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[Aya_Akai]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

Almost all of those things you mention are what I dislike about it. The interchange is at the far end of the place so if you want to go to HD you have to drive to the opposite end of the place navigating all those intersections. As much as I dislike roundabouts, this would be the place for them to replace all those 4-ways stops which many people seem paralyzed by (I think because they are multi-lane roadways, and side-by-side cars may not move along simultaneously, they terrify timid drivers whose turn it is to go) and the interminably lengthy traffic lights. I find the two main roads that go end to end constantly frustrating because of those intersections. You just can't get to where you want efficiently.

Frankly, I don't see why anybody who owns a vehicle should be complaining about Dartmouth Crossing (or BL for that matter). Those of us who don't have the ability to drive and use other methods of transport (cycling and transit)- as much as I love DC.. the Crossing is an absolute royal pain. You CAN get where you want efficiently, you can drive from a parking spot at Boston Pizza, to a parking spot in front of home depot in less than 2 minutes. Wanna try the "one end to another" when walking? Best set aside about 20 minutes for that. You want to see a movie? You can drive down the 118, take the exchange and park directly in front of the theatre. Or try waiting for a bus after doing a little shopping in the middle of February on the side of the road up there.. navigate a few areas with no sidewalks, on the road next to traffic, or through snowbanks with a bone chilling wind whipping at you from up over the hill when it's -20. Try those, Keith, then come here to complain how hard you think dealing with Dartmouth Crossing is with your car. *mic drop*

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by HaliStreaks

Frankly, I don't see why anybody who owns a vehicle should be complaining about Dartmouth Crossing (or BL for that matter). Those of us who don't have the ability to drive and use other methods of transport (cycling and transit)- as much as I love DC.. the Crossing is an absolute royal pain.

Trying to walk around DC is like trying to walk across a swimming pool. Neither is designed to support that mode of transport.

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by someone123

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It is an interesting image. It would be nice to see this same area from a higher altitude so that the downtown building aren't partially hidden by the hilly terrain.

The large empty lot behind the new Central Library should soon see construction of the Dalhousie University IDEA building.

[Keith P.]

The cemetery in the foreground is much bigger than I realized.

Do cities ever undertake relocating such facilities to new locations that would free up such prime real estate? I imagine it would be quite a process.

[curnhalio]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

The cemetery in the foreground is much bigger than I realized.

Do cities ever undertake relocating such facilities to new locations that would free up such prime real estate? I imagine it would be quite a process.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/29069/four-cemeteries-were-%E2%80%9Crelocated%E2%80%9D

https://www.tva.gov/Environment/Environm...storic-Preservation/Relocated-Cemeteries

I don't know about for prime urban development, but it would seem just from these little articles that cemeteries get moved for a variety reasons, from cholera outbreaks to expressways and football stadiums.

[Haliguy]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

Only if you enjoy dodging drivers who are not looking for pedestrians because they are too busy looking for cars about to collide with them. Traffic signal lights were always a far more elegant solution.

and they are so much fun waiting your life way behind red lights too!

[alps]

Thanks to the architecture school administrator who took this off her wall and scanned it for me when I asked about it.

[gm_scott]

Well, the campus hasn't changed much, but there have been lots of changes around.

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[teddifax]

What no steel-toed shoes/boots on a construction site! ? Nice picture though!

[Ziobrop]

Originally Posted by teddifax

What no steel-toed shoes/boots on a construction site! ? Nice picture though!

hes a trespasser. he hung off the nova center a few months ago.

[Aya_Akai]

Originally Posted by Ziobrop

hes a trespasser. he hung off the nova center a few months ago.

(Not me in the photo, I'd be wearing a little more substantial on my feet.. lol) but we prefer the term urban exploration enthusiast.. or roof-topper

[someone123]

Another interesting aerial:


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[ILoveHalifax]

Originally Posted by someone123

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Such a pretty city at nite. I remember way back in '59, '60 a flight from Toronto to Halifax (got hit by lightning before Montreal), so plane was real late arriving in Halifax, in those days the plane flew right down the harbor before landing at Shearwater. The lights were just amazing reflecting off the water and what a pretty arrival to the city.

[teddifax]

I remember in one of my flights back to Halifax many years ago, arriving at night. We flew over Halifax and I was amazed at the size. Halifax is really spread out and would be even more so now.

[fenwick16]

I found this photo of the skyline. I like the perspective and colours.

(source: https://www.facebook.com/haligoniaphotopool/, original by https://www.instagram.com/patricio_rojo/)

[Ziobrop]

Originally Posted by teddifax

I remember in one of my flights back to Halifax many years ago, arriving at night. We flew over Halifax and I was amazed at the size. Halifax is really spread out and would be even more so now.

[portapetey]

Originally Posted by teddifax

I remember in one of my flights back to Halifax many years ago, arriving at night. We flew over Halifax and I was amazed at the size. Halifax is really spread out and would be even more so now.

Really? I'm always struck by how small it is, how narrow most of the urban band around the harbour is, as Zio's pic illustrates.

[teddifax]

I wasn't just mentioning the peninsular part of Halifax, but the whole of it. At night, the lights make it seem like we are a huge metropolis.