[Halifax] Nova Centre | 65-58-58 m | 16-15-14 fl | Completed - Page 181

Ziobrop · #**3601** Posted **Oct 7, 2013, 1:45 PM**

I suspect this is a common way to do it. why worry about trying to form and then need to backfill in that tight a space.

Ziobrop · #**3602** Posted **Oct 7, 2013, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ziobrop

I suspect this is a common way to do it. why worry about trying to form and then need to backfill in that tight a space.

Nope i was wrong, they are forming it. Giant steel plates arrived on site this morning, and were being lowered into place behind the rebar.

Watch your fingers..

-Peter
blog.builthalifax.ca

fenwick16 · #**3603** Posted **Oct 7, 2013, 11:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ziobrop

Nope i was wrong, they are forming it. Giant steel plates arrived on site this morning, and were being lowered into place behind the rebar.

Watch your fingers..

-Peter
blog.builthalifax.ca

Very interesting - thanks for the updates. I wonder if it is required so they can waterproof the exterior of the concrete wall. Even with bedrock there are apt to be cracks where water can flow into the underground areas. (this is just my guess at why it might be necessary to have a separation between the wall and bedrock).

I hope that you will continue with all the pictures - http://fillingtheholehfx.tumblr.com/. It really is fascinating to see how the Nova Centre is being built.

ns_kid · #**3604** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 4:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Empire

The lower level could have be connected to the pedway system through the Prince George Hotel. It could still be done.

You've raised an interesting question. I have not seen anywhere in the plans for Nova Centre a connection -- above or below grade -- with the downtown link. This seems so fundamental, a weather-proof indoor passage to other downtown hotels, shopping and the Metro Centre, should we expect HRM to address it in the final approval process?

teddifax · #**3605** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 5:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by ns_kid

You've raised an interesting question. I have not seen anywhere in the plans for Nova Centre a connection -- above or below grade -- with the downtown link. This seems so fundamental, a weather-proof indoor passage to other downtown hotels, shopping and the Metro Centre, should we expect HRM to address it in the final approval process?

I would've thought that to be a forgone conclusion, hopefully it will be a part of this development. I think any new development downtown should have this interconnection wherever possible. This is especially important to link up all the hotels to the convention center.

Keith P. · #**3606** Posted **Oct 8, 2013, 11:44 PM**

There are grade challenges to connecting Nova Center to the Metro Center via the existing link. You would have to go uphill to the Prince George then Back down. It would make more sense (but be more expensive) to go straight towards the MC via a tunnel under Grafton St.

Phalanx · #**3607** Posted **Oct 9, 2013, 12:18 AM**

That question was asked (about a connection to the Link) several times during the public consultations, and they said it would be addressed in the Q&A on the website, but I don't recall ever seeing an answer.

Nifta · #**3608** Posted **Oct 9, 2013, 12:59 AM**

Halifax Link could really do with better Street Signage and a few maps. I've lived here three years now and don't know where most of the tunnels are. It could do with having a consistent Logo near the entrances, and maps, so people can spot the entrances and understand how they can get around using it.

Ziobrop · #**3609** Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 1:33 PM**

the biggest problem with the tunnels would be connecting with the Prince George. Since the tunnel ends there, currently, and takes you up to the lobby, for it to be continuous, the Prince George would have to re-configure itself.

it would make sense to do it, though the costs/loss of parking may make them reluctant.

KnoxfordGuy · #**3610** Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 1:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by HaliStreaks

Those cranes are blocking my view!!!!

I assume you are joking, right? Like, for reals.

RyeJay · #**3611** Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 4:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by KnoxfordGuy

I assume you are joking, right? Like, for reals.

Mocking 'heritage types', or at least the perceived extremists in the spectrum of Haligonians who wish to preserve some of the downtown's older characteristics, is an occasional occurrence on this forum.

I'm glad the Nova Centre will block a significant portion of the Citadel's view of the harbour. Towers add tons of interest. There are viewplanes for harbour views.

Wishblade · #**3612** Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 6:07 PM**

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Mocking 'heritage types', or at least the perceived extremists in the spectrum of Haligonians who wish to preserve some of the downtown's older characteristics, is an occasional occurrence on this forum.

I'm glad the Nova Centre will block a significant portion of the Citadel's view of the harbour. Towers add tons of interest. There are viewplanes for harbour views.

This. And I know HaliStreaks well enough to know their definitely being sarcastic lol.

And in regards to Citadel Hill, the only reason I ever go up there is in fact to look at the city/buildings. The harbour is a secondary attraction.

KnoxfordGuy · #**3613** Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 6:33 PM**

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This. And I know HaliStreaks well enough to know their definitely being sarcastic lol.

And in regards to Citadel Hill, the only reason I ever go up there is in fact to look at the city/buildings. The harbour is a secondary attraction.

Agreed.

OldDartmouthMark · #**3614** Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 7:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wishblade

And in regards to Citadel Hill, the only reason I ever go up there is in fact to look at the city/buildings. The harbour is a secondary attraction.

In the few times I've been up on the Citadel in recent years, it was to enjoy the view of the harbour, but lately I don't tend to go up there more than once a year it seems. Might be a bit of a loss for tourists, but probably wouldn't make much difference as they are there for the historical site rather than the view.

Personally, I'd enjoy the view just as much from a rooftop restaurant, pub or coffee shop in a tall building. If they were ever to consider this type of attraction for the Nova Centre, combining it with a deck with free access to the public to enjoy the view, I think it would be a bonus for Halifax.

Being from here, and appreciating how much vitality, history and character the harbour has brought to Halifax/Dartmouth/Bedford, I do think that preserving at least a part of the view of the harbour for the general public is something that still needs to be kept in mind, whether the view is from the Citadel or other places where the public has free access to. Selling the view to the highest bidder (or in this case whomever has the highest building) seems a little selfish on some level. That said, this is a skyscraper enthusiasts' website, and I can appreciate the viewpoint of those who prefer tall buildings over the preservation of views for the public - I get it even if I don't necessarily agree completely with it.

Aya_Akai · #**3615** Posted **Oct 11, 2013, 2:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by KnoxfordGuy

I assume you are joking, right? Like, for reals.

Oh that was posted with the sarcasm meter up to 11. LOL

I have to say the same, I usually only hit up citadel hill once or twice a year.. and when I do, it's to go up and look at the buildings.. and to pretend what buildings will be there in the future to block out different parts of the harbour..: