Compilation Thread

Dmajackson · #1 Posted: **Jul 10, 2008, 5:45 PM**

HALIFAX DEVELOPMENT COMPILATION LIST

(all photos property of Dmajackson)

HOW TO READ THIS LIST:

RED (Red) - Proposed/Planned
ORANGE (Orange) - Approved/In Sales/Site Prep/Recently Approved
GREEN (Green) - Under Construction (Construction Permit to First Occupancy)
BLUE (Blue) - Recently Completed (Stays in this category for six months following completion of construction)
PURPLE (Purple) - Rejected/Abandoned/Outdated/Expired (Stays in this category for six months following announcement date)

Com - Complete
DA - Development Agreement
Dem - Demolition
DRC - Design Review Committee
HECC - Harbour East Community Council
NWCC - Northwest Community Council
PCC - Peninsula Community Council
PH - Public Hearing
PIM - Public Information Meeting
RC - Regional Council
UC - Under Construction

- With a known height: Height (m) -> Floors -> Name ; Without a known height: Floors -> Name
- Blank spaces (_) and asterisks (*) indicate not applicable or unknown
- Asterisks (*) are also used as place holders (to keep projects lined up)

Empire · #2 Posted: **Jul 10, 2008, 6:14 PM**

Good thread.............

Wishblade · #3 Posted: **Jul 10, 2008, 7:38 PM**

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Dmajackson · #4 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 12:50 AM**

Thanks. I'm curious did i put the height to high or something i always thught there were more buildings going up above 50m....

terrynorthend · #5 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 1:19 AM**

Well UG is theoretically 2 towers, and Kings Wharf may have as many as seven 50m ~150 ft towers. Add to this a number of 12 story developments, there are quite a lot.

spaustin · #6 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 2:11 AM**

Sorry, never mind.

someone123 · #7 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 4:39 AM**

I think this list is more or less complete but this is a lot for a city the size of Halifax, and realistically I don't think we can expect more than a few of these to actually be under construction at any given time.

Personally I don't care that much about highrises specifically and mainly just prefer projects that stitch together or improve upon the urban fabric. Unique architectural contributions are also important.

In the taller building category I think both United Gulf and International Place would bring about major improvements to the urban fabric and would generally give the downtown a more updated feel.

I also have high hopes for the Salter Street waterfront development, which I hope starts soon.

sdm · #8 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 10:11 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by someone123

I think this list is more or less complete but this is a lot for a city the size of Halifax, and realistically I don't think we can expect more than a few of these to actually be under construction at any given time.

Personally I don't care that much about highrises specifically and mainly just prefer projects that stitch together or improve upon the urban fabric. Unique architectural contributions are also important.

In the taller building category I think both United Gulf and International Place would bring about major improvements to the urban fabric and would generally give the downtown a more updated feel.

I also have high hopes for the Salter Street waterfront development, which I hope starts soon.

I rather see all the projects, regardless of height as it truly shows the economic development we are seeing in Halifax.

That being said, i've heard a rumour that the Salter Street is in jepordy and is questionable now.

someone123 · #9 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 4:13 PM**

Well, leased, sold, and under construction projects reflect economic development. Proposals are just proposals.

We've seen plenty of construction in the last few years but nothing along the lines of Unite Gulf etc. I really hope one of them gets off the ground soon. It seems a little unusual that we've heard so little news about either UG or the Salter development.

Dmajackson · #10 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 4:28 PM**

I think I'm going to lower the height to 10 floors and/or 30m because there are a lot more developments going on that are helping the "urban fabric" and densifacation. Does anyone know any recently completed projects fitting this criteria? Is Armoury Square complete yet?

worldlyhaligonian · #11 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 5:37 PM**

No, Armoury Square is not yet complete, they are taking forever finishing parts of the brickwork and no railings are in place. Its close, but not quite there... one of my fav developments U/C, I love how it fills in the space around the north end of the commons. I think that Armoury Villa has potential, but we'll have to see.

Dmajackson · #12 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 5:50 PM**

How about St. James Place and Gladstone Ridge? THey looked complete the last time i was around them...

phrenic · #13 Posted: **Jul 11, 2008, 6:46 PM**

St. James is renting already...or at least they have a sign out front that says so.

One of the two Gladstone towers is complete and has had people living there for some time. I'm not sure of the exact progress on the second, but it is very very close to completion if it is not done already. They are still working on the smaller building on the site.

Dmajackson · #14 Posted: **Jul 14, 2008, 6:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrenic

St. James is renting already...or at least they have a sign out front that says so.

One of the two Gladstone towers is complete and has had people living there for some time. I'm not sure of the exact progress on the second, but it is very very close to completion if it is not done already. They are still working on the smaller building on the site.

I'll put St. James Place as complete and leave Gladstone as is for now. Most of the smaller building was complete when i was around last week. My grandmother is renting a place in the small building and they told her she could move in on July 31st so I'll list Gladstone as complete when she moves in.

Dmajackson · #15 Posted: **Jul 22, 2008, 6:50 PM**

I've added new columns in each section:

Proposed: PM will mean public meeting and I'll put the date, PH will mean public hearing

Approved: expected ground-breaking on project

U/C: expected completion date

Complete: completion date (after six months the project will be removed from the list).

I'm not aware of any public hearings/meetings for now and I'm not sure on some other dates so if I'm wrong or you know the date please post it here or p.m. me.

Haliguy · #16 Posted: **Jul 23, 2008, 12:00 AM**

I'm pretty sure there is a public hearing for the Bayers Road development sometime in August.

Wishblade · #17 Posted: **Jul 23, 2008, 12:39 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haliguy

I'm pretty sure there is a public hearing for the Bayers Road development sometime in August.

There is, on August 12th.

Somehow I think theres going to be some strong opinions on it (however unjustified they are).

Dmajackson · #18 Posted: **Jul 23, 2008, 1:05 AM**

I added it. I had a look on the Halifax website and its only for the MPS ammendments right now i dont think its on the building itself

Dmajackson · #19 Posted: **Jul 23, 2008, 5:56 PM**

The SGR revitalization made me look through the sections again so I've decided to add a new section for HRM initiatives.

Once again if i forgot any please tell me, and please no car-oriented initiatives (like Chebucto Road).

worldlyhaligonian · #20 Posted: **Jul 28, 2008, 3:31 AM**

Comprehensive Listing of Development Applications:

http://www.halifax.ca/planning/Addit...lications.html