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worldlyhaligonian · #**11341** Posted **Sep 28, 2023, 2:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

I worry about neighbourhoods like around May and Agricola where there's distinct character but none of the buildings themselves are particularly historic or valuable. A more upscale version is somewhere like Jubilee-Robie-Henry. Sacrificing these small historic areas would make very little difference to the housing supply. I suspect the heritage areas with character are a lot more extensive than the districts currently in place.

A lot of it comes down to the style of development. The character of a lot of these areas can be enhanced with additions. A lot of the North End would just look better with 3 or 4 storey rows instead of 2 storey boxes. The South End is full of originally higher-end houses with apartment additions in back that have little impact on the streetscape, although the houses often aren't in the greatest shape. There isn't really much direct trade-off between character and density, but it has to be managed in a particular way.

On point analyses as usual!

Drybrain · #**11342** Posted **Sep 28, 2023, 2:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

I worry about neighbourhoods like around May and Agricola where there's distinct character but none of the buildings themselves are particularly historic or valuable. A more upscale version is somewhere like Jubilee-Robie-Henry. Sacrificing these small historic areas would make very little difference to the housing supply. I suspect the heritage areas with character are a lot more extensive than the districts currently in place.

Neither of those are in the Centre Plan’s proposed HCDs, but a pretty broad swath of other stuff is. They can be found here. Again, though, I’m not sure how Mason’s amendment is intended to exempt them from development pressure, but apparently it is.

Arrdeeharharharbour · #**11343** Posted **Sep 28, 2023, 4:09 PM**

On one day we read about how the city is battling climate change effects through efforts such as permeable lots and the next we read how the city wants to increase coverage on building lots.

Empire · #**11344** Posted **Sep 28, 2023, 4:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

On one day we read about how the city is battling climate change effects through efforts such as permeable lots and the next we read how the city wants to increase coverage on building lots.

And the next day we read how the city plans to build small buildings with affordable units on prime sites instead of building up and / or providing the option of expanding the buildings up for future growth. Maybe these units should have a heritage component and build with quality.

new2halifax · #**11345** Posted **Sep 28, 2023, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Colin May

And he killed the student high rise housing proposal from a Montreal developer who specialised in the building of student accommodation.
NIMBYism at its finest.

Interesting. When was this? Was this ever covered by the local press?

someone123 · #**11346** Posted **Sep 28, 2023, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by new2halifax

Interesting. When was this? Was this ever covered by the local press?

I think it's this one: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/ashcroft-homes-inglis-street-development-1.3820249

A common NIMBY view seems to be that the universities should pay their pensions but not allow any students to live (or buy pizza outside of approved hours) within a 2 km radius.

Keith P. · #**11347** Posted **Sep 29, 2023, 12:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by new2halifax

Interesting. When was this? Was this ever covered by the local press?

Covered right here on this site. The link below is the last page of the thread which contains a list of all the hanky-panky and malfeasance perpetrated by Mason & co, though none of it has been, as is said, "Proven in court" because the proponent threw in the towel. But I recommend reading the whole thread from page one. It should have been shouted from the rooftops as to how a council member torpedoed a much-needed development at the behest of wealthy south-end NIMBYs. Just imagine how freeing up 1000 units of affordable rental housing would have played out if this has gone forward as desired.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224933&page=7&highlight=5900+inglis

Colin May · #**11348** Posted **Sep 29, 2023, 5:06 PM**

Went to SMU last night and walked across the large parking lot thinking "What could have been here instead of a large parking lot'. The presentation re First Nations law was interesting. The floodlit sports field would be the ideal location for a mini-stadium.

Jstaleness · #**11349** Posted **Oct 2, 2023, 10:45 PM**

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

worldlyhaligonian · #**11350** Posted **Oct 2, 2023, 10:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jstaleness

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

I think this thread? https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244455

mleblanc · #**11351** Posted **Oct 2, 2023, 10:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jstaleness

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

edit: Never mind, read the question wrong.

IanWatson · #**11352** Posted **Oct 3, 2023, 12:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jstaleness

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

Might have been Hadrian Laing. Can't find the post though...

Jstaleness · #**11353** Posted **Oct 3, 2023, 1:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

I think this thread? https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244455

Thanks, this shows some of them for sure. Cheers!!

DigitalNinja · #**11354** Posted **Oct 3, 2023, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jstaleness

Am I crazy (probably) but does anyone else remember if and who had done a Dartmouth mock-up including all new proposed towers? It included the 3 at the Double Tree site, and the 3 to 4 over on Wyse shopping centre area. I wasn't able to find it.

I did a really bad one a while ago and had it posted here.
https://imgur.com/a/Bks6RU9

teddifax · #**11355** Posted **Oct 4, 2023, 2:36 AM**

Looking at some pictures of the Ottawa-Pittsburg game at the Scotiabank Centre, I wonder if expansion of the building has ever been considered. I feel the Duke St end could be built out and possibly another 5000 seats could be added. I would love to see the roof raised to provide clean sight lines across from one upper bowl across to the upper bowl on the other side.

Keith P. · #**11356** Posted **Oct 4, 2023, 11:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by teddifax

Looking at some pictures of the Ottawa-Pittsburg game at the Scotiabank Centre, I wonder if expansion of the building has ever been considered. I feel the Duke St end could be built out and possibly another 5000 seats could be added. I would love to see the roof raised to provide clean sight lines across from one upper bowl across to the upper bowl on the other side.

That has often been discussed here. The opinion seemed to be that the engineering of the building would not make it feasible to raise the roof. I don't think that just adding seats via an expansion would work well anyway because aside from a few special events, capacity is seldom reached as it is, and the necessary amenities like washrooms, concessions, concourses and the like are all inadequate as it is.

kph06 · #**11357** Posted **Oct 13, 2023, 1:27 AM**

Demo work looks about to ramp up at the old Red Cross building. Worthy of note, that is a Volvo EC480EHR (Equipment Specs here) "High Reach Demolition Equipment", I can't recall seeing this used here before. More pieces are still required.

teddifax · #**11358** Posted **Oct 13, 2023, 12:04 PM**

What does the announcement yesterday of the NS Government taking over control does to development in HRM???? Will taller buildings now be permitted!!!!!

Keith P. · #**11359** Posted **Oct 13, 2023, 1:44 PM**

I always liked the design of that building. I was unaware that the Red Cross had relocated. Where are they now? And what is the proposed use of this site?

worldlyhaligonian · #**11360** Posted **Oct 13, 2023, 3:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by teddifax

What does the announcement yesterday of the NS Government taking over control does to development in HRM???? Will taller buildings now be permitted!!!!!

Better be. The obstructionists should move aside, municipal law has no teeth!

Most people think the lack of housing is the government's fault... I guess it is indirectly by allowing these folks to shut everything down for 20 years!