[Dartmouth] Europa Tower (1 Horizon) | 85 m | 27 fl | U/C

[Wolkenkratzerliebhab]

Has this project been started yet, or has it been cancelled?

[Colin May]

Originally Posted by Wolkenkratzerliebhab

Has this project been started yet, or has it been cancelled?

No. The owner died and his family have done nothing since then.

[Jonovision]

There was an ad in the weekend Herald saying that this development received an extension approval on their Development Agreement.
They also have a new website up.

http://www.horizoncourt.ca/the-europa.php

[Dmajackson]

A Development-Only permit application was opened for this site in September 2023. It is still in consideration. There is no indication of the proposed building size except for it saying "mixed-use" in the notes.

[Jstaleness]

Hmmm - I had forgotten all about this one. Would be nice to see a tower finally get built here.

[Keith P.]

The first post in this thread about the project was 13 years ago.

[Empire]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

The first post in this thread about the project was 13 years ago.

Must be close to half way through the process.

[Jstaleness]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

The first post in this thread about the project was 13 years ago.

Has as much percentage as International Place at this point. Always got excited for this to take eyes off the 2 concrete beasts of Horizon Court.

[Dmajackson]

A grade alteration permit was just submitted for this project! Unfortunately the permit has no mention of the building size and the notes refer to another permit that is not in the database.

[terrynorthend]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

A grade alteration permit was just submitted for this project! Unfortunately the permit has no mention of the building size and the notes refer to another permit that is not in the database.

Maybe a dumb question, but what's the difference between a "grade alteration" and a "development only" permit?

[IanWatson]

A complete construction permit includes three main pieces:

• Grade alteration permit - approval to excavate
• Development permit - certifies complaince with the Land Use By-law
• Building permit - permission to build

Then you might have some other smaller associated permits like right-of-way permits, etc.

For some projects a developer will get all of them at the same time. Other times they might split them out for various reasons. E.g. you might get grade alteration to start excavation while you're finalizing your detailed construction drawings.

Also, the biggest chunk of fees comes with the building permit, so that often gets put off to avoid having to pay the fees for as long as possible.

[Dmajackson]

The building permit was submitted this week for 27 floors, 216 units at $84 million.

[ArchAficionado]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

The building permit was submitted this week for 27 floors, 216 units at $84 million.

Bad sign for affordability when project cost is submitted at permitting as almost $400k per door. Means the developer will likely spend well over $400 and so the cheapest units will be at least 20% over that number.

Exciting project though. In a decade Dartmouth's Skyline could eclipse Halifax's

[Dmajackson]

There is a construction trailer on site and barriers installed along the road. I'm considering this one as under construction.

Looks like this is the 3rd tallest building under construction in Dartmouth.

1) Dartmouth Towers (unknown height but planned for 40 storeys)
2) The Post (90m)
3) The Kevel at King's Wharf (85m)
3) Europa Tower (85m)
5) Wyse Tower (84m)

There's quite a drop to 16 floors after these five projects currently. There are plans for 80m+ at Dartmouth Shopping Centre, Dartmouth Cove, Wyse & Faulkner, and King's Wharf that are planned to potentially start in the next couple of years.