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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian
Totally, this is like the catalyst for even more development.
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Compared to its previous rate of development, Halifax seems to be booming; but I agree with you in that this current level of development is nothing compared to just how quickly the ball will be rollin' once the economic benefits of shipbuilding become more obvious.
Halifax's established urban framework actually gives it a great advantage when compared to other municipalities in Atlantic Canada (though to a lesser extent when compared to St. John's). Halifax nearly has an infrastructural monopoly on the market for younger demographics (and their lifestyles).
Urbanites: Some by choice, most by financial necessity (debt).
Downtown Halifax will see more focus, not just because we've bothered to get around to composing HRMbyDesign -- but because the market is demanding living options within centres of density. People want public transit; they want services close-by; they want large parks; they want to reside near sources of employment.
I don't wish for Halifax to jump as hardcore as Toronto into its condo endeavours. Moderate with rental, please.
In the context of Atlantic Canada, Halifax's urbanite appeal is most abundant by far, especially due to a great deal of this region's municipalities that aren't moving toward inward urbanism; therefore, Atlantic Canada will grow in its significance as to being a contributor to Halifax's population growth. This is a bigger deal than Halifax's other modes of immigration.
Big changes are a'comin'.