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R-1 is R-1

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Justin Tousignan
9 years ago

put it elsewhere.

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Mary Mott
9 years ago

I agree that a seven-storey apartment complex should not be built in this small, quaint residential area. There is enough large buildings all around the North End encroaching on this space already. Don't put one inside!

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Susan Kulik
9 years ago

Ignoring R-1 designation opens the door to developers and businesses to do as they please in ALL areas of HRM.

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Robin Grant
9 years ago

Agree - this does not fit with the residential neighbourhood, nor with R1 zoning, nor with Centre Plan.

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Mary Lloy
9 years ago Featured

If developers are given approval to change the R-1 zoning designation in a residential neighbourhood, without the support of the area residents ...what is the point of the zoning designation in the first place? R-1 is R-1 and needs to be upheld!

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jane allen
9 years ago

r-1 is r-1 says it all. this development does not fit into r-1

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Ann and Lewis cruickshanks
9 years ago

This project does not fit with the residential nature of this community

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Rodrick Taylor
9 years ago

There are way too many high-rises in the North-end now. No more need to be added anywhere. WE MUST STOP THIS TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT.

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Matthew Bishp
9 years ago

As a Hydrostone neighbourhood resident, I strongly appose these sorts of developments - completely ignorant of the scale and character of the streetscape.

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nancy shackell
9 years ago

--it's R1 for a reason, developers should respect that.

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Ralph A Urquhart
9 years ago

makes no sense. I'm disappointed the trustees sold to a developer.

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William Kay
9 years ago Featured

We are new to the neighbourhood and are concerned about this present proposal. We support the community's interest in an appropriate development plan that fits in with the unique and historic character of the area. If possible, a smaller condo complex using the existing foundations and facade of the United Memorial Church might have some potential. There are many examples in Halifax of developers renovating heritage properties into modern living spaces that fit within the character of unique neighbourhoods such as the Hydrostone.

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Lois Randall
9 years ago Featured

This proposal sets yet another negative precedent for future development in the North End. To insert a building of this size in the midst of an R1 zone completely ignores the intent of this zoning. The proper course would be to complete the detached home format of the street not what is being proposed!

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Judy Durant
9 years ago

We are zoned R1 and the proposed building certainly would not fit in.

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Karen Kroll
9 years ago Featured

Living in this neighbourhood for the last 37 years, I believe a 7 story apartment is more objectionable. I enjoy the new density of the area along with the commercial businesses that are here now. I fear a 7 story apartment in the middle of our neighbor would distroy the community spirit that is part of this area.

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Mary Reardon
9 years ago

I have given my extensive reasons for objecting for this proposed development on my feedback form which I filled out at the Atlantica presentation, with my name, phone number, and e-mail.

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Barbara Lindthaler
9 years ago

When developers purchase R1 properties what makes them think they can have it changed regardless of the local sentiment? Or the city bylaws and plans to meet their greed ?

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Nicholas Carson
9 years ago Featured

This R1 designated area from Young across to Russell and between Gottingen and Devonshire comprises single family dwellings which should not be spoiled with a 7 storey apartment building - there are many of these being erected at the top end of this small residential enclave and we do not want them spreading down into the heart of these classic homes.

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Elaine Craven
9 years ago

This development does not fit into the neighbourhood

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Leo Booth
9 years ago

Lived in this hood for years and have seen it grow and prosper but this last while it is getting turned into a too dense population. No need ruin it with another giant structure to feed the developers addiction.