Burnside Developments & Discussion Thread

[Jstaleness]

I agree that this is a good location for a Stadium.

[Dmajackson]

The new Canadian Blood Services Center at the corner of John Savage & Garland;

[Dmajackson]

51 Garland Avenue is now under construction in the City of Lakes. No clue what will go there but the land is no longer HRM owned and it's a small lot so nothing significant at least. If something gets underway there this will be the second busiest street construction-wise in HRM (Larry Uteck being #1). The RCMP is across the street, 110 (Exit Realty) just opened this Spring, and the Red Cross is on the next block up.

51 Garland Avenue - Bird's Bing Eye View

[Jstaleness]

From Cbc news.

Halifax could save money on a new trail between Bedford and the Burnside Industrial Park if council agrees to the $1-million project now so the province can include it in the designs for a new highway.

The trail would run alongside the 107 extension the province is planning to build between Duke Street in Bedford and Akerley Boulevard in Burnside.

The municipality has already built a pedway bridge over the circumferential highway into Burnside — and soon will connect the bridge to a trail for walkers and cyclists up Burnside Drive as far as Akerley Boulevard.

Transportation officials in Halifax say partnering with the province to build the trail would save the city millions of dollars.

"There's certainly a high opportunity by constructing the trail along with the highway when the crews are in there, the design work is being done and the supervision is in place and the approvals are in place as well — so we are trying to take advantage of that opportunity," said David McCusker, manager of Traffic and Transportation Services for Halifax Regional Municipality.
Huge savings

Ken Reasure, HRM's transportation director, said it's an offer the city can't afford to pass up.

"There's significant benefit to us because if we had to do this ourselves — build the subgrade, do the design work and get all the permits — it would probably cost us, potentially, in the neighbourhood of $5 million."

McCusker agreed the savings would be significant.

"The cost would be substantially more. It would be a multiple of cost higher, particularly with the railway overpasses because we'd have to build a separate bridge, instead of adding a little bit of width to the bridges that are being built now."

On Wednesday, the city's transportation committee agreed with the request. However, regional council has to give the idea final approval.

"This is going to give people the opportunity to live in Bedford and bike to Burnside or vice versa. Five kilometres is not very long — a ten minute bike ride through the trail," said Counc. Darren Fisher. "It's going to be great, it's going to be excellent."

Officials say the $1 million isn't needed until 2013. If the project were approved, it would be the only trail developed in 2013 and other proposals would have to be delayed.

[Dmajackson]

Wright & Burnside Campus:

[Dmajackson]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

51 Garland Avenue is now under construction in the City of Lakes. No clue what will go there but the land is no longer HRM owned and it's a small lot so nothing significant at least. If something gets underway there this will be the second busiest street construction-wise in HRM (Larry Uteck being #1). The RCMP is across the street, 110 (Exit Realty) just opened this Spring, and the Red Cross is on the next block up.

51 Garland Avenue - Bird's Bing Eye View

According to AllNovaScotia tonight this will be the new provincial morgue.

[beyeas]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

According to AllNovaScotia tonight this will be the new provincial morgue.

It's a short drive from Highfield Park, so that makes sense.

[Dmajackson]

The Dominion - Sept 2011 Photos

I can't post these because of the size they appear as but the Hardman Group has posted these updates of the Wright & Burnside Campus underway.



- DJ

[Dmajackson]

Some quick photos of the Canadian Blood Services, medical examiners, and Wright & Burnside campus buildings going up

[Dmajackson]

Burnside tends to get a bad rap when it comes to the looks of its buildings ... This may be true for the 'older' section but east of Burnside Drive higher quality has kicked in! (all photos be me as per normal)







And there is a truly Burnside use of land going up at Wright @ Wilkinson

[Wishblade]

I just wanted to let everyone know I just started working at a business on Burbridge ave. (the street in DMA's photos above), so I'll try to give updates and maybe take some photos as things happen .

[Jstaleness]

I saw the Canadian Blood building today when I drove by. Looks like most of the exterior is done. That whole street is growing up. Another thing I noticed is that it appears that Wright and John Savage is getting lights. The forms at all for corners are in. I think this is a good choice as the 4 way stop can become busy at times.

Finally, the Wright and Burnside Campus is looking good. It'll look nice when that's complete and that corner doesn't seem so wasted.

[Dmajackson]

Canadian Blood Services Centre and Wright@Burnside respectfully;

[Dmajackson]

Tidbits from The Burnside News

• The Wright at Burnside Business Campus is still looking to complete its first building, but already rumours are swirling that the developer, the Hardman Group, is looking to sell a half interest in the property. The company has denied a deal is done, but has left the door open to a future partnership. The recent awarding of the federal shipbuilding contract to Irving has increased speculation that Halifax real estate will be in increasing demand over the next several years.

• Premiere Self Storage at 610 Wright Ave. bills itself as the newest, most up-to-date storage solution in the city. The Truro-based operation's new metro location offers climate and humidity control, drive-in access and 24/7 security, along with secured vaults, mailboxes and moving supplies.

• The UPS Store returns to Burnside right next door to Premier Self Storage on the Wright Avenue extension. UPS' former location on Windmill Road closed several years ago, but now shipping company is back with a brand new location.

[Haligonian88]

Couple new Burnside developments:

Cherubini switches plans
Chris Lambie
thechronicleherald.ca
January 17, 2012

"Cherubini Metal Works Ltd. has rejigged its plans for a $15-million plant in Burnside Park.

The Dartmouth steel fabrication outfit had planned to build its new 120,000-square-foot plant on land it has owned at 761 Pleasant St. for almost a decade. But now it is in the process of buying a 6.5-hectare lot on Wilkinson Avenue from Halifax Regional Municipality. The company will consolidate its operations there.

..."

http://thechronicleherald.ca/busines...switches-plans

$3.9-million adult centre aims high
Kelly Shiers
thechronicleherald.ca
January 16, 2012

"After decades in the same leased location, a non-profit centre that provides programs and work experience to people with intellectual disabilities is about to get a home of its own, a multimillion-dollar facility that will allow it to expand not only its services but the number of people who can use them.

The push for the final $700,000 of fundraising gets underway next month, with construction set to begin in April on a larger, more accessible Dartmouth Adult Service Centre.

..."

http://thechronicleherald.ca/dcw/525...ntre-aims-high

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Burnside :

[Dmajackson]

Phase 12 - 2:

Wilkinson Avenue @ Jennett Avenue:


Credit: Urban_Halifax (Flickr.com)

Phase 12 - 3 (Conceptual Plan):

- Cutler Avenue is now paved but not yet opened to the public. Lots to go for pre-sale soon.

General Park News:

Wright @ Burnside Campus:


Credit: Urban _ Halifax (Flickr)

Medical Examiners Office (Garland Avneue):


Credit: Urban_Halifax (Flickr)

RCMP Headquarters Update - January 28, 2012

[Dmajackson]

Just some random shots I took from the top of Wilkinson yesterday;

[Jstaleness]

A few from my cell from The Wright Burnside Campus.

[Dmajackson]

Phase 12 - 2:

Wilkinson Avenue @ Jennett Avenue:


Credit: Urban_Halifax (Flickr.com)

Phase 12 - 3 (Conceptual Plan):


Credit: Urban_Halifax (Flickr.com)