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It's Scotia Square All Over Again |
 APRIL 1, 2010 (POSTED BY: BLOGGER)
This is the architect's model of the new convention center on the left. It has a 60s retro look – much like another of the city's big and bland projects from the 60s, Scotia Square, on the right.
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What's old is the issue |
 JULY 12, 2008 (POSTED BY: BLOGGER)
Discussion about development in Halifax has reached the height of absurdity.
A week ago members of the city’s heritage advisory committee voted 6-4 against Waterside Centre, a development proposed by Ben McCrea’s Armour Group, an infill office project that incorporates the Sweet Basil, O’Carroll’s and Subway restaurants and that would rise six floors above them.
McCrea says the four buildings affected are structurally and financially obsolescent. "They’re completely unusable in their present form." His proposal, designed by architect Andy Lynch, would connect the buildings and retain their historic facades.
After two members left the meeting and further discussion ensued about the s...
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The Hollis Street Towers |
 JANUARY 9, 2008
Are these buildings appropriate for downtown Halifax?
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