General Updates and News - Page 142

beyeas · #**2821** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 1:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by haligonia

Here is a picture of the rendering, posted by Paul MacKinnon (Executive at the DHBC) on Twitter:

Awesome... for such a tiny structure it really stands out, and makes great use of it's limited frontage. Well done.

coolmillion · #**2822** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 1:25 PM**

I love this proposal and really hope it doesn't face too much opposition. I know the owner of the building and apparently some heritage planners at the city are less than enthusiastic because they think it is too modern for the Barrington St. heritage district. Obviously that's foolish - go to any big city in the world and you will find a mix of old and well-designed, unobtrusive and complementary new buildings. If the HT or HAC kicks up a fuss I will personally attempt to talk some reason into them.

halifaxboyns · #**2823** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 3:22 PM**

This is totally off the CD plus discussion - but is anyone else with me in saying that the revamp of the Chronicle Herald's website sucks!?

coolmillion · #**2824** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 3:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

This is totally off the CD plus discussion - but is anyone else with me in saying that the revamp of the Chronicle Herald's website sucks!?

Agreed! It's less cluttered but also much less user-friendly.

icetea93 · #**2825** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 3:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

This is totally off the CD plus discussion - but is anyone else with me in saying that the revamp of the Chronicle Herald's website sucks!?

I also agree. I just hope I get used to it...

kph06 · #**2826** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 4:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

This is totally off the CD plus discussion - but is anyone else with me in saying that the revamp of the Chronicle Herald's website sucks!?

I can't stand it, it seems like there are fewer articles than before as well. The old site was dated, but it was easy to quickly scan the news and move on.

Keith P. · #**2827** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 9:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

This is totally off the CD plus discussion - but is anyone else with me in saying that the revamp of the Chronicle Herald's website sucks!?

Oh, it's a total disaster. Slow as molasses on a winter day. Hard to navigate. Even harder to read. Can't find anything. I barely have visited this week.

Keith P. · #**2828** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 9:43 PM**

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Hey now, come on!
Granted, I was a fan of the Khyber before, but I think the CD Plus reno makes it look even better.

You don't agree, at all?

No. The Khyber is a hideous gothic haunted-house wannabe that darkens the block and is not at all welcoming. Plus its the home of the Heritage Trust so that automatically paints a target on its backside. The two neighbors to the south are huge negatives for that block. All 3 of them need to go.

halifaxboyns · #**2829** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 11:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Oh, it's a total disaster. Slow as molasses on a winter day. Hard to navigate. Even harder to read. Can't find anything. I barely have visited this week.

Agreed, it's terrible! Maybe the government of Canada can issue a website building contract?

haligonia · #**2830** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 11:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

No. The Khyber is a hideous gothic haunted-house wannabe that darkens the block and is not at all welcoming. Plus its the home of the Heritage Trust so that automatically paints a target on its backside. The two neighbors to the south are huge negatives for that block. All 3 of them need to go.

I wouldn't mind if the Khyber was torn down. It's interesting and unique, but it doesn't offer much to the street.

I don't however see its neighbour to the south being demolished anytime soon. It is connected to Neptune Theatre, and houses rehearsal spaces, the costume/set/prop design departments, meeting space, etc. Unless Neptune plans a redevelopment, I don't see it leaving in the near future.

Empire · #**2831** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 11:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by haligonia

I wouldn't mind if the Khyber was torn down. It's interesting and unique, but it doesn't offer much to the street.

I don't however see its neighbour to the south being demolished anytime soon. It is connected to Neptune Theatre, and houses rehearsal spaces, the costume/set/prop design departments, meeting space, etc. Unless Neptune plans a redevelopment, I don't see it leaving in the near future.

WOW, do you know what town you are in? The Khyber building is one of the best examples of neo-gothic architecture in the city.

Khyber Building
Source Google Maps

haligonia · #**2832** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 11:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Empire

WOW, do you know what town you are in?

Maybe I wasn't clear. I LOVE The Khyber. It's incredible, inside and out. It doesn't however, contribute much to the streetscape. That being said, if I were given the option, I would choose to keep it rather than demolishing it.

What I meant was that I wouldn't be kicking and screaming if it ever did have to go.

Wishblade · #**2833** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 12:07 AM**

Yeah, Im actually one of the lovers of the Khyber. I think its a unique building to Halifax and should be preserved and kept. The only thing I hate about it is that the HT call it home. But with that in mind, I think this development would make a great next door neighbour to the Khyber. Great mix of old and new.

ScovaNotian · #**2834** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 12:24 AM**

I've never been in there, but from the outside the Khyber would make for a beautiful space for a restaurant or pub.

resetcbu1 · #**2835** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 12:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

This is totally off the CD plus discussion - but is anyone else with me in saying that the revamp of the Chronicle Herald's website sucks!?

It now cost 9.99$ to view the full "e-paper". I liked that the other online version was almost like a virtual paper in it's own , I mean it's not the "NYTIMES" or the "GLOBE" lol , why can't we just enjoy a little of back home news huh

resetcbu1 · #**2836** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 12:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by ScovaNotian

I've never been in there, but from the outside the Khyber would make for a beautiful space for a restaurant or pub.

totally agree , I mean any building can be overhauled to make a restaurant or bar and that'd make a cool one

Empire · #**2837** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 12:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by haligonia

Maybe I wasn't clear. I LOVE The Khyber. It's incredible, inside and out. It doesn't however, contribute much to the streetscape. That being said, if I were given the option, I would choose to keep it rather than demolishing it.

What I meant was that I wouldn't be kicking and screaming if it ever did have to go.

I see your point but IMO it adds more to the streescape than a building like Ideal Bikes.

RyeJay · #**2838** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 1:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Wishblade

I think this development would make a great next door neighbour to the Khyber. Great mix of old and new.

Hear, hear.

someone123 · #**2839** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 3:58 AM**

I could see moving the Khyber, or including it in some sort of redevelopment with upper levels set back somewhat.

At the end of the day however it has such a short street frontage that it's not really a big issue. If the CD Plus and NFB projects were to happen this block would be fine.

halifaxboyns · #**2840** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 5:15 AM**

Not sure if anyone saw the full Global NS broadcast at 6pm, but there is an interesting project that the Dal Planning school is doing - the special clip is here.