@@AndrewStephensare you sure. Ever been to any traffic/roadway planning meetings? Or just take a look at the crosswalk at Creighton and Cunard (concrete blocks in the crosswalk, yep they improved the road for cycling & now pedestrians have to venture into the intersection). Halifax still has a small town mentally, not that of a big city.
I’m curious to know how the additional traffic (cars, walkers, cyclist, buses, Greenlands for parks…) will be addressed by the builders vs taxes payers?
Thank you for doing this video. I think it is a step in the right direction. Very little impact to individuals because not many people can get construction financing. I do find the proposal missaligned in that they will allow 40 story buildings but only increased ER-3 zoning to 12 meters from 11 meters. It would make more sense to allow more 6-10 story buildings and keep maximum heights at 30 stories. Sure the REITs will love this as they manage apartments, but for existing condo buildings you will still need 80% approval to rebuild and where would the residents go. In Vancouver I hear that property taxes will rise to new zoning regardless if you building something biggers so Halifax should be prepared for higher taxes again next year.
I just hope this is presented to the public in a realistic way. This proposal is not going to reduce tent sales at Canadian Tire if you catch my drift. I also hope infrastructure is part of the proposal as the Bedford Highway, or any highway for that matter can’t handle much more. I say this knowing that something hope that if or when this is rolled out it is done gradually.
How do you feel about this proposal? 😬
I think it's a good thing. Further down the road I would like to see Halifax and Dartmouth get a more impressive skyline.
Agreed! Density is a good thing!
This is a big change for my property. I have a 10,000 sq ft vacant lot directly beside my tiny 1900 lot.
I'm in Bedford. As long as we leave Sandy Lake alone Im fine. Still pissy about Second Lake.
Fair enough! Lots of change coming..
Halifax is growing up! 👍
Very much so! Exciting times overall (But.. coming with some growing pains!)
@@AndrewStephensare you sure. Ever been to any traffic/roadway planning meetings? Or just take a look at the crosswalk at Creighton and Cunard (concrete blocks in the crosswalk, yep they improved the road for cycling & now pedestrians have to venture into the intersection).
Halifax still has a small town mentally, not that of a big city.
I’m curious to know how the additional traffic (cars, walkers, cyclist, buses, Greenlands for parks…) will be addressed by the builders vs taxes payers?
I think we all know the answer to that one haha
Thank you for doing this video. I think it is a step in the right direction. Very little impact to individuals because not many people can get construction financing. I do find the proposal missaligned in that they will allow 40 story buildings but only increased ER-3 zoning to 12 meters from 11 meters. It would make more sense to allow more 6-10 story buildings and keep maximum heights at 30 stories. Sure the REITs will love this as they manage apartments, but for existing condo buildings you will still need 80% approval to rebuild and where would the residents go. In Vancouver I hear that property taxes will rise to new zoning regardless if you building something biggers so Halifax should be prepared for higher taxes again next year.
I just hope this is presented to the public in a realistic way. This proposal is not going to reduce tent sales at Canadian Tire if you catch my drift. I also hope infrastructure is part of the proposal as the Bedford Highway, or any highway for that matter can’t handle much more. I say this knowing that something hope that if or when this is rolled out it is done gradually.
Infrastructure is a huge worry right now for sure. Not to mention healthcare, schools, etc.. The list goes on and on!
Love the videos, but a subtitle typo: gentle density, not gentile density
Whoops... Too late now! Nice catch haha
Needs to be done. Full stop. But people will be NIMBY's to the bitter end for sure
nice work man!
Appreciate it Dave! I've been following your guys journey online for a few years now. Keep it up!
Great video brother!
Thanks Hutch!
No. We don't need more " density". We do need to end mass migration, though ( and Halifax has enough of a " skyline"- it isn't "Toronto North").
I think a lot of the general opinion surrounding this proposal will be aligned with your opinion