Halifax LEAP
Monday, January 23, 2006
LAW COURTS
I was wondering what other cities are doing with law courts? Any body have examples of law courts, that are also good civic spaces? Please hit the comment button and let us all know.
In particular I am trying to find pictures of the law courts in Port Coquitlam, BC. Having visited this building, I can honestly say it is well done. If I get any pictures or plans I will post them.
In my wondering around I came upon the following examples. The first one, from Missisipi is similar to the square footage of the law courts that the Province of Nova Scotia is wanting to build somewhere in the HRM.
Dan M Russell Jr. Law Courts in Gulfport, Miss.
Kliment & Halsband Architects www.kliment-halsband.com/
Commonwealth Law Courts in Melbourne, Aus
Hassell Pty. Ltd. Architects www.abc.net.au/arts/architecture/interact/tours/court.htm
Calgary Courts Centre (will be the largest law courts in the world)
Charles Ott Architect www.carlosott.com/calgaryCourtHouse.htm
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I was wondering what other cities are doing with law courts? Any body have examples of law courts, that are also good civic spaces? Please hit the comment button and let us all know.
In particular I am trying to find pictures of the law courts in Port Coquitlam, BC. Having visited this building, I can honestly say it is well done. If I get any pictures or plans I will post them.
In my wondering around I came upon the following examples. The first one, from Missisipi is similar to the square footage of the law courts that the Province of Nova Scotia is wanting to build somewhere in the HRM.
Dan M Russell Jr. Law Courts in Gulfport, Miss.
Kliment & Halsband Architects www.kliment-halsband.com/
Commonwealth Law Courts in Melbourne, Aus
Hassell Pty. Ltd. Architects www.abc.net.au/arts/architecture/interact/tours/court.htm
Calgary Courts Centre (will be the largest law courts in the world)
Charles Ott Architect www.carlosott.com/calgaryCourtHouse.htm
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Sunday, January 22, 2006
Inspiring Civic Project being made with public involvement taking shape in NYC!
The peninsula of Halifax has the Queen/Spring Lands Study (QSLS), Manhattan has The Highline. It is an innovative public park being planned for central Manhattan. It will be built on the 1.5 mile long stretch of abandoned elevated-railways running through the Meat Packing District of Manhattan. It is a project involving public, civic and business input (similar to the the QSLS). They have been working on the project since 2004.
Link www.thehighline.org/design/prelim_design/index.htm
Also check out the Meat Packing Business District website. Less than seven years ago the Meat Packing District was a a place nobody wanted to go to. Then Pastis (the world's greatest French cafe outsided Quebec and France) opened up and everyone followed. Could the same thing (granted, a smaller Halifax version) happen on Agricola or...?
www.meatpacking-district.com/
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The peninsula of Halifax has the Queen/Spring Lands Study (QSLS), Manhattan has The Highline. It is an innovative public park being planned for central Manhattan. It will be built on the 1.5 mile long stretch of abandoned elevated-railways running through the Meat Packing District of Manhattan. It is a project involving public, civic and business input (similar to the the QSLS). They have been working on the project since 2004.
Link www.thehighline.org/design/prelim_design/index.htm
Also check out the Meat Packing Business District website. Less than seven years ago the Meat Packing District was a a place nobody wanted to go to. Then Pastis (the world's greatest French cafe outsided Quebec and France) opened up and everyone followed. Could the same thing (granted, a smaller Halifax version) happen on Agricola or...?
www.meatpacking-district.com/
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Saturday, January 21, 2006
Do you know about the following meeting? It is the first public presentation in a six month process. Give your thoughts on the projects background and ideas. All feedback will help inform the next phase of the process.
Public Presentation from the Consulting Team
Dalhousie University
School of Architecture and Planning - Auditorium
5410 Spring Garden Road
Thursday, January 26, 2006 7 to 9 PM
Spring Garden & Queen Street
Joint Public Lands Study
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Halifax Regional Municipality in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia is developing a land use plan for publicly owned lands including the Halifax Memorial Library, the Provincial Law Court, the former Halifax Infirmary and municipal parking lots on Clyde Street. The land use plan will promote and guide future development in this area toward the creation of…
“a vibrant urban precinct that creatively integrates civic, retail, service, corporate, professional and residential uses, and coordinates the objectives of HRM, the Province, and other stakeholders.”
The Public is invited to view background information daily at
City Centre Atlantic (Mezzanine above Pete’s Frootique)
1515 Dresden Row
Agenda - > Monday, January 23, 2006 through Friday, January 27, 2006
The Vancouver Public Library
Moshe Safdie http://www.msafdie.com/
Look at his Salt Lake City Library ¶ 8:45 AM 0 comments
Public Presentation from the Consulting Team
Dalhousie University
School of Architecture and Planning - Auditorium
5410 Spring Garden Road
Thursday, January 26, 2006 7 to 9 PM
Spring Garden & Queen Street
Joint Public Lands Study
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Halifax Regional Municipality in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia is developing a land use plan for publicly owned lands including the Halifax Memorial Library, the Provincial Law Court, the former Halifax Infirmary and municipal parking lots on Clyde Street. The land use plan will promote and guide future development in this area toward the creation of…
“a vibrant urban precinct that creatively integrates civic, retail, service, corporate, professional and residential uses, and coordinates the objectives of HRM, the Province, and other stakeholders.”
The Public is invited to view background information daily at
City Centre Atlantic (Mezzanine above Pete’s Frootique)
1515 Dresden Row
Agenda - > Monday, January 23, 2006 through Friday, January 27, 2006
The Vancouver Public Library
Moshe Safdie http://www.msafdie.com/
Look at his Salt Lake City Library ¶ 8:45 AM 0 comments
Check out this link to a great map of the Halifax peninsula from 1894
Halifax, Canada 1894 (438K)
From The Dominion of Canada, with Newfoundland and an Excursion to Alaska. Handbook for Travellers, by Karl Baedeker, 1894. (From the University of Texas) ¶ 8:35 AM 1 comments
Looking for input: I am one of three people representing the Southend Community on the "Spring Garden Road/Queen Street Area Joint Public Lands Committee" or as I call it the Queen/Spring Lands Study (QSLS). Some people want to know what is going to get built on the vacant lots? At this stage a better question might be what do you want to see on the Queen Street Lands? (Just click on the comment box and type away). Jeff H.The Queen/Spring Lands Study (QSLS), is in its early stages. Many ideas have been discussed for what might be the best possible use of the provincial and civic lands available. Please let me know what are your thoughts and reactions to the following options ?(just click on the comment box and type away) Jeff H.
1. PARKING: It is necassary that the existing levels of parking be maintained. However, there is a question if extra or additional parking is required for the area.
2. CONDOS: There is some speculation that developers may want to help develop the area, possibly with a condo component.
3. FLAGSHIP LIQOUR STORE: The NSLC is considering the amalgamation of the Clyde Street and Port of Wine locations into a large 15,000-sq. ft. flagship store.
4. NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY: The people planning the new library are hoping to make it a showcase on the Queen Street lands. What do you think?
5. NEW LAW COURTS: The interest of the Department of Justice in the Infirmary site has a similar foundation to that of HPL. The new law courts would be almost 10X the size of the existing property on Spring Garden.
6. PARKS & RECREATION CENTRE: A facility that would focus on meeting the needs of the peninsula neighborhoods, replacing the Bloomfield Centre and Centennial Pool. Maybe the YMCA might be interested in a partnership?
7. DAL - SEXTON CAMPUS EXTENSION:
8. NOVA CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: A new arts facility with a 2,500-person auditorium.
9. CIVIC MUSEUM: Halifax and its history
10. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: ¶ 4:39 AM 4 comments
