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fenwick16 · #**3641** Posted **Apr 24, 2012, 10:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

That site is far too valuable to be used for something like this. An armoury should be located off the peninsula in an industrial or isolated area. Just imagine what the Willow Park site could be if made available for use.

I imagined it as being a site for a stadium.

I think this is one more indication of the difficulty (at a reasonable price) of finding 10 acres or more for a stadium on the peninsula.

eastcoastal · #**3642** Posted **Apr 26, 2012, 9:41 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith P.

That site is far too valuable to be used for something like this. An armoury should be located off the peninsula in an industrial or isolated area. Just imagine what the Willow Park site could be if made available for use.

Agreed

worldlyhaligonian · #**3643** Posted **Apr 26, 2012, 6:40 PM**

And why aren't they restoring the other armoury?

resetcbu1 · #**3644** Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 3:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

And why aren't they restoring the other armoury?

the old armoury is so nice .... it would be a shame if it is demolished .

beyeas · #**3645** Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 12:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by resetcbu1

the old armoury is so nice .... it would be a shame if it is demolished .

Agreed.

It is a structure that is well worth saving.

I have heard of other places converting old armouries into performing arts venues.

reddog794 · #**3646** Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 1:48 PM**

They have been doing extensive work on the foundation, as well as new shingles, and a new roof at the back.

haligonia · #**3647** Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 2:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by beyeas

Agreed.

It is a structure that is well worth saving.

I have heard of other places converting old armouries into performing arts venues.

If it was ever abandoned by the military, the Armoury would make an absolutely gorgeous theatre or live music venue.

worldlyhaligonian · #**3648** Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 8:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by haligonia

If it was ever abandoned by the military, the Armoury would make an absolutely gorgeous theatre or live music venue.

A Deadmau5 show in there would be bonkers!

Jstaleness · #**3649** Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 11:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

A Deadmau5 show in there would be bonkers!

kph06 · #**3650** Posted **Apr 29, 2012, 6:40 PM**

This is work at the Agricola St. NSLC, photo by me:

Jstaleness · #**3651** Posted **Apr 29, 2012, 6:57 PM**

Store staff say that the majority of that brick wall you shot will be turned into large store front windows. At least it will be brighter inside.

someone123 · #**3652** Posted **May 2, 2012, 7:23 AM**

The data processing centre at 1580 Grafton is being listed for sale by Avison Young. This is a great site for redevelopment and could complement the Nova Centre nicely.

I could see Grafton being a pretty nice street in a few years, particularly if we also see a good use for the old library and a good redevelopment of the St. Mary's parking lot.

-Harlington- · #**3653** Posted **May 2, 2012, 1:23 PM**

Thats great because that building kills graffton, Id love to see something in that space that actually helps the street

gm_scott · #**3654** Posted **May 2, 2012, 3:50 PM**

That's a huge site. Great news.

coolmillion · #**3655** Posted **May 2, 2012, 7:34 PM**

I just noticed this new building at the corner of Cornwallis and Creighton. It's small but fits nicely in the neighbourhood and looks like it might have space for retail or a restaurant on the ground floor.

someone123 · #**3656** Posted **May 2, 2012, 7:47 PM**

Looks like that's for the empty lot on the northeast side that has the bridge mural. It's great to see little lots like that filling in.

This forum tends to focus on big developments, but I think the fine-grained infill projects are how great neighbourhoods are created.

haligonia · #**3657** Posted **May 2, 2012, 11:57 PM**

The quality windows that they used here make such a difference.

Keith P. · #**3658** Posted **May 3, 2012, 11:14 AM**

I am confused by this story:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-s...by-design.html

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Residents are divided over a development plan that includes a 24-storey building for downtown Dartmouth.

The apartment building would go on Wyse Road, near the Macdonald Bridge. It's the tallest of several new buildings proposed for vacant lots in the area.

Andy Fillmore, project manager for HRM By Design, calls it a "plan for everybody."

Is this an actual proposal or just a planning exercise?

Of course it attracted the usual comments from those who belive any building taller than 4 floors will cause the earth to spin off its axis, but whatever.

I am increasingly concerned about Fillmore and his attempt to become a Soviet-style building czar for this town. More later.

JET · #**3659** Posted **May 3, 2012, 12:05 PM**

if that is the huge empty lot that is beside the bridge, it would be very interesting to see what is proposed. Height isn't an issue for me, but it would be exciting to see something interesting for a change

-Harlington- · #**3660** Posted **May 3, 2012, 1:22 PM**

Most comments on that article seem to be in favor of development and also seem to have a hell of a lot more likes/agrees than the ones that are against, or at least that is how it looked when I read it .