[Mike K.]

Be counted!

[Jonovision]

Here!

[skyscraper_1]

Nova Scotian by birth. Dartmouth resident by choice. :)

[hfx_chris]

Present!

Dartmouth resident by choice. :)
:D

[Haliguy]

Here

[hoser111]

Here...(Porters Lake)

[Canadian_Bacon]

I'm here and accounted for.

Now can someone please direct me to the emergency exits in case I get "flammed".:P

[Amanita]

I live here..technically a bit outside the city, but it's HRM, so it's all good.

[beyeas]

lurker here... who is looking to get more involved out of sheer frustration with the small mindedness of Hfx and its council.

[Wishblade]

lurker here... who is looking to get more involved out of sheer frustration with the small mindedness of Hfx and its council.

Welcome to the forums! It's always great to see lurkers finally join in. And don't worry, I think you'll find more positive people here than what you see in council or the papers :P

[worldlyhaligonian]

Here, born and raised in Halifax, currently living in Amsterdam.

Council should take our advice, lol. The peninsula would turn into Manhatten.

[phrenic]

Here

[Canadian_Bacon]

lurker here... who is looking to get more involved out of sheer frustration with the small mindedness of Hfx and its council.

Well their mindedness will not change anytime soon... so don't hold your breath.

They have to be small mindedness... other wise they wouldn't be on the council

Welcome to SSP

[keninhalifax]

Reppin' Barrington Street for two months and counting.

[Mike K.]

So about 19 of your are from the Halifax region. That's impressive and shows just how much interest there is in development on a per-capita basis.

I hope this section continues to grow and that SSP:L can help it do just that.

[Dmajackson]

Long time lurker...first time poster. I'll be reppin' the Bedford area

[gm_scott]

I'll rep the Fall River/Waverly area

[skyscraper_1]

Welcome!

[Hali_user]

I'm from Dartmouth. Currently living in Calgary.

[coolmillion]

I'm in Halifax - have lived here most of my life, except for a stint in Vancouver.

[pchipman]

Don't post much, but follow along. I'm from Halifax

[Architype]

I live in Vancouver (not new), but am originally from Nfld, and have lived in Halifax.

[kwajo]

Hey everyone, just a quick question - somewhat related to the thread, but not exactly.

I'm in Halifax for two days for a conference, and I'm wondering what new developments I should take a look at while I'm walking around town. I used to live in the city, but haven't been here since early 2003, so I thought it would be fun to see what has change in the past few years.

Suggestions? Any "can't miss" developments worth checking out?

Thanks in advance!

[Haliguy]

New Developments off the top of my head since 2003 in the downtown area would be Martello Tower on top of Park Lane the Paramount next to it on South Park St, then there's Salter Gate next to the Brewery Market on Hollis and Salters St, Condos on South Barrington, Armoury Square on Cunard St next to the Commons, Gladestone Ridge development up by Sobey's on Windsor and north, and St James Place next to Fenwick Tower.

[someone123]

Another is Paramount on South Park and then there are the two Garden Crest buildings on Summer St. Maybe the Lexington was after 2003 (?). There are dozens of smaller ones like W Suites on Barrington, the Marriott on Grafton, the brick building on Queen Street, the All Saints development, the ones around the Hydrostone.. there are all kinds of new lowrise buildings around. How interesting they'd be to visit is debatable, but if you just wander around they'd be noticeable.

The Seawall is kind of interesting, although until they open the new Farmers' Market there's not a whole lot in the area. Does NSCAD have public gallery space? There's Pier 21 and the cruise ship area along with the Garrison Brewery.

The new management building at Dal is kind of nice, as is the NSCC building in Dartmouth visible from the Halifax waterfront.

[kwajo]

Thanks very much for the suggestions, I took a couple good walks around the peninsula and took in many of the buildings and sites you suggested.

It was interesting to see how much things have changed in some areas, because after reading so much in the forum about Halifax being slow to develop, etc. I expected much of the city to be exactly as I remembered it. I particularly liked seeing the development of more vertical residential space, as there seemed to be much more in the way of condo and apartment buildings than I ever remember.

Nice to see Halifax doing well for itself, and I really enjoyed my short stay.

[Haliguy]

Thanks very much for the suggestions, I took a couple good walks around the peninsula and took in many of the buildings and sites you suggested.

It was interesting to see how much things have changed in some areas, because after reading so much in the forum about Halifax being slow to develop, etc. I expected much of the city to be exactly as I remembered it. I particularly liked seeing the development of more vertical residential space, as there seemed to be much more in the way of condo and apartment buildings than I ever remember.
Nice to see Halifax doing well for itself, and I really enjoyed my short stay.


Glad to hear you enjoyed you're stay.

There is a lot of development in halifax.I think what you're hearing in the forum is the slow development in the downtown core ,Citidal Hill down to the harbout type thing. There has been a few large highrise development projects such as the Twsisted Sisters that have been delayed because of Heritage groups and lack of leadership by council. There is huge need for new development in this area because of all the Finiacial Service Companies setting up here and the drive to bring more people downtown.

[someone123]

I think the "stagnation" thing is more from people who just read the paper and see something about United Gulf being appealed but have no clue what's actually being built. I've read a lot of comments like "there hasn't been a crane up in Halifax in 20 years" which have no basis in reality.

It is true, however, that very little has been built downtown (although to some degree looking just at the area between the Citadel and waterfront is silly since it's mostly built out - more is bound to happen in surrounding areas). Also, what has been built has not been on the same scale as other buildings. The only 20+ storey building to go up in Halifax in the last couple of years is in suburban Dartmouth. No new Purdy's Wharf, 1801 Hollis, Fenwick, etc. has been built downtown.

[worldlyhaligonian]

Yeah, when alot of the current approved push through there will be a big change.

Halifax really needs a better stadium venue, regardless of franchise.

[Keith P.]

Yeah, when alot of the current approved push through there will be a big change.

Halifax really needs a better stadium venue, regardless of franchise.

You mean an indoor arena? Or a football-type stadium?

I think the odds of either happening are impossibly long as long as Fred MacGillivray is the main proponent given his tendency to promote grandiose schemes and his less than stellar track record of stewardship of public funds.

[Haliguy]

You mean an indoor arena? Or a football-type stadium?

I think the odds of either happening are impossibly long as long as Fred MacGillivray is the main proponent given his tendency to promote grandiose schemes and his less than stellar track record of stewardship of public funds.

You mean as long as Peter Kelly is out Mayor right. Fred MacGillivray has done a lot for this city and is one of its greatest promotors. He at least has vision and thinks big something our goofy mayor lacks.

[worldlyhaligonian]

I mean multipurpose outdoor, like BMO field in Toronto... on the Shannon Park Site

[mitchellirons]

Must we still call the United Gulf development the "Twisted Sisters" project? This is a term first coined by the Heritage Trust, I believe... I just don't think that our use of their rhetoric does justice to the site...

[Haliguy]

Must we still call the United Gulf development the "Twisted Sisters" project? This is a term first coined by the Heritage Trust, I believe... I just don't think that our use of their rhetoric does justice to the site...

Agreed, I just don't know what else to call it. They are suppose to come out with a proper name, but I haven't heard anything yet.

[Wishblade]

Agreed, I just don't know what else to call it. They are suppose to come out with a proper name, but I haven't heard anything yet.

Well, I've always just called it the UG development or the UG towers. I can't stand to call them the "Twisted Sisters".

[someone123]

"Twisted Sisters" is really lame and seriously dates whoever thought it up and the journalists who popularized the nickname. Then again, I guess the 70s and 80s are just like yesterday to most of these people...

I suggest just calling them the United Gulf towers. Hopefully they'll come up with some name soon.

[Commoner]

Live in Halifax, near the commons (hey, the name gives it away I guess). Ever hopeful that Halifax will become a great small city, with excellent mix of great design and nearby to outdoor recreation, that's what I love about being here. Want to encourage great design. Ban vinyl siding! Bury power lines! More public art! (but none of those awful 'painted murals')

[Empire]

Ban vinyl siding!
THANK YOU.......Vinyl siding is the worst building product ever invented. There is nothing appealing about it. It is plastic, it looks like plastic and destroys the visual appearance of every building that is unfortunate enough to have it plastered on it. It warps, twists, fades, blows off in pieces and is either too shiny or too dull and always the wrong colour with black city grime running down its ugly facade. At least some people are having enough sense to rip it off an restore their house to former glory.

[Spitfire75]

Been lurking for a long time, just don't post much either.
Been living in hfx for a little over a year now, but been living in NS my whole life.

[BravoZulu]

I've been following this forum for a while figured it's time I finally register.

BZ

[Haliguy]

I've been following this forum for a while figured it's time I finally register.

BZ

Welcome!

[Mike K.]

It's great to see the numbers rising. Last I checked the count, which was a couple of months ago, 19 members had noted they were from Halifax.

[HaliStreaks]

Born and raised :cheers: :D :D

[MonctonRad]

Thought I'd drop by and say hello. As you might guess by my "handle", I currently live in Moncton and have done so for the last 19 years. Before that however, I lived in Halifax for nine years (while going to university) and consider it to be one of my favourite cities. One day I may even retire back to Halifax.

I'm still pretty familiar with the Halifax scene and have been (and will continue to be) a frequent visitor to your SSP section. Hope you don't mind my occasional two cents worth.:)

Cheers.

[Dmajackson]

Don't forget to counted everyone. I've seen some new faces on this forum lately...:)

[macgregor]

I've also been reading the forum for a while, and realized that I should also be giving something back to the community.
Thanks to everyone for the news that you have posted and your interesting points of view.
I live in downtown Halifax now and have lived here for 14 years. I think it is a great city and hope to live here for the rest of my life.

[Dmajackson]

Welcome to the forum "macgregor" we look forward to your input.

Don't forget to vote on the "Where do you live?" thread.

[cormiermax]

Hey im cormiermax and some of you may no me from skyscrapercity. I have lived in Halifax for 13 years and love it!

[Mike K.]

33 registered Haligonians. Cool.

[worldlyhaligonian]

Hey im cormiermax and some of you may no me from skyscrapercity. I have lived in Halifax for 13 years and love it!

Welcome to SSP: Local Halifax cormiermax... I have seen your posts at skyscrapercity, but this place is much more active and lively discussion. I welcome your input.

[Bkk soidog]

Halifax born..live in Bangkok now. Love the forum, great way to stay in touch.

[pascalosti]

Heard about this site when i lived in Victoria.
I've moved now to Halifax and decided to join.

[hfx_chris]

Welcome! Both to the forums, and the city!

[cormiermax]

Hi im cormiermax, I signed up here about a year ago but then something happened to my account so I disappeared for awhile. Anyway now im back and I plan on being pretty active around the forums :)

[worldlyhaligonian]

Hi im cormiermax, I signed up here about a year ago but then something happened to my account so I disappeared for awhile. Anyway now im back and I plan on being pretty active around the forums :)

Welcome back... I remember you from the SSC forum.

We stay pretty up to date here and look forward to your contributions.

[Doggard]

I don't post much, but still here. Born in Halifax, lived in Toronto for ten years, just moved back here two years ago. Love it.

[2B1B]

Hi all - I found this site while surfing looking for info on the Salter Block property. I live next door at Bishop's Landing so I'm quite interested in what's happening there.

[something_witty]

Hello everyone, I have been creeping on here for a while, and registered last September. I live right across from the commons, but grew up in Dartmouth.

[FuzzyWuz]

Hi guys. I just started posting. I live in Dartmouth, grew up in Wedgewood park in HFX.

[Dmajackson]

Wow four new members in less than a week.

It'll be nice to see the new perspective and input.

Welcome all. :)

[Navig8ur]

Hi

During the week I live on Gladstone St in Wellington Court. Kings Wharf is readily visable across the harbour and the crane from the Trillium is in the distance and I will keep track of both albiet through bino`s.

I will also enjoy watching the next phase of the Gladstone project arise in the near future as I leave for work.

I have enjoyed following your photos and comments as the city continues to grow despite the ongoing recession.

[Novalea]

Hiya

Long time lurker and first time poster.
I'm a relatively new northend (of the Peninsula) resident and love the neighbourhood.

[cormiermax]

Welcome to the forums :D

[Dmajackson]

Hiya

Long time lurker and first time poster.
I'm a relatively new northend (of the Peninsula) resident and love the neighbourhood.

Welcome. :cheers:

I betcha I can guess which street you live on ... :P

[hfx_chris]

Gottingen :)

[Novalea]

Welcome. :cheers:

I betcha I can guess which street you live on ... :P

Original aren't I :rolleyes:

Thanks

PS: What open minded council was responsible for changing the name of the street north of Young? How long ago was that?

[Dr SweetLove]

Hey. I'm from moosejaw, an, cus halifax is way more ballin' ...i moved out here.....I love this place...:P

[mcmcclassic]

Hi, I've been following the form for several months and I finally got around to joining SSP today. I moved into Halifax three months ago from Lower Sackville. I'm looking forward to being able to contribute stuff to this website.

[hfx_chris]

Ballin?

Welcome guys!

[haligonia]

I'm new, but I've been living in Halifax my whole life.
I've been following the forum for over a year, and I'm glad I finally decided to get active on the forum rather than just watch all of you guys talking:) .

[hfx_chris]

We're glad too!
Welcome friend!

[haligonia]

We're glad too!
Welcome friend!
Thanks, hfx_chris

[halifaxboyns]

Halifax born (fairview), Calgary resident.

[Jonovision]

Welcome halifaxboyns.
It's always nice to have some more planners on the forum.

[halifaxboyns]

I don't even remember how I stumbled onto this forum, but I'll have to grab some pics of some of the things you guys discuss that we have out here - like the scramble intersections.

[Keith P.]

It's always nice to have some more planners on the forum.

Speak for yourself. ;)

[halifaxboyns]

Welcome halifaxboyns.
It's always nice to have some more planners on the forum.

Always good to see planners discussing things - but I'm glad its an open forum for all!

[Jstaleness]

Welcome Sk8tr!

What brought you from San Fran to Halifax?

[sk8tr]

Thanks!
I came because of a job and a promise of high quality of life. I grew up in rural New Brunswick, spent 10 years on west coast, split between Vancouver and San Franscisco doing a PhD and PostDoc, and now I have a research lab at Dal.

Both Vancouver and San Francisco were great places to live, but not really great places to raise kids. Halifax was an easy choice. Grandparents nearby, reasonable housing prices, a research-intensive university (no kidding, there's a lot of world-class research happening in the Dal Faculty of Medicine). As mentioned elsewhere on the forum, the local economy seems to be pretty recession-proof. And I'm really attracted to our dense, walkable downtown core and waterfront, which has a lot of the same elements that you see in Vancouver and San Francisco, just at a smaller scale. Plus, we need to encourage more downtown residential to really make it vibrant.

Anyway, happy to be here, and a lurker no more!

[Dmajackson]

I'm sure most people will figure this out fast but just in case;

I (dmajackson) am good old Bedford_DJ.

Because of the fact I am moving out of Bedford this summer I put in a request to change my name so I won't be tied directly to the town for eternity.

Just call me DJ or Dmajackson

:cheers:

- DJ

[pblaauw]

Hi,

I've been reading this forum for a few years, probably just before the current building boom started (most likely when the United Gulf/TexPark development was first dreamed up. I wish they'd start that thing, but I guess it'll be a little while yet.)

Anyhow, I live near the proposed new "rez" at Dal, so I'll be taking pics of it when it starts. I hope it's not as ugly and jail-cellblock-esque as Risley Hall.

Take Care,
Paul

[Barrington south]

Because of the fact I am moving out of Bedford this summer I put in a request to change my name so I won't be tied directly to the town for eternity.



I wouldn't want to be tied to that burb either:haha:

[Dmajackson]

I wouldn't want to be tied to that burb either:haha:

You'd better start watching your mouth! I don't think I'd want to be tied with Downtown either (automatically makes you look like a NIMBY).

P.S. Bedford was a town for 18 years so its still a town to me. :P

[alps]

Hi,

I've been reading this forum for a few years, probably just before the current building boom started (most likely when the United Gulf/TexPark development was first dreamed up. I wish they'd start that thing, but I guess it'll be a little while yet.)

Anyhow, I live near the proposed new "rez" at Dal, so I'll be taking pics of it when it starts. I hope it's not as ugly and jail-cellblock-esque as Risley Hall.

Take Care,
Paul

Welcome! Risley is pretty drab..I look forward for something to go up on the lot along South.

[Nouvellecosse]

Is there a thread on that new "rez"? It's the first I've heard about it.

[Dmajackson]

Is there a thread on that new "rez"? It's the first I've heard about it.

Yah here's a link;

LeMarchant Residences | ?m | 6 Fl | Proposed (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=181297)

[fenwick16]

Welcome! Risley is pretty drab..I look forward for something to go up on the lot along South.

This one looks quite good from the bird's eye view.

http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=rf5dm99q0rrk&scene=43569442&lvl=2&sty=b

[Nouvellecosse]

Yah here's a link;

LeMarchant Residences | ?m | 6 Fl | Proposed (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=181297)Thanks! I'll have to keep an eye on this.

[worldlyhaligonian]

Check this out:

http://boardreader.com/fp/SkyscraperPage_Forum_12795/Halifax_Peninsula_Downtown_Dartmouth_1004100.html

It has stats on SSP: local halifax... I'm leading in posts this week apparently, lol.

:frog:

[Dmajackson]

Check this out:

http://boardreader.com/fp/SkyscraperPage_Forum_12795/Halifax_Peninsula_Downtown_Dartmouth_1004100.html

It has stats on SSP: local halifax... I'm leading in posts this week apparently, lol.

:frog:

Well for the Downtown section I'm not surprised you claimed that title. For me the photo updates I do was the only reason I even got in the top 5 posters.

Now in the Suburbs section I don't think theres even debate over who probalby posts the most. :P

[fairviewdude]

Hi folks,
I've been hanging around here for a while, but just finally signed up. I have a keen interest in development issues, esp smart growth and retail.
I've been involved in speaking on various issues over the years, but nothing in the last while.

[hfxtradesman]

Hi, new to the site but not the city, like what's going on in the city. I sometimes hear about projects before the public and hope to add info.

[worldlyhaligonian]

Welcome to the board fairviewdude and hfxtradesman... we like to hear news in advance!

[Jstaleness]

Welcome to the Forum

[Dmajackson]

Check this out:

http://boardreader.com/fp/SkyscraperPage_Forum_12795/Halifax_Peninsula_Downtown_Dartmouth_1004100.html

It has stats on SSP: local halifax... I'm leading in posts this week apparently, lol.

:frog:

Have you looked at the posts per day graph? The boards been taking a nose dive over the past month (from 80/day down to 0-5/day)

Oh and congrats to fenwick16 for taking over worldly's claim to fame. :P

[fenwick16]

Have you looked at the posts per day graph? The boards been taking a nose dive over the past month (from 80/day down to 0-5/day)

Oh and congrats to fenwick16 for taking over worldly's claim to fame. :P

I don't know how that happened. I have been trying to show some restraint regarding my number of posts. :shrug: I think everybody else has been posting less.

[worldlyhaligonian]

I don't know how that happened. I have been trying to show some restraint regarding my number of posts. :shrug: I think everybody else has been posting less.

Yep, I've cut back this week, lol.

Maybe I'll have to go to that youth addiction clinic if it opens for ssps... skyscraperpage syndrome.

[Dmajackson]

Ok the what the hell ...

the website (http://boardreader.com/fp/SkyscraperPage_Forum_12795/Halifax_Peninsula_Downtown_Dartmouth_1004100.html) that has been keeping track of this forum is now listing me as two different people. Apparently my avatar was albe to post 4 times in the last week!

[fenwick16]

Ok the what the hell ...

the website (http://boardreader.com/fp/SkyscraperPage_Forum_12795/Halifax_Peninsula_Downtown_Dartmouth_1004100.html) that has been keeping track of this forum is now listing me as two different people. Apparently my avatar was albe to post 4 times in the last week!

That is strange. One of my posts is listed as coming from your avatar. I guess your avatar is becoming as powerful as the user. It seems like your avatar is out of control.

[Dmajackson]

That is strange. One of my posts is listed as coming from your avatar. I guess your avatar is becoming as powerful as the user. It seems like your avatar is out of control.

Soon it will take over the entire forum and just post photo after photo of the same construction sites. :P