[Halifax] Skye Halifax (1565 Granville) | 66 m | 2 x 21 fl | U/C

[eastcoastal]

Hmmm... they're proposing the through-block connection as the "public benefit" and describing it as "public space where people are invited to gather on the seating 'stairs' and watch the pulse of the city."

I'm not sure that looks like a sunny and warm space in which to hang out in the manner described. It seems to me that it would be destined to be a useful cut through mid block, but not a social space.

The other "public benefit" of this proposal, according to the developer is "higher-quality finishes and public amenities, such as street trees and furniture."

Those don't seem particularly high aiming or worthy of special consideration for a prominent site downtown. If it were me evaluating, I'd say this isn't enough public benefit to be valued at $485 thousand.