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Dmajackson · #**10501** Posted **Oct 5, 2021, 4:44 PM**

^Nice find! I guess this should be referred to as Castle Hill Addition (62 Armstrong) | 26 m | 7 fl | U/C. Nice to see some of the older suburbs redeveloping with some added density.

teddifax · #**10502** Posted **Oct 5, 2021, 10:55 PM**

The crane is up for this one.

kph06 · #**10503** Posted **Oct 5, 2021, 11:01 PM**

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Looks like it may be this:

https://www.halifax.ca/sites/default/fil...ll/community-councils/200121hwcc1312.pdf

7 story addition to one of the buildings?

https://www.halifax.ca/sites/default/fil...ity-councils/200218hwcc1012staffpres.pdf

That’s what I remember seeing a few years back.

someone123 · #**10504** Posted **Oct 10, 2021, 5:07 PM**

New offices for FBM at 5560 Cunard:

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Dmajackson · #**10505** Posted **Oct 10, 2021, 6:01 PM**

3180 Isleville - renovated commercial space. The mural on the south face is of Vincent Coleman (Halifax Explosion hero) widely known for his Canadian Heritage Moment which I've included below.

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

• Video Link

Jstaleness · #**10506** Posted **Oct 13, 2021, 12:08 PM**

I really like the way that turned out, and the Vinnie Coleman is a perfect mural.

someone123 · #**10507** Posted **Oct 13, 2021, 4:36 PM**

Maybe it's a stretch to call this a "development" since it is a single house but I thought this looked interesting:

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Not sure where this one is. It reminds of some of the brick/stucco style rowhouses of the North End, though there are some that have wooden fronts but brick structures underneath.

ScovaNotian · #**10508** Posted **Oct 13, 2021, 11:01 PM**

I did a Google image search. It's in Brooklyn.

someone123 · #**10509** Posted **Oct 13, 2021, 11:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScovaNotian

I did a Google image search. It's in Brooklyn.

Well that solves it. I wasn't sure but it had "#halifaxhomes" and 1234 Barrington was in another post so I thought it was in Halifax. The style of the backs of these 2 on the left and right remind me of some rowhouses around the West St/Princess Pl area. Example: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.6523397,...WKoSFWspyDmFrJQAuaOOg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192. There is also a building on Hollis with similar shorter upper storey windows.

Keith P. · #**10510** Posted **Oct 14, 2021, 12:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by ScovaNotian

I did a Google image search. It's in Brooklyn.

Clearly, at a dizzying 5 floors, it is TOO TALL to be constructed in Halifax.

Corker · #**10511** Posted **Oct 17, 2021, 2:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

Small new project for 6459 Bayers Road (northside between Oxford and Connolly). It's 5 floors and 8 units.

Case 23161

This was discussed here back in February though I'm not sure what came of the appeal. The existing house on the property was demolished but the lot was only graded and no activity on site since then.

This lot, along with five neighbouring properties on Bayer's Road are now listed for $5.5m: https://www.remaxnova.com/multi-family/h...1-6445-bayers-road-halifax-mls-202125690

The listing notes the Corridor zoning and that there are initial plans for a 108 unit building with five commercial spaces.

kenandpat · #**10512** Posted **Oct 17, 2021, 2:40 PM**

I noticed yesterday construction fencing around the old truck repair garage at 221 Waverly Road in Dartmouth next to 9 Locks and the Micmac Tavern.Looks like it will be coming down.Lindsay Construction has signage on the fence. Just wondering if anyone has heard anything about this site.

kph06 · #**10513** Posted **Oct 17, 2021, 4:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by kenandpat

I noticed yesterday construction fencing around the old truck repair garage at 221 Waverly Road in Dartmouth next to 9 Locks and the Micmac Tavern.Looks like it will be coming down.Lindsay Construction has signage on the fence. Just wondering if anyone has heard anything about this site.

I could be wrong, but I think I heard 9 Locks was expanding.

Wannabe Economist · #**10514** Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 2:26 AM**

Ocean Breeze Village has been listed for sale with CBRE. That is the 57-acre plot of land with 397 apartment unit townhouses on it currently/ former military housing just north of the Dartmouth landing of the Mackay bridge. Marketed as being able to support a development of 3.2M+ square feet. Great location and will have panoramic views of the Basin

someone123 · #**10515** Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 3:56 PM**

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Half-Axed · #**10516** Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

Maybe it's a stretch to call this a "development" since it is a single house but I thought this looked interesting:

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Not sure where this one is. It reminds of some of the brick/stucco style rowhouses of the North End, though there are some that have wooden fronts but brick structures underneath.

There are a few just south of Quinpool that are sort of like this - not nearly as modern or tall, but with additions turning them into narrow four story houses.

I absolutely love how this house looks but how can anyone stand living in a glass house? I'd be so self-conscious all the time.

Half-Axed · #**10517** Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 4:29 PM**

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Cool shot. Looks like maybe it was taken from a drone above Old Ashburn or Fairmount or something?

someone123 · #**10518** Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 5:22 PM**

It gives a sense of what the scale of Richmond Yards will be like. The main tower will be in the ballpark of 2x the height of the towers to the left.

Also interesting to see the cranes and construction sites scattered around. It is hard to keep track of all these projects. It would be nice to see a high resolution shot of the whole peninsula.

Keith P. · #**10519** Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 5:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

It gives a sense of what the scale of Richmond Yards will be like. The main tower will be in the ballpark of 2x the height of the towers to the left.

Also interesting to see the cranes and construction sites scattered around. It is hard to keep track of all these projects. It would be nice to see a high resolution shot of the whole peninsula.

I'm having difficulty fixing the perspective I'm looking at in that rainbow pic. Aside from the bridge I can't identify any of the buildings easily (or at all).

Half-Axed · #**10520** Posted **Oct 20, 2021, 6:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

I'm having difficulty fixing the perspective I'm looking at in that rainbow pic. Aside from the bridge I can't identify any of the buildings easily (or at all).

It took me a minute too.

The three buildings near the bridge are on Young St. (There are actually 4 but one is behind another).

The lower huddle of buildings is Bayer’s Road Centre and the surrounding apartments.