[Halifax] The Abraham (2180 Robie) | 30 m | 8 fl | U/C

[kzt79]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

HRM will probably come up with some rationalization to use it instead on building bike lanes because people who need affordable housing probably can't afford a car either, so they will do that for them as an alternative.

I think we can all be certain these funds will do nothing to advance housing affordability, for anyone.

[someone123]

Originally Posted by kzt79

Look at all these new buildings... guess what? Every one of them will be full. The demand is there. I'm sorry, but not everyone can live in luxury housing downtown. Nor should we aspire to this!

Another thing missing from the discussion all over Canada is how convenience and desirability relate to infrastructure, and transportation in particular.

I am not saying this is a good idea but if Halifax had a subway and Clayton Park were 6 stops from downtown, it would be considered a central and convenient place to live. Likewise if there were a bridge running from South Street to Armdale, Armdale would become a central neighbourhood comparable to the West End. A bridge from Point Pleasant Dr would be even more dramatic.

Nobody seems to talk about how infrastructure projects could make people's lives more convenient, particularly the lives of those who cannot afford the most central areas. Instead the whole debate seems to be short circuited ("we can't afford this", "it'll just bring more traffic", "we can't build it if it requires tearing down 5 houses", etc.). This is a big problem in Canada.

[atbw]

Originally Posted by someone123

Another thing missing from the discussion all over Canada is how convenience and desirability relate to infrastructure, and transportation in particular.

I am not saying this is a good idea but if Halifax had a subway and Clayton Park were 6 stops from downtown, it would be considered a central and convenient place to live. Likewise if there were a bridge running from South Street to Armdale, Armdale would become a central neighbourhood comparable to the West End. A bridge from Point Pleasant Dr would be even more dramatic.

Nobody seems to talk about how infrastructure projects could make people's lives more convenient, particularly the lives of those who cannot afford the most central areas. Instead the whole debate seems to be short circuited ("we can't afford this", "it'll just bring more traffic", "we can't build it if it requires tearing down 5 houses", etc.). This is a big problem in Canada.

I think something here is the desirability of neighbourhoods. People like the peninsula because it has good transit, is walkable, and vibrant. What can be done to encourage the suburbs to be like that? Sure, downtown is always going to be popular, but if you can meet your daily needs easily on foot while easily getting around the city, downtown is no longer the be-all, end-all.

[someone123]

Originally Posted by atbw

I think something here is the desirability of neighbourhoods. People like the peninsula because it has good transit, is walkable, and vibrant. What can be done to encourage the suburbs to be like that? Sure, downtown is always going to be popular, but if you can meet your daily needs easily on foot while easily getting around the city, downtown is no longer the be-all, end-all.

Halifax has a bunch of areas that could become like the desirable peninsula areas with some more work.

One example is Dutch Village Rd and Joseph Howe, which are already seeing a lot of construction. It has had some missteps too like St. Lawrence Place which is not pedestrian-friendly (though it nevertheless added more businesses). Just adding a sidewalk and better pedestrian-oriented signalling along Dutch Village Rd would help. The city should plan for that area to turn into something that looks like an urban neighbourhood in the future and not allow new drive-through type developments.

[atbw]

Originally Posted by someone123

Halifax has a bunch of areas that could become like the desirable peninsula areas with some more work.

One example is Dutch Village Rd and Joseph Howe, which are already seeing a lot of construction. It has had some missteps too like St. Lawrence Place which is not pedestrian-friendly (though it nevertheless added more businesses). Just adding a sidewalk and better pedestrian-oriented signalling along Dutch Village Rd would help. The city should plan for that area to turn into something that looks like an urban neighbourhood in the future and not allow new drive-through type developments.

I think the new DVR plan will help with that, with new sidewalks, verges, and bike lanes down most of the street.

[Good Baklava]

Originally Posted by someone123

Halifax has a bunch of areas that could become like the desirable peninsula areas with some more work.

One example is Dutch Village Rd and Joseph Howe, which are already seeing a lot of construction. It has had some missteps too like St. Lawrence Place which is not pedestrian-friendly (though it nevertheless added more businesses). Just adding a sidewalk and better pedestrian-oriented signalling along Dutch Village Rd would help. The city should plan for that area to turn into something that looks like an urban neighbourhood in the future and not allow new drive-through type developments.

I believe we are seeing Halifax's first "suburban downtowns" come into fruition. Dutch Village Road and Harbour Isle are becoming the Haligonian versions of the GTA's North York and Humber Bay.

[someone123]

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[Aegon123]

Does anyone have an update on this one? It has been a vacant lot at a prominent location for quite some time.

[Dmajackson]

Building permit has been issued for this project;

$22'400'000 - Mixed Use - Residential & Other Use(s) - Residential Use - 112 Units - 9 Storeys - The project is a new multi-unit residential building on Robie St in Halifax, NS consists of a street level with commercial units, eight above ground residential levels and two underground parking levels. The total number of units is 112.

[NorthernGreg]

There's finally some equipment being offloaded here today. It will be nice for the empty lots on robie to start filling in

[kph06]

Originally Posted by NorthernGreg

There's finally some equipment being offloaded here today. It will be nice for the empty lots on robie to start filling in

Beat me to this! Just drove by, one machine is a pretty serious logging excavator. There are some big trees to remove, but it seems a bit overkill?

[Haliguy]

Originally Posted by NorthernGreg

There's finally some equipment being offloaded here today. It will be nice for the empty lots on robie to start filling in

Saw that tonight! Very happy to see this one get underway.

[Dmajackson]

Construction Management Plan - 2180 Robie Street

Looks pretty standard. A temporary crosswalk will be put in a Cunard and Clifton.

[mleblanc]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

Construction Management Plan - 2180 Robie Street

Looks pretty standard. A temporary crosswalk will be put in a Cunard and Clifton.

Yikes, looks significantly worse than what was originally planned. Regardless, it's still much needed density, and some more retail along the Commons will be nice.

[Dmajackson]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

Building permit has been issued for this project;

$22'400'000 - Mixed Use - Residential & Other Use(s) - Residential Use - 112 Units - 9 Storeys - The project is a new multi-unit residential building on Robie St in Halifax, NS consists of a street level with commercial units, eight above ground residential levels and two underground parking levels. The total number of units is 112.

A permit change to allow 108 units was issued this week. Also the civic address is confirmed as 2170 ROBIE STREET

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

I imagine it's going to be a slow march (perhaps not so slow?) westward from most of the length of Robie Street for redevelopment now. I wonder which area will grow faster? From Robie westward down Quinpool and adjacent streets (Pepperell, Cherry, etc.? Or Robie westward down Young?

[RoshanMcG]

This is called The Abraham now.

[Dmajackson]

Crane is going up today.