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[Summerville]

Originally Posted by ns_kid

I believe you are correct. I parked opposite that site recently when dining at the Narrows pub on Gottingen. I was also impressed by the attention to period detail on the new build. The owners/builders deserve credit.

I believe that it is Elizabeth Pacey that is building these two houses. Which is probably why they fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood

[Keith P.]

Surprised they are using wood lattice under the clapboards as a ventilation gap instead of one of the newer/better matrix materials.

[Drybrain]

Originally Posted by someone123

I wish there were more small buildings constructed in local rather than generic styles, as well as adaptive reuse of heritage houses that increases the density while maintaining the style (for example add a floor on top).

I biked past this the other day and did a double take. I’s like to see more of this as well, though it’d be even better to see more density than a new SFH—e.g., triple-deckers (we don’t have them like Boston does, but there are a few historic ones around) or duplexes, at least.

[JET]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

Surprised they are using wood lattice under the clapboards as a ventilation gap instead of one of the newer/better matrix materials.

Either method works.

[Dmajackson]

Building Permits Issued;

1533 BARRINGTON STREET, HALIFAX | Mixed Use & Commercial Building Permit | Issued | $2'025'000 | Mixed Use - Residential & Other Use(s) | Residential Use | 43 Units | 6 Floors

"The project is the conversion of the upper 3 commercial levels of Freemason Hall to 43 new residential units."

And a unnamed restaurant will be opening in Nova Center;

"Transforming the plain space inside nova center into a full sitdown dessert restaurant (no Alchohol Serving) which includes adding washroom, kitchen"

[someone123]

I wonder what the project will look like. It does not look like the the current building has 6 floors.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by someone123

I wonder what the project will look like. It does not look like the the current building has 6 floors.

It looks to have 4 very tall floors. I would hate to see it gutted internally to restructure it with 6 floors.

[mleblanc]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

It looks to have 4 very tall floors. I would hate to see it gutted internally to restructure it with 6 floors.

It's owned by the same person who did the NFB building across the street exactly like that. I don't have high hopes.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by mleblanc

It's owned by the same person who did the NFB building across the street exactly like that. I don't have high hopes.

If that's the case, we won't need to worry about that happening in our lifetimes.

[eastcoastal]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

If that's the case, we won't need to worry about that happening in our lifetimes.

LOL: true!

[bartekci]

Not a great pic, but looks like occupancy has begun on this building off Joe Howe. Five more along this stretch either approved or in the process of being built. Joe Howe 2025 will be quite a sight!

[OldDartmouthMark]

IMHO a non-aesthetically pleasing conglomeration of random boxes, but housing is housing. Bring it on, and JHD is a great location for it. Too bad that it's not taller though.

[bartekci]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

IMHO a non-aesthetically pleasing conglomeration of random boxes, but housing is housing. Bring it on, and JHD is a great location for it. Too bad that it's not taller though.

Yup .. WM Fares seems to own the majority of the developments so we get this random box conglomeration style. I agree, housing is housing, and density will bring more services in planned retail zones like Dutch Village Rd.

All good things.

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

IMHO a non-aesthetically pleasing conglomeration of random boxes, but housing is housing. Bring it on, and JHD is a great location for it. Too bad that it's not taller though.

Regarding additional height, I couldn't agree more. The building looks somewhat podium-esque and an additional ten stories with setback and roof top amenity space almost seems a no brainer. Whilst sitting in jammed-up traffic yesterday (becoming a regular occurance in this city) I had ample opportunity to check-out the street level presence which I think is pretty good. Nice landscaping and the main entrance corner is quite nice.

While on the topic of Joe Howe, I wish the city would do something about the near constant stream of left hand turners accross the double yellow line into the GoodLife parking lot.

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

Regarding additional height, I couldn't agree more. The building looks somewhat podium-esque and an additional ten stories with setback and roof top amenity space almost seems a no brainer. Whilst sitting in jammed-up traffic yesterday (becoming a regular occurance in this city) I had ample opportunity to check-out the street level presence which I think is pretty good. Nice landscaping and the main entrance corner is quite nice.

While on the topic of Joe Howe, I wish the city would do something about the near constant stream of left hand turners across the double yellow line into the GoodLife parking lot.

The City recently changed the Right turn off Joe Howe to the 102 as a signal only Right turn which is ridiculous and only serves the multiuse trail while creating an at least 4-5 Light wait for right turning vehicles.I was under the Impression that our new planners are younger enviro concerned professionals. I wonder how many litres are waisted at just that light.

[bartekci]

Originally Posted by Dartguard

The City recently changed the Right turn off Joe Howe to the 102 as a signal only Right turn which is ridiculous and only serves the multiuse trail while creating an at least 4-5 Light wait for right turning vehicles.I was under the Impression that our new planners are younger enviro concerned professionals. I wonder how many litres are waisted at just that light.

Don't you worry, the amount of drivers who don't follow that signage and turn on the red is significant, so hardly any vehicle is waiting. (I take this path daily)

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by fatscat

Don't you worry, the amount of drivers who don't follow that signage and turn on the red is significant, so hardly any vehicle is waiting. (I take this path daily)

I waited at least 4 lights a couple of weeks ago. Bumper to bumper from the Superstore to the right hand turn

[kzt79]

Originally Posted by Summerville

I believe that it is Elizabeth Pacey that is building these two houses. Which is probably why they fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood

The chemistry professor's wife?

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by Dartguard

The City recently changed the Right turn off Joe Howe to the 102 as a signal only Right turn which is ridiculous and only serves the multiuse trail while creating an at least 4-5 Light wait for right turning vehicles.I was under the Impression that our new planners are younger enviro concerned professionals. I wonder how many litres are waisted at just that light.

It's all about the non-existent cyclists. What they did in Dartmouth is equally bad. No right turn from Nantucket to Wyse (where there used to be a slip lane which Austin had bulldozed) except on a dedicated signal. Same at Wyse onto Boland. Absolutely ridiculous. There needs to be a purge in traffic planning.

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

Regarding additional height, I couldn't agree more. The building looks somewhat podium-esque and an additional ten stories with setback and roof top amenity space almost seems a no brainer. Whilst sitting in jammed-up traffic yesterday (becoming a regular occurance in this city) I had ample opportunity to check-out the street level presence which I think is pretty good. Nice landscaping and the main entrance corner is quite nice.

I'm glad that it looks better in person than in photos.

Some height would definitely soften my opinion on its architecture.