Comments on: Big Day Downtown Halifax: Part 1 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:32:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kimberly http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5836 Kimberly Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:21:39 +0000 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/?p=2774#comment-5836 AuroraLee: We really do have some fine microbreweries here in the city, and a few within the downtown region so I'm pretty sure one of them will be a stop on my adventure. Kim: When I look at some of the pictures from NS Archives of the way Barrington used to look, it does make me nostalgic for a time I never knew. It would be nice to see more pedestrian traffic there but I think some changes need to be made for that to happen. That said, downtown Halifax has a lot to offer and is a great way to spend an afternoon. I intend to prove it with this excursion. Bronwyn: I hate to be the one to tell you this but Bud the Spud retired..! Ashley: Pipa is lovely and the caipirinha is part of the reason why. ;-) The Atrium there is gorgeous and the food so delicious. I actually forgot that we had a Yuk Yuk's in the city so thanks for reminding me! L-A: It's true that the article wasn't hateful of Halifax but I think we both agree that some streets have seen better days. Hopefully part of this great initiative by the DHBC will showcase the stores that are making downtown a destination and in turn help to revitalize the rest of the area. I have to admit I haven't been to Attica in a while so I may have to check it out along the way. mitchellirons: I think the reaction we've seen to The Star piece just shows the fierce pride East Coasters have of their cities and towns. Nobody wants to think of their home as shabby even if we're making due with what we've got. I do dream of a time when we'll see more pedestrian areas and less trucks downtown but I think that can only happen by bringing this conversation to the people who can make the changes. AuroraLee: We really do have some fine microbreweries here in the city, and a few within the downtown region so I’m pretty sure one of them will be a stop on my adventure.

Kim: When I look at some of the pictures from NS Archives of the way Barrington used to look, it does make me nostalgic for a time I never knew. It would be nice to see more pedestrian traffic there but I think some changes need to be made for that to happen. That said, downtown Halifax has a lot to offer and is a great way to spend an afternoon. I intend to prove it with this excursion.

Bronwyn: I hate to be the one to tell you this but Bud the Spud retired..!

Ashley: Pipa is lovely and the caipirinha is part of the reason why. ;-) The Atrium there is gorgeous and the food so delicious. I actually forgot that we had a Yuk Yuk’s in the city so thanks for reminding me!

L-A: It’s true that the article wasn’t hateful of Halifax but I think we both agree that some streets have seen better days. Hopefully part of this great initiative by the DHBC will showcase the stores that are making downtown a destination and in turn help to revitalize the rest of the area. I have to admit I haven’t been to Attica in a while so I may have to check it out along the way.

mitchellirons: I think the reaction we’ve seen to The Star piece just shows the fierce pride East Coasters have of their cities and towns. Nobody wants to think of their home as shabby even if we’re making due with what we’ve got. I do dream of a time when we’ll see more pedestrian areas and less trucks downtown but I think that can only happen by bringing this conversation to the people who can make the changes.

]]> By: mitchellirons http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5835 mitchellirons Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:25:35 +0000 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/?p=2774#comment-5835 Not to be a tard here, but, well, Christopher Hume (the T.O. Star columnist who wrote the article) is renowned for his pieces on architecture, urban living, and urban design. I've never seen a columnist who is as much an advocate for a Jane Jacobs style of living as I have with him. I think the point of the article is: "look what is happening to all cities, look how halifax is hanging on in spite of it, and imagine what more could be done." - Another transplant to NS who is also "east coast by choice." Not to be a tard here, but, well, Christopher Hume (the T.O. Star columnist who wrote the article) is renowned for his pieces on architecture, urban living, and urban design. I’ve never seen a columnist who is as much an advocate for a Jane Jacobs style of living as I have with him.

I think the point of the article is: “look what is happening to all cities, look how halifax is hanging on in spite of it, and imagine what more could be done.”

– Another transplant to NS who is also “east coast by choice.”

]]> By: L-A http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5834 L-A Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:22:47 +0000 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/?p=2774#comment-5834 The Toronto Star article really wasn't that harsh on Halifax. I had to look to find the insult that everyone is talking about as it seems to be taken out of context. He also said that we have "retained a vital urban core" and that "All things considered, however, Halifax has much to feel good about." His point was that there is a lot of empty storefronts downtown and the trucks aren't helping. All true. However, despite agreeing with some of what he had to say, I still love downtown Halifax and see the good that's there and the potential. I'm hoping a blogger visits Attica - since it's a fantastic downtown business. I'm also a fan of United Booksellers for books and DVDs. We've already hit Biscuit and Boutique Joliette, so I might try Foreign Affair and Renaissance. The Toronto Star article really wasn’t that harsh on Halifax. I had to look to find the insult that everyone is talking about as it seems to be taken out of context. He also said that we have “retained a vital urban core” and that “All things considered, however, Halifax has much to feel good about.” His point was that there is a lot of empty storefronts downtown and the trucks aren’t helping. All true.

However, despite agreeing with some of what he had to say, I still love downtown Halifax and see the good that’s there and the potential.

I’m hoping a blogger visits Attica – since it’s a fantastic downtown business. I’m also a fan of United Booksellers for books and DVDs. We’ve already hit Biscuit and Boutique Joliette, so I might try Foreign Affair and Renaissance.

]]> By: Ashley http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5833 Ashley Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:54:53 +0000 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/?p=2774#comment-5833 Forgot to mention Yuk Yuk's in the Westin hotel. I went there recently and it was great! Forgot to mention Yuk Yuk’s in the Westin hotel. I went there recently and it was great!

]]> By: Ashley http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5832 Ashley Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:52:48 +0000 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/?p=2774#comment-5832 Go back to Pipa and try a caiprinha! It;s a Portugese drink and they are to die for! It;s a Brazilian tequila type alcohol with limes, sugar, and ice! And it's strong too :) Go back to Pipa and try a caiprinha! It;s a Portugese drink and they are to die for! It;s a Brazilian tequila type alcohol with limes, sugar, and ice! And it’s strong too :)

]]> By: Bronwyn http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5831 Bronwyn Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:15:40 +0000 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/?p=2774#comment-5831 This is sort of tacky, but as a kid I LOVED the Bud the Spud truck in front of the library. I also used to love taking the ferry across the harbour just for the heck of it, great way to see the city. This is sort of tacky, but as a kid I LOVED the Bud the Spud truck in front of the library. I also used to love taking the ferry across the harbour just for the heck of it, great way to see the city.

]]> By: Kim http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5830 Kim Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:57:18 +0000 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/?p=2774#comment-5830 I agree that Barrington Street has seen better days, but I bet that douche who wrote "Halifax tends to look shabby and under-populated" has never actually BEEN to the downtown, esp on a nice summer day I agree that Barrington Street has seen better days, but I bet that douche who wrote “Halifax tends to look shabby and under-populated” has never actually BEEN to the downtown, esp on a nice summer day

]]> By: AuroraLee http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/2010/07/27/big-day-downtown-halifax-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5829 AuroraLee Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:54:13 +0000 http://eastcoastbychoice.ca/?p=2774#comment-5829 My favourite places to spend money are JDW (I think) books, sitting in a pub and sampling a pint from one the city's microbreweries, and perhaps the shops and services along the waterfront. Sounds like a great project! My favourite places to spend money are JDW (I think) books, sitting in a pub and sampling a pint from one the city’s microbreweries, and perhaps the shops and services along the waterfront.

Sounds like a great project!

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