Halifax Regional Council has approved a set of alterations to seven registered heritage properties in the heart of downtown Halifax.
The decision came out of a pair of reports that council considered — and approved — during its meeting on Tuesday.
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Both reports were related to proposed developments from Dexel Developments and Kassner Goodspeed Architects.
The idea is to restore and conserve some of the historic buildings, while demolishing portions or the entire building on other properties.
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Council also approved shifting the Gold Cure Institute and the McCoy Building off of their foundations to be physically moved down the street to 1452-1456 Carlton St.
The demolition and alteration of the other buildings would facilitate two developments known as “The Promenade on Robie Street” and “Spring Garden West.”
The proposed development, which has yet to be approved by council, and would be enclosed by Spring Garden Road, Carlton St., College St. and Robie St.
In total, the developments would have four towers that range between 16 and 30 storeys.
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But the deal is not set in stone.
A public hearing on both proposals will be held — giving the public and the developers a chance to argue their case in front of council.
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