FAQ'S
Question 1: Where is Spring Garden West?
Spring Garden West refers to the end of Spring Garden that meets Robie Street. The Development will border Robie, Spring Garden and Carlton Streets.
QUESTION 2: What is the timeline for this project?
The following is an estimated timeline for the development:
- Public Hearing April 2023
- Estimated Project Start: 2025
- Estimated Project Completion: 2028
QUESTION 3: Who is developing the project?
Dexel Developments, Dexel Architecture, and Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects will be developing this project. To learn more about Dexel please see their website. To learn more about Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects please see their website.
QUESTION 4: Will any heritage buildings be affected?
Dexel owns three Halifax Heritage designated buildings along Carlton Street starting at the corner with Spring Garden Road with civic addresses 1494, 1484/1480 & 1478.
The proposed Spring Garden West development intends to maintain the original foot print portions of these buildings and keep them completely disengaged from the new building volume. Interior renovations for residential and/or commercial use will include new landscaping, electrical & mechanical systems. Working in collaboration with Heritage groups, Dexel intends to keep the residential character of the facades and to renovate or restore them taking into consideration input from the voluntary public engagement process.
The proposed Spring Garden West development intends to maintain the original foot print portions of these buildings and keep them completely disengaged from the new building volume. Interior renovations for residential and/or commercial use will include new landscaping, electrical & mechanical systems. Working in collaboration with Heritage groups, Dexel intends to keep the residential character of the facades and to renovate or restore them taking into consideration input from the voluntary public engagement process.
QUESTION 5: Where is Balcom Park?
Balcom Park is the small triangle piece of land where Coburg Road meets Robie Street. It currently holds a Metro tansit bus stop and is adjacent to St. Andrews Church. We are currently exploring if this area can be integrated into the engagement.