonovision · #**4860** Posted **Oct 9, 2013, 5:31 PM**

It appears the old dockyard clock is being rebuilt again.
Strange, I was under the impression the entire structure was to come down and go in storage.