[Dartmouth] Garden View Suites (174 Main) | ? M | 10 Fl | Approved

[Querce]

http://tealarchitects.com/project/multi-family-modern-dartmouth/



The new GardenView, located in Dartmouth’s Main Street area, is planned as a mixed-use multi-generational development project serving diverse community needs. The two buildings will include 70 apartments above a market of restaurants, cafes, and other commercial services and are at the forefront of modest cost housing in Nova Scotia.

Highlighted features:

• aiming to be Nova Scotia’s first 6-storey wood frame building
• bench-marking through Efficiency Nova Scotia to obtain a high level of sustainability
• integrating with Ocean View Continuing Care Center
• landscaping a roof-top deck for residents


http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/dartmouth-main-street-residential-1.3747121

http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/13939...h-project-would-take-wood-to-new-heights

Things are starting to happen, since power is being disconnected

[Jstaleness]

It would be nice to see the same type of material used on the street facing side. The wall facing up Main St. is much less bland than beige.

[ns_kid]

This is an exciting proposal that will be long overdue shot in the arm for Main Street. Unfortunately, there is a significant number of ugly and decaying properties between Caledonia/Woodlawn Rd. and the Circ that cry out for redevelopment. The artist's concept for the Garden View property in fact omits the gritty repair shop/pizza parlour next door. Several other properties -- including the Army-Navy club building, the Seasons motel, the former Wacky Wheatley/Doull Books building, several strip malls and, of course, the vacant Ford dealership property -- are all festering eyesores IMHO.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by ns_kid

This is an exciting proposal that will be long overdue shot in the arm for Main Street. Unfortunately, there is a significant number of ugly and decaying properties between Caledonia/Woodlawn Rd. and the Circ that cry out for redevelopment. The artist's concept for the Garden View property in fact omits the gritty repair shop/pizza parlour next door. Several other properties -- including the Army-Navy club building, the Seasons motel, the former Wacky Wheatley/Doull Books building, several strip malls and, of course, the vacant Ford dealership property -- are all festering eyesores IMHO.

Don't forget pretty much all of the north side of Main st with the various grow op/weed/pawn shops.

[Querce]

have to start somewhere, though

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by Querce

have to start somewhere, though

Yeah, hopefully this is the first step in improving the street/neighborhood.

[Dmajackson]

Demolition permit was issued last week for this building. Anybody know if this project is slated to go ahead?

[JonHiseler]

https://twitter.com/DarrenFisherNS/status/1305589708223901697/photo/1

Down it goes

[kph06]

Rendering for former Garden View restaurant at 174 Main Street:


Source

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

It looks like it needs two knobs. One to turn the volume up and down and another to select a station.

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

It looks like it needs two knobs. One to turn the volume up and down and another to select a station.

That design will add a lot to that part of Dartmouth

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

Originally Posted by Dartguard

That design will add a lot to that part of Dartmouth

I'm happy to see this area of Main Street evolve. This end of Main Street reminds me somewhat of the Dutch Village Road area. The topography in each of these two areas is interesting and creates a real sense of place/a distinct vibe. When I hear someone say "Main Street in Dartmouth" this is the area I think of rather than the rest of it which stretches out to the 107. Is this area actually Woodlawn?

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

I'm happy to see this area of Main Street evolve. This end of Main Street reminds me somewhat of the Dutch Village Road area. The topography in each of these two areas is interesting and creates a real sense of place/a distinct vibe. When I hear someone say "Main Street in Dartmouth" this is the area I think of rather than the rest of it which stretches out to the 107. Is this area actually Woodlawn?

Woodlawn is the area of Housing that occupies the streets between Portland street and Main. Most of the streets were named for the Ships the RCN lost in World War Two.

[JET]

Originally Posted by Dartguard

Woodlawn is the area of Housing that occupies the streets between Portland street and Main. Most of the streets were named for the Ships the RCN lost in World War Two.

I never knew that, thanks.

[JET]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

It looks like it needs two knobs. One to turn the volume up and down and another to select a station.

Good one,
Maybe they will add it to the design.
Nice art deco design.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

It looks like it needs two knobs. One to turn the volume up and down and another to select a station.

Funny, my first thought was that it looked like an old electric heater.

[Jstaleness]

I'll grab the kerosine Keith.

[Dmajackson]

I moved the latest discussion to this thread.

I'm not usually a fan of overly round buildings but that might be picky considering the low bar set by Main Street. This should be a nice addition to the neighbourhood.