Friends of the Wave?
Joking aside, Halifax is getting a new national treasure. This is going to boost the city's profile within the country. The timing of Canada's 150th birthday, with the openning of this naval memorial, alongside the "commemoration" of 100 years since the Halifax Explosion means that, in 2017, there will be an association between Canadian patriotism and a remembrance of Halifax.
I'm relieved the downtown in finally filling in so that out-of-province guests can enjoy an urban environment during their visit. Visitors will hopefully have more retail options, too, once the new residential and hotel projects increase consumer demand. Scotia Square and Park Lane still have a long way to go... At this point I'm more optimistic about the downtown's retail potential through new mixed use developments.
I used to like Sackville Street: because of Reflections.
Now I
love Sackville Street because of the construction activity, because virtually the entire street is transforming before our eyes. This progress is incredible and I hope this enthusiam translates loud and clear through our media. Wonderful things are happening in Halifax.
Goodbye, wave.