Found Photos - Page 18

RyeJay · #**341** Posted: **Mar 5, 2012, 3:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

I just view Halifax as a small east coast US city with a splash of european. The east coast style is generally not evergreen.

I agree there is an American east coast trend to neglect coniferous trees in urban forests in favour of more tropical-looking trees. What is becoming more common along this American coast, however, is urban treelessness. The cities are not budgeting to provide adequate care for urban vegetation, nor are they prepared for the northern migration of southern insect infestations; as well, American cities are much slower to respond to hurricane torn habitats with replanting -- even inside city borders.

I don't think either trend is something to which Halifax should aspire. I prefer the 'natural' look. I prefer functionality, as we largely rely on trees for carbon storage.

I value, and greatly miss, the older trees of Point Pleasant Park and McNabs Island. Growing trees does take time, unfortunately, which is something we haven't.

worldlyhaligonian · #**342** Posted: **Mar 5, 2012, 9:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by RyeJay

I agree there is an American east coast trend to neglect coniferous trees in urban forests in favour of more tropical-looking trees. What is becoming more common along this American coast, however, is urban treelessness. The cities are not budgeting to provide adequate care for urban vegetation, nor are they prepared for the northern migration of southern insect infestations; as well, American cities are much slower to respond to hurricane torn habitats with replanting -- even inside city borders.

I don't think either trend is something to which Halifax should aspire. I prefer the 'natural' look. I prefer functionality, as we largely rely on trees for carbon storage.

I value, and greatly miss, the older trees of Point Pleasant Park and McNabs Island. Growing trees does take time, unfortunately, which is something we haven't.

I don't quite know what you mean by "tropical"... I think that implies other species. Do you mean temperate?

Well, trees do grow back... Halifax is surrounded by trees and probably has some of the most trees of any city I've ever been to... so I'm not really that upset. PPP continues to look better.

Anyway, here's a pic I found on Flickr, credit: DavidNS6

worldlyhaligonian · #**343** Posted: **Mar 5, 2012, 9:28 PM**

Can't wait for Bioscience to be demo'd out of that pic.

someone123 · #**344** Posted: **Mar 5, 2012, 9:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

I don't quite know what you mean by "tropical"... I think that implies other species. Do you mean temperate?

I think trees are often chosen because of practical concerns like maintenance requirements, what sort of shade they create, their shape, etc.

It is interesting to look at where forests are deciduous and where they are not. There are actually a bunch of tropical areas that are deciduous because they have a long dry season (so it is worth the cost of dropping leaves to avoid losing moisture through them). Along wet coastal areas you get evergreen forests because the weather conditions are more stable year-round.

RyeJay · #**345** Posted: **Mar 5, 2012, 10:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

I don't quite know what you mean by "tropical"... I think that implies other species. Do you mean temperate?

Well, trees do grow back... Halifax is surrounded by trees and probably has some of the most trees of any city I've ever been to... so I'm not really that upset. PPP continues to look better.

Yes, I've said temperate.
I'm also saying that deciduous tress therefore appear "more tropical-looking" than coniferous because they are broadleafed as opposed to bearing needles.

It takes hundreds of years for a forest to regain it's height and density of vegetation to again be the carbon sink it once was. Point Pleasant Park and McNabs Island will not even nearly be restored to their past states before the next big hurricane hits. McNabs is not yet cleared of its many dead trees. If it were only a small number of trees then new growth would not be hindered; however, McNabs' forest looks as though it has been clear cut, yet the trees have been left to rot (which is great news for moss, but not new tree growth in the short-term).

I'm afraid the old-growth appeal of PPP is a thing of the past.

worldlyhaligonian · #**346** Posted: **Mar 5, 2012, 10:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by RyeJay

Yes, I've said temperate.
I'm also saying that deciduous tress therefore appear "more tropical-looking" than coniferous because they are broadleafed as opposed to bearing needles.

It takes hundreds of years for a forest to regain it's height and density of vegetation to again be the carbon sink it once was. Point Pleasant Park and McNabs Island will not even nearly be restored to their past states before the next big hurricane hits. McNabs is not yet cleared of its many dead trees. If it were only a small number of trees then new growth would not be hindered; however, McNabs' forest looks as though it has been clear cut, yet the trees have been left to rot (which is great news for moss, but not new tree growth in the short-term).

I'm afraid the old-growth appeal of PPP is a thing of the past.

No, but they didn't have "old growth" per se. I'm pretty sure there are only a few old growth stands in all of NS.

You have to understand, most trees in NS have been cut down and regrown several times over.

RyeJay · #**347** Posted: **Mar 6, 2012, 12:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

No, but they didn't have "old growth" per se. I'm pretty sure there are only a few old growth stands in all of NS.

You have to understand, most trees in NS have been cut down and regrown several times over.

I feel as though you're understanding what I'm trying to convey, but you're arguing over semantics. Nova Scotia has not gone through several forest regeneration cycles during its occupancy of European decendants. Acreage for tree farms is something completely different. I will rephrase it without metaphorical adjectives: Halifax will be known not just for its short buildings but for its short trees.

Hali87 · #**348** Posted: **Mar 6, 2012, 1:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by RyeJay

I feel as though you're understanding what I'm trying to convey, but you're arguing over semantics. Nova Scotia has not gone through several forest regeneration cycles during its occupancy of European decendants. Acreage for tree farms is something completely different. I will rephrase it without metaphorical adjectives: Halifax will be known not just for its short buildings but for its short trees.

The trees here actually are noticeably shorter than those in most other provinces. I think it might have something to do with the shallow soil.

RyeJay · #**349** Posted: **Mar 6, 2012, 5:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hali87

The trees here actually are noticeably shorter than those in most other provinces. I think it might have something to do with the shallow soil.

Shallow soil is an interesting hypothesis. More frequent, stronger hurricanes is more of a theory, however.

worldlyhaligonian · #**350** Posted: **Mar 6, 2012, 10:59 PM**

Not to continue this tree discussion, but I believe following the destruction of all the old growth, the faster growing, shorter species prevailed. There is very little diversity in NS forests.

worldlyhaligonian · #**351** Posted: **Mar 18, 2012, 4:41 PM**

I think it needs more lighthouses.

Credit: EPDave on Flickr

cormiermax · #**352** Posted: **Mar 18, 2012, 5:35 PM**

Do they plan on renovating the airports interior as well? Because right now it looks like crap.

bluenoser · #**353** Posted: **May 9, 2012, 4:36 PM**

Most of the area in this photo hasn't changed much but interesting anyway...

This view of Clayton Park subdivision and the Geyser Hill transmission tower was taken in August 1986. Farnham Gate Road, in the foreground, only reached as far as the Nova Scotia Power lines, now a trail. (The Chronicle Herald archive)

http://thechronicleherald.ca/hcw/937...HfQLY.facebook

Jstaleness · #**354** Posted: **May 12, 2012, 11:32 AM**

Inspired by some of the conversation of this in the Waterside Centre thread. Here is some old pictures of Garden Crest during construction.

http://www.halifaxhistory.ca/GardenCrest.htm

someone123 · #**355** Posted: **May 14, 2012, 6:38 AM**

I thought this was an exceptional photo. The buildings around Joseph Howe/Arm look larger than I could have thought. There are some nice views around Larry Uteck Blvd.

Source

someone123 · #**356** Posted: **Jul 10, 2012, 6:56 PM**

Here's a great aerial photo that shows some of the construction sites downtown. Spring Garden Road will be pretty built up once the Clyde Street buildings go in.

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harryc · #**357** Posted: **Jul 10, 2012, 7:17 PM**

From the occupation of Krakow

someone123 · #**358** Posted: **Aug 15, 2012, 9:08 PM**

Here's a repost from the Canada section. I'd like to see a newer aerial photo taken in a few months with all the new cranes. Maybe the Nova Centre and Clyde Street excavation will also be started by then.

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I found a nice aerial of Halifax here: http://www.macmedia.ca/index.php/new...vel-aug-3.html

I guess it's from autumn 2011 based on some of the construction sites.

Vl@dy · #**359** Posted: **Aug 16, 2012, 11:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

Here's a great aerial photo that shows some of the construction sites downtown. Spring Garden Road will be pretty built up once the Clyde Street buildings go in.

Sorry for the ignorance, but the Spring garden road is the one that seems a big star? I'd see, on a webcam, the area of Halifax Commons (very beautiful), is near of this Spring garden area?
I try to learn many things as possible on Halifax, but i still not understand how it is structure of the city

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Thanks

resetcbu1 · #**360** Posted: **Aug 17, 2012, 2:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vl@dy

Sorry for the ignorance, but the Spring garden road is the one that seems a big star? I'd see, on a webcam, the area of Halifax Commons (very beautiful), is near of this Spring garden area?
I try to learn many things as possible on Halifax, but i still not understand how it is structure of the city

.

Thanks

The star shape is the Citadel , a 18th century for built to defend the city.... it is somewhat attached to the commons although I'm not sure if technicaly it is part of it as it is a national historic site and run by Parks Cnada..... both the citadel and commons are fairly close to Spring Garden

you may be thinking of public gardens as well.... it is quite nice