Hey all! thanks to Ron for pointing out the virtual information meeting on the Maynard development tonight- I joined in tonight partway through "for fun" and was the only one there! hah :) (apparently one person had come and gone earlier in the session). I think the people on the call representing the developer were pretty happy to have someone to talk to :) Anyhow, I asked a few questions and gave a few comments- but of course, this building follows the new Centre Plan guidelines so its design parameters are set by the Centre Plan bylaws for a "corridor" and there's no way it will be rejected or substantially changed. (as to why this part of Maynard is zoned "corridor" when it's a side street, it's a bit of a blip for Maynard - the rest of that street is zoned either residential or "higher order residential" with stricter limitations - but the planners seem to have zoned this lot as part of the Agricola corridor since it connects through to Agricola.  Whether you agree or not, it is a "fait accompli!" :P) As citizens who are interested in giving input, we can be hopeful that small ideas for tweaks might be made if they catch the developer's attention. But the developer is not required to make any changes based on public feedback.... unless the public feedback draws attention to some element of the building's design being in contravention to the bylaws. So one thing I thought to ask that might be in their power to include is whether there is going to be a public right of way through to Agricola from Maynard. I think that would be a nice feature (especially with the crosswalk at Maynard and North - it means you could reach the shops on Agricola from Bloomfield hood without having to pass through the busy North-Agricola intersection!) It would also help align with the Centre Plan's goal of creating more pedestrian-friendly environments. I feel like this is one aspect where a lot of people asking for the right of way might actually make a difference - apparently this is something they are "considering" right now but have not committed to. They are collecting feedback at info(a)maynardsuites.com and I would also copy the planning office if you want to give feedback and ensure the planning staff hear it: Regional Planning Office, HRM <planhrm(a)halifax.ca> So feel free to fire off a quick email about that if you are keen on it! And if you have other questions about the development I did look at the plans in some detail so I can try to answer your questions. :) Sounds like it will have a decent amount of open space out front between the sidewalk on Maynard and the building (like at the front of St Joseph's square building) and that will be nice!! Kat Kitching Ron Skibbens wrote on 12/10/2020 11:38 AM: