Public hearing goes on Tuesday over ‘Willow Tree Tower’
Posted Jan 16, 2018 10:56:00 AM.
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A public hearing looking into the proposed development of a 25-storey tower on Quinpool Rd. is set to take place Tuesday.
A local citizens' group is urging the city to reject the proposal.
The proposal is from APL Properties, who is looking to build the mixed used building right across from the Halifax Common.
The controversy comes from the fact that HRM has set a 20-storey limit for the property, with the building still pushing for 25.
APL Properties, operated by Armco Capital, has set up a website to drum up support for the development and are encouraging supporters to show up for the hearing.
Officials with the company will be present as well to request council consider 25-storeys for the area because they feel it “is the appropriate height for this landmark location,” according to the website.
“While there has been significant public support for this project, the vocal minority which opposes it have been the loudest voices heard,” a statement on the website reads.
“We are asking that those who support development, growth and investment in our city stand with us and speak in favour of the 25-storey Willow Tree Tower.”
In a release, the Willow Tree Group says the building's height isn't the only issue, as the tower also would block sunlight from skaters on the oval during winter afternoons, and would intensify wind for pedestrians along Quinpool and Robie.
The hearing is set to take place at city hall starting at 6:00 p.m.
-With files from Andy Pinsent
