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Re: LGBT Seniors Residence Public Meeting

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From: John vG
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:19
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On Feb 3, 7:20 pm, wmd <wmd5...@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> On 03/02/2011 3:50 PM, Donna W. wrote:
>
> > So where is the church going if the residence is to be on that site?
>
> > My brother and late sister-in-law were married there. Lovely church
> > the last time I was in there.
>
> My aunt is very active with that church.
>
> Looking at the concept drawing, the building mass will face onto Willow
> Street. The seniors' residence will have an entrance from Windsor
> Street, with another entrance from Willow Street.
>
> The church itself will be integrated into the building along Willow
> Street, with a design different from that of the residence.
>
> Here is the concept drawing:
>
> http://spiritplace.ca/images/artist-rendering-large.jpg
>
> The cynic in me thinks that they'll face an uphill battle. Since it is
> progressive, and new, and tall, it will be opposed by a certain segment
> of the Halifax population. This seems to slow a lot of development in
> the city.
>
> wmd

I think it's a great looking building and would be very good for the
neighbourhood, as in it will bring good residents to the area. Mind
you, if I lived on Willow I would be opposing it purely on its huge
size. Since I'm not an immediate neighbour I just see it as a good
plan.
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From: John vG <jvangurp@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: LGBT Seniors Residence Public Meeting
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:19:52 -0800 (PST)
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