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JET · #**241** Posted **May 15, 2015, 11:19 PM**

I preferred the first design, this one just looks bizarre.

hokus83 · #**242** Posted **May 16, 2015, 12:50 AM**

Looks cheaper

fenwick16 · #**243** Posted **May 16, 2015, 2:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Colin May

It's back .......only 13 storeys this time :
http://www.halifax.ca/planning/appli...sCase19501.php

http://www.halifax.ca/planning/appli...rspectives.pdf

It is certainly different than the previous design but I like the new design.

Colin May · #**244** Posted **May 16, 2015, 3:34 AM**

This should be great to watch.
Put a ring in the Sportsplex, sell popcorn and let her rip.
Any bets it won't reach community council until after the federal election ?
The planner in charge of this new application is not the planner who handled the previous application.

terrynorthend · #**245** Posted **May 16, 2015, 6:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by fenwick16

It is certainly different than the previous design but I like the new design.

Agreed, Fenwick. Not sure what's "bizarre" or "cheaper" looking about it. I mostly like it. Reminds me of The Vic.

Still doubt it will get a green light given the neighbourhood opposition and proximity to the "world-class" canoe/kayak facilities of Lake Banook. (quote-marks denoting a touch of sarcasm- I agree the facilities and lake are world-class, but is a red-herring re. this development)

Dmajackson · #**246** Posted **May 16, 2015, 11:52 PM**

If the materials used are similar to The Vic this project has potential to be very attractive.

Paul Skerry Associates Architects (rendering from Halifax planing documents)

Colin May · #**247** Posted **May 17, 2015, 4:40 PM**

In the 'Description' box of the 'Perspectives' there are 2 notations :

Issued for Development Agreement 09/13/14
Removed two floors 12/19/14

Keith P. · #**248** Posted **May 17, 2015, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by Colin May

In the 'Description' box of the 'Perspectives' there are 2 notations :

Issued for Development Agreement 09/13/14
Removed two floors 12/19/14

That seems to be a standard requirement here. Saw it off, because It's TOO TALL!!!

Criminy!

moody · #**249** Posted **May 20, 2015, 1:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

If the materials used are similar to The Vic this project has potential to be very attractive.

And if they aren't, it has the potential to be hideous. Yuck. The form looks fine but seafoam green hasn't been cool since '99.

hokus83 · #**250** Posted **May 20, 2015, 3:21 AM**

This look like some shit they would build in Vancouver only shorter imo , sorry it's a effiing ugly looking building

Keith P. · #**251** Posted **May 22, 2015, 11:37 PM**

It might be useful to listen again to the Maritime Morning discussion with McCluskey and Fisher following the initial torpedoing by Glorious McCrusty. Amazed this is still online.

http://pmd.news957.com/podcasts/atla...12012-0830.mp3

Jringe01 · #**252** Posted **Oct 25, 2015, 2:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by hokus83

This look like some shit they would build in Vancouver only shorter imo , sorry it's a effiing ugly looking building

I agree...the renders looks hideous. IMO the original concept was WAY nicer, it had much more class and in terms of ascetics, would have been a better fit for the area

fenwick16 · #**253** Posted **Dec 10, 2015, 4:05 AM**

This has been revised again but now it is down to 10 storeys tall - http://www.halifax.ca/planning/appli...4_redacted.pdf (according to the drawings, it was resubmitted on Nov 24, 2015).

Keith P. · #**254** Posted **Dec 10, 2015, 2:21 PM**

Typical for HRM - propose something 15, get rejected, saw it off and try again.

OldDartmouthMark · #**255** Posted **Dec 10, 2015, 6:21 PM**

Strange that they would be worried about height there. I can't see any negative impacts to the surrounding area on that location.

Regardless, whatever they put there it will be better than what's there now, though I have to say the current drawings aren't exactly awe-inspiring.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@44.67905...7i13312!8i6656

Colin May · #**256** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 4:57 PM**

The developer, Monaco Investments,wanted to build at the Walker funeral home on Prince Albert and was knocked back at UARB when staff were thoroughly embarrassed by evidence presented by experts. I'll lay money that a certain councillor lopped 5 storeys off the proposal.
The triangular block of Pleasant, Southdale and Prince Arthur should have been acquired by HRM and altered to provide one entrance/exit to/from Pleasant with the larger eastern section added to the Sobeys plaza lot where denser development is much more suitable. Closure of Prince Arthur would be the sensible option.

Colin May · #**257** Posted **Jan 9, 2016, 6:33 PM**

PIM set for January 21 at Alderney School.
http://www.halifax.ca/planning/Appli...269Details.php

The Banook Area Residents Association is plastering a very wide area with 2 messages : 'Save the fire station' and '10 storeys is too high' and 'Wait until center plan is approved' and 'Increased Traffic leads to costly sidewalks'.
This one will be approved.

gypsy · #**258** Posted **Mar 1, 2016, 11:40 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin May

PIM set for January 21 at Alderney School.
http://www.halifax.ca/planning/Appli...269Details.php

The Banook Area Residents Association is plastering a very wide area with 2 messages : 'Save the fire station' and '10 storeys is too high' and 'Wait until center plan is approved' and 'Increased Traffic leads to costly sidewalks'.
This one will be approved.

Has there been any news on this since the meeting?