The Official Saint John, NB Project Thread - Page 211

Helladog · #**4201** Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 7:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwajo

Someone in my office was scheduled to meet Bill today anyway, so I have sent them along with my official disagreement with that statement in the paper. It's not that I think they have to build a huge building, but you can't say that the public does or does not want something unless you have done public consultation that says so. I'm a member of the public and I want a tall structure, so don't tell me that I wouldn't accept it.

Still though, even a seven storey structure on top of a parking garage would add a significant piece to our skyline given how high the elevation of the site is. A 9 or 10 storey building in Peel Plaza would most likely look taller than either city hall or Brunswick House, and help balance out Brunswick Square to a certain degree.

He's right, I don't want a 22-storey building there, I want a 32 storey building there...lets push in the opposite direction then...

Helladog · #**4202** Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 7:53 PM**

Google car, source: Helladog

mylesmalley · #**4203** Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 7:59 PM**

Jeez Helladog. Stalking him?

Seely32 · #**4204** Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 10:14 PM**

As a resident of wellington row(one of the very few), I would love a 22 story tower in my backyard.

Helladog · #**4205** Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 11:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

Jeez Helladog. Stalking him?

On every street view, they're I'll be, hehehehe.

Really tho, thats the first time I saw it.

kwajo · #**4206** Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 12:04 PM**

http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/city/article/635513

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Bike rentals set for waterfront

A company that rents bicycles to tourists will work out of the little Red School House this summer season. Jet Boat Inc. will use the old school house at Market Slip temporarily because it is located at the Coast Guard site, which is going to be redeveloped into space for a major hotel, housing and businesses.

Well it's nice that no-one has forgotten about this, but WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN!?!?!

PersonPlaceorThing · #**4207** Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 12:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwajo

http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/city/article/635513

Well it's nice that no-one has forgotten about this, but WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN!?!?!

When a new developer is chosen and the city secures the deal. Clearly the feds are willing to play ball - look at Long Wharf - so why the detail.

kwajo · #**4208** Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 2:25 PM**

Thinking of Hardman, I checked their website and perhaps my memory is failing me but it looks like they have revised the look of the exterior for the expansion a bit. It seems to indicate that they are using a bronze metal finish, whereas I was under the impression previously that they were going with a silver/aluminium look. Also, that top rendering looks a bit like the Regional Hospital to me as well.

PersonPlaceorThing · #**4209** Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 6:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwajo

Thinking of Hardman, I checked their website and perhaps my memory is failing me but it looks like they have revised the look of the exterior for the expansion a bit. It seems to indicate that they are using a bronze metal finish, whereas I was under the impression previously that they were going with a silver/aluminium look. Also, that top rendering looks a bit like the Regional Hospital to me as well.

"Medium Bronze Metalic" with Bronze Reflective Glass according to the sketches I've seen.

Helladog · #**4210** Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 7:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by PersonPlaceorThing

"Medium Bronze Metalic" with Bronze Reflective Glass according to the sketches I've seen.

What sketches???

PersonPlaceorThing · #**4211** Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 7:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Helladog

What sketches???

http://www.sjwaterfront.com/saint_john_w...ing_more_people_to_Uptown_Saint_John.htm

http://www.sjwaterfront.com/saint_john_waterfront_development_newsroom/documents/Smythe2.pdf

http://www.sjwaterfront.com/saint_john_waterfront_development_newsroom/documents/Union2.pdf

PersonPlaceorThing · #**4212** Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 11:55 PM**

I wonder what is going to happen to the lighthouse that currently rests on the market square roof.

Helladog · #**4213** Posted **Apr 16, 2009, 12:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by PersonPlaceorThing

http://www.sjwaterfront.com/saint_john_w...ing_more_people_to_Uptown_Saint_John.htm

http://www.sjwaterfront.com/saint_john_waterfront_development_newsroom/documents/Smythe2.pdf

http://www.sjwaterfront.com/saint_john_waterfront_development_newsroom/documents/Union2.pdf

Thanks!

Helladog · #**4214** Posted **Apr 16, 2009, 12:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by PersonPlaceorThing

I wonder what is going to happen to the lighthouse that currently rests on the market square roof.

Maybe kindling for the first annual great Saint John bonfire...

michael_d40 · #**4215** Posted **Apr 16, 2009, 1:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Helladog

Maybe kindling for the first annual great Saint John bonfire...

Thats what I was thinking! lol

Sabien · #**4216** Posted **Apr 16, 2009, 1:13 AM**

Has anyone heard if Google plans to shoot in any of the smaller towns (i.e. Fredericton, Moncton, Sussex, etc.)?

Wishblade · #**4217** Posted **Apr 16, 2009, 1:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by Sabien

Has anyone heard if Google plans to shoot in any of the smaller towns (i.e. Fredericton, Moncton, Sussex, etc.)?

rule #1 on SSP:

Don't call Moncton a "smaller town". They'll be on you like white on rice

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kirjtc2 · #**4218** Posted **Apr 16, 2009, 1:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Sabien

Has anyone heard if Google plans to shoot in any of the smaller towns (i.e. Fredericton, Moncton, Sussex, etc.)?

Nothing official, but with their track record elsewhere, they will at some point.

fundygal · #**4219** Posted **Apr 16, 2009, 2:53 PM**

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He's right, I don't want a 22-storey building there, I want a 32 storey building there...lets push in the opposite direction then...

Geez, what's with you guys and your phallic symbols????

kwajo · #**4220** Posted **Apr 16, 2009, 4:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by fundygal

Geez, what's with you guys and your phallic symbols????

To be honest I want another ~20 storey building in Peel Plaza just so that Brunswick Square looks less phallic.