[Halifax] Saint Lawrence Place | 40 & 18 m | 13 & 5 fl | Completed - Page 5

halifaxboyns · #81 Posted **Dec 6, 2010, 1:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jstaleness

I like the look of this. There is lots more room up the street for more development as well. This will bring new life into that area.

I'm hopeful. I could see the entire area that was designated for high density being filled up with buildings up to about 15 stories in glass and steel, brick - you name it. It will really make the area start to be reborn. I must admit that part of me was sad that my mom sold my childhood home there, but I understand it. I would've easily lived in it and invested money to re-do it. So much possibility for Fairview; the lots are about 4000 square feet and have great potential.

What I would like to see done is restore the original R-2 zoning for many of the lots from the Bi-hi over to Main. For some reason, when the area was annexed into the old City of Halifax, it was down zoned (despite being built at an R-2 level in the county). So many homeowners have legal basement units, but because there are no records have to go through hell to prove it (like my mom did). It's silly. Plus; what a great way to encourage redevelopment and a little bit more density. Someone could buy a house, take it down and build a duplex and have some extra $ for their mortgage!

kph06 · #82 Posted **Dec 7, 2010, 3:52 PM**

The general design of this really reminds me of the Paramount, except in this case the larger structure is rotated 90 degrees. Even the trim detail on the smaller building is similar.

hfxtradesman · #83 Posted **Dec 15, 2010, 12:15 AM**

This is the next one to start for Fares. As the picture of the building is up and the whole site is caged in.

worldlyhaligonian · #84 Posted **Dec 15, 2010, 3:27 AM**

Excellent... 6955 is visible from the West End mall parking lot and I'm sure this one will be too. A little skyline is building up in that area... Craigmore would be amazing to add in.

worldlyhaligonian · #85 Posted **Dec 15, 2010, 9:28 PM**

Question: Which street does the smaller building front onto?

Dmajackson · #86 Posted **Dec 15, 2010, 9:52 PM**

^The office portion should front onto Joe Howe.

worldlyhaligonian · #87 Posted **Dec 16, 2010, 12:10 AM**

Thanks, that makes sense given the other building to the north.

halifaxboyns · #88 Posted **Dec 18, 2010, 1:04 AM**

Speaking as someone who grew up in Fairview, this will be an awesome project to bring people back to the area. I also think that because the lots in the area have such affordable homes but large sizes, there could be such a great potential for new infill homes in the area.

-Harlington- · #89 Posted **Feb 7, 2011, 5:40 PM**

This project now has a name, i was walking in the area and saw a sign that said Saint Lawrence Place
so if anyone wants to change the name of the thread there it is

Wishblade · #90 Posted **May 16, 2011, 3:01 PM**

Does anybody know when this one will start? I read a disapproving letter towards it in the paper today and it reminded me of it lol.

worldlyhaligonian · #91 Posted **May 16, 2011, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wishblade

Does anybody know when this one will start? I read a disapproving letter towards it in the paper today and it reminded me of it lol.

Haha, really? Is there anywhere in the HRM where people aren't against development. I mean, this building will be the most attractive thing in the area.

Northend Guy · #92 Posted **Jul 26, 2011, 12:26 PM**

Noticed on my drive to work this morning that there is an excavator on site poking a hole in the ground - I was on the opposite end of the lot, so I didn't get a good look.

Dmajackson · #93 Posted **Jul 26, 2011, 6:40 PM**

^That would make sense. With the Trillium almost done they should be starting on this one very soon.

kph06 · #94 Posted **Oct 13, 2011, 4:40 PM**

There is now a website for this project and the new rendering below is from it. Some design changes have taken place. It is under the apartment section of the WM Fares site, last I read they had not made a formal decision with rental vs condo, so they must have decided to go rental. I suspect this one has been bumped down the totem pole with the Clyde Street lots taking priority.

Source

mcmcclassic · #95 Posted **Oct 14, 2011, 1:29 PM**

On the WM Fares website it claims that the St. Lawrence is going to be 13 stories and not 11. Is there anywhere else that supports this?

From the site:

"Forget about snow shoveling or lawn mowing and focus on living in elegance at St. Lawrence Place. Our Thirteen-level building features 9 unique floor plans ranging from 1,214 to 1,541 square feet of living space."

Jstaleness · #96 Posted **Oct 14, 2011, 1:34 PM**

Not sure, but the rendering is 13. Easier to count on the left side.

Northend Guy · #97 Posted **Oct 27, 2011, 2:58 PM**

I saw some permit drawings that indicate 13 - contractors have the plans for pricing now - could see this start in the next couple of months.

halifaxboyns · #98 Posted **Oct 27, 2011, 4:52 PM**

I don't believe the DA approved 13 floors; I wonder if they are applying to amend it?
The new design looks better, at least for me. The two buildings seem better integrated. Still not perfect...but 13 stories in that area (to me) would at least make up for that mockery of a building on Bayers Road.

beyeas · #99 Posted **Oct 28, 2011, 12:57 PM**

I was at mexico lindo for supper last night, and the owner had the drawings of this development on his counter and was telling every customer that they should be supporting the development to help increase density in the area.

Waye Mason · #**100** Posted **Oct 28, 2011, 1:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

I don't believe the DA approved 13 floors; I wonder if they are applying to amend it?
The new design looks better, at least for me. The two buildings seem better integrated. Still not perfect...but 13 stories in that area (to me) would at least make up for that mockery of a building on Bayers Road.

Maybe the back 2 floors in the rendering are the "basement"? 11 floors from ground level? (grasping at straws here).

Looks really good. I hope that ends up being real mortared stone not that bolt on appliqué crap we are seeing all over the city.