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OldDartmouthMark · #**8501** Posted **Jun 9, 2017, 4:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by IanWatson

I've always felt this was the case for many buildings in Halifax. I often wonder if Fenwick would have been just as well served by a pressure wash as it will be by the re-cladding.

I think so, but I was wondering if they were also attempting to modernize the appearance of the building with cladding rather than the bare concrete that used to be more popular 40 or 50 years ago.

OldDartmouthMark · #**8502** Posted **Jun 9, 2017, 4:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by eastcoastal

Have you seen the wood planks that have started multiplying across the facade? I can't tell if they're intended to be backing for something else, or are going to be the final finish.

Haven't seen that, but maybe there are further plans to finish the exterior in some other way.

Drybrain · #**8503** Posted **Jun 9, 2017, 7:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by eastcoastal

Have you seen the wood planks that have started multiplying across the facade? I can't tell if they're intended to be backing for something else, or are going to be the final finish.

Given the tacky intererior, I'm assuming the worst.

Keith P. · #**8504** Posted **Jun 9, 2017, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Drybrain

Given the tacky intererior, I'm assuming the worst.

Agricola St hipsters need their wood. Maybe they are going to set up an axe-throwing venue on the sidewalk.

counterfactual · #**8505** Posted **Jun 11, 2017, 3:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

Argyle Street streetscaping project has begun.

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

Why did they wait until the summer is just about to begin, in order to commence this? They're killing the best time of the year for that street.

HRM Planning...

Keith P. · #**8506** Posted **Jun 11, 2017, 12:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by counterfactual

Why did they wait until the summer is just about to begin, in order to commence this? They're killing the best time of the year for that street.

HRM Planning...

Chief HRM Staff Apologist Mason claims this is the only time such work could be done.

Cue the screams of anguish from bars in 3, 2, 1...

Seriously, they have focused on Argyle St far too much. There are many other areas of the downtown that need attention.

terrynorthend · #**8507** Posted **Jun 11, 2017, 1:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by counterfactual

Why did they wait until the summer is just about to begin, in order to commence this? They're killing the best time of the year for that street.

HRM Planning...

My best guess, borne out by media interviews with various stakeholders a couple months ago, is that this timing suits Nova Centre best.

With NC's construction presence on Argyle, they would be getting in each other's way if they didn't coordinate. Also, I suspect NC needed to get to a certain point of completion on the Argyle street level facade, so they wouldn't ruin any work with their heavy equipment after the streetscaping is complete.

Phalanx · #**8508** Posted **Jun 11, 2017, 3:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by terrynorthend

My best guess, borne out by media interviews with various stakeholders a couple months ago, is that this timing suits Nova Centre best.

With NC's construction presence on Argyle, they would be getting in each other's way if they didn't coordinate. Also, I suspect NC needed to get to a certain point of completion on the Argyle street level facade, so they wouldn't ruin any work with their heavy equipment after the streetscaping is complete.

Yeah, this wasn't a city planning issue, this was a Nova Centre issue. Half of Argyle was still blocked by construction equipment and supplies and concrete barriers until very recently.

IanWatson · #**8509** Posted **Jun 12, 2017, 12:14 PM**

Late summer and early fall are also apparently the best time for the bars, rather than early summer. So I guess this was the "best of bad options" time to get the work done.

Phalanx · #**8510** Posted **Jun 30, 2017, 6:54 PM**

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Conceptual drawings unveiled for new Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

The drawings, by Group ATN and Ekistics Plan + Design, show two main buildings, with the Friendship Centre on the corner, and public space between the two.

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Jstaleness · #**8511** Posted **Jun 30, 2017, 7:01 PM**

Of course I want more height but for the the location it looks cool. I believe the Adsum House for women will also be sharing some of this location.

Keith P. · #**8512** Posted **Jun 30, 2017, 7:32 PM**

Who's going to be paying for all this? Wait, don't answer that.

stevencourchene · #**8513** Posted **Jun 30, 2017, 9:25 PM**

Who really cares who's paying for it I was in the centre two nights ago for my first time in many years and they could use a new home all fresh and shiny I think this is great for all this plan and someone had mentioned about adsum house maybe with in the development and I don't know where they are getting their information but they could sure use a new shiny home too.

I think development design is fantastic and I hope to see is come alive.

alps · #**8514** Posted **Jul 1, 2017, 4:37 AM**

I like the positive relationship between these buildings and the street, vs. the big setback of all the surrounding buildings like the swimming pool, police station, and former Red Cross building. Will be exciting to see this giant run-down block slowly become urbanised and much more walkable.

ILoveHalifax · #**8515** Posted **Jul 1, 2017, 9:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by Phalanx

More info/images from the Source

WOW!
Nice looking building and so good to see the Friendship Center get a place of prominence in the city. Good to see something shiny and new rather than something left over. Just maybe with Ottawa's involvement in reconciliation these days Canada can lift it's dismal record of dealings with our native people.

ILoveHalifax · #**8516** Posted **Jul 1, 2017, 9:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Who's going to be paying for all this? Wait, don't answer that.

The money will come from the same place where the money came from for all your fancy traffic circles and bike lanes

Keith P. · #**8517** Posted **Jul 1, 2017, 1:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by ILoveHalifax

The money will come from the same place where the money came from for all your fancy traffic circles and bike lanes

Rather than building a shiny monument in the downtown maybe some of those millions could be used on water systems and housing on the reserves.

ILoveHalifax · #**8518** Posted **Jul 1, 2017, 5:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Rather than building a shiny monument in the downtown maybe some of those millions could be used on water systems and housing on the reserves.

THAT TOO

Since many indigenous people do not live on reserves out in remote areas, away from the cities and opportunities, where they were put, some just might need cultural services in the city.

Keith you got all your traffic circles, now don't be selfish

NDPer4life · #**8519** Posted **Jul 1, 2017, 11:38 PM**

I smile to see this porject. Let it enrage the hate filled. People need help, that's what's important.

someone123 · #**8520** Posted **Jul 2, 2017, 6:40 PM**

Looks great. I like how the ground floor seems open and inviting. Will they have something like exhibit space in the lobby? The current centre does not seem very open to the general public, and probably doesn't have space for anything like that.

Now's the time to redevelop this area and Gottingen Street so they can be fully tied in with Cogswell in 5 or 10 years.

There was a proposal for the west end of this block but it seems inactive.