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Old Posted Nov 24, 2008, 10:19 PM
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Did some research to confirm the heights of the buildings and found an article that doesn't tell the heights but i does sum up the development nicely:

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Harbour Isle
Bedford Basin


Lisa Van de Ven, National Post
Published: Saturday, November 01, 2008

The Yorkville Group recently unveiled its plans for a 25-acre master-planned project on the waterfront of Halifax's Bedford Basin. Designed by Kassner Goodspeed Architects Limited and Page + Steele Architects, the site will feature four condominium buildings when completed, with more than 500 units in total, as well as retail elements, a hotel, parks, a marina and a residents' club. The first building-- the Regatta--has been released for sale, featuring 114 units and a LEED-registered energy-efficient design.

BUILDER/DEVELOPER The Yorkville Group

BUILDING The first building, the Regatta, is nine storeys

SUITES One-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom, two-bedroom-plus-den and three-bedroom units

SIZE 500 to 2,400 square feet

OCCUPANCY Fall, 2010

TARGET MARKET A range of buyers, including Baby Boomers, downsizers and professionals

FEATURES Units include floor-to-ceiling windows, nine-and 10-foot ceilings in the living areas, Energy Star appliances, individual hydro metering, walk-in closets and terraces of 150 to 1,600 sq. ft.

AMENITIES The project will include an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, hot tubs, saunas, fitness facilities, a screening room, a billiards room, a meeting room, a lounge with a library and a car wash bay. The master plan also includes 1,500 ft. of boardwalk, a hotel, shops, parks, a marina and a resident's club overlooking the Dartmouth Yacht Club.

STANDOUTS The site is close to local amenities --including golf courses, theatre, restaurants and boating-- while the airport is approximately 15 minutes away. The project will also be built to energy-efficient LEED standards.

SALES OFFICE Located at 675 Windmill Rd. in Dartmouth, N. S. Open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p. m., and weekends and holidays from noon to 5 p. m. Call 902-481-2300 or visit harbourisle.ca
The Regretta is the building on the far left in most renderings (from the water).
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