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Originally Posted by Ziobrop
It's fine that they don't always publicize their actions but it's hard to consider them an effective advocate when they are silent on actual heritage issues. They were quick to issue a release once it was down, but not much when they found it was coming down.
Fwiw heritage canada publicly announced their letter to the premier regarding the Denis building.
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Yes,
the letter to McNeil is here. I strongly suspect architectural preservation of Halifax buildings is #127 or something on the premier's list of priorities, but the fact that a national organization is making the effort suggests how foolish and embarrassing this looks.
It's a staggeringly out-of-touch decision on Kousoulis' part, all based on a consultant's report that recommends demolition while also acknowledging the overall soundness of the building. It also makes no cost estimates for restoration and includes such passages as "all windows in the building are wood and past their effective service life; water penetrating the frames can get behind the facade and do extensive damage. All the windows in the building would need to be replaced to correct this problem."
That's only the most egregious in a list of normal problems for an older, poorly maintained building, presented as nearly unscalable barriers to conservation.
Whoops, I ranted again. Anyway, also agreed about our local Heritage Trust. They seem to go through the motions of appearing to be an advocacy group. but rarely do any heavy lifting.