[Halifax] The Phoenix (2705 Robie) | ? m | 11 fl | U/C - Page 2

new2halifax · #21 Posted **Jan 30, 2024, 7:30 PM**

This will be a nice addition to that section of Robie, overall it's fine. I wish they choose a different color/pattern for the 'Robie & May' structure, I don't think it goes well with the rest of the design.

Jreeb · #22 Posted **Jan 30, 2024, 8:03 PM**

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Is there a good understanding/summary of what is left to purchase for transit lane widening along this stretch? Different topic, but I am curious for a pointer.

I believe they will need to expropriate most of the places from Almon Street to Cunard Street based on Phase 2 on their website. I am unsure what it entails for each site whether it be expropriating the full parcel (demolishing the structure on the site) or if it would be a partial taking (just taking a bit of the front lawn). My guess is the closer the structure to the street, the more likely it will be demolished for the bus lane.

Dmajackson · #23 Posted **Jan 31, 2024, 3:10 PM**

HalifaxDevelopments.ca (Photo by David Jackson)

Dmajackson · #24 Posted **Mar 24, 2024, 4:40 PM**

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There is a rendering on site. It's the same idea as the one on WM Fares Website but it's longer along Robie Street, and slightly shorter along May Street. It's safe to say the developers bought the former Coastal Cafe site from HRM in exchange for the setback required for the transit lane widening.

I'll have the new rendering posted tomorrow morning on my blog.

**CORRECTION**

So this is still two separate buildings going up.

Both have building permits underway and both are 8 storeys.

2705 Robie will be 88 units and is the WM Fares design being built by Phoenix Developments.

2731 Robie will be 26 units and I have no confirmation on who owns the site though it is fenced off with 2705 Robie.

Can anyone confirm they're owned by the same company?

I've updated the thread title to match the building permits.

Dmajackson · #25 Posted **Jul 26, 2024, 1:37 AM**

Building permit submitted this week for 2705;

ROBIE & MAY (2705 ROBIE) (HFX) – 8 Floors -77 Units – MU – $18.0M - 26 Metres

Dmajackson · #26 Posted **Nov 2, 2024, 8:29 PM**

According to the building permit that was just issued this building will now be 11 FLOORS - 117 UNITS with 3 commercial units at ground floor.

HalifaxDevelopments.ca (Photo by David Jackson)

eastcoastal · #27 Posted **Nov 5, 2024, 4:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

According to the building permit that was just issued this building will now be 11 FLOORS - 117 UNITS with 3 commercial units at ground floor.

Quite a change from the permit this summer... wonder what the revised visuals look like.

new2halifax · #28 Posted **Nov 6, 2024, 1:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

According to the building permit that was just issued this building will now be 11 FLOORS - 117 UNITS with 3 commercial units at ground floor.

This is for 2705 Robbie right? I assume no info on 2731?

Dmajackson · #29 Posted **Nov 6, 2024, 11:30 PM**

^I just double-checked 2735 and the building permit issued in August is saying 10 Floors - 33 Units. Thanks for getting me to recheck. I never would of noticed otherwise.

Dmajackson · #30 Posted **Feb 22, 2025, 1:11 AM**

This is called "THE PHOENIX" according to new signage on the site. There is also a new rendering which I'll grab a photo of this weekend. It's definitely more than 8 floors now so I've changed the thread title to match the amended building permit noted above.

Dmajackson · #31 Posted **Mar 1, 2025, 3:06 PM**

HalifaxDevelopments.ca (Photo by David Jackson)

Dmajackson · #32 Posted **Jan 23, 2026, 12:33 AM**

This is the latest stage I have ever seen a crane base installed for a development. We must still have quite the shortage of tower cranes.

HalifaxDevelopments.ca (Photos by David Jackson)

Musicman Halifax · #33 Posted **Jan 23, 2026, 11:50 PM**

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This is the latest stage I have ever seen a crane base installed for a development. We must still have quite the shortage of tower cranes.

HalifaxDevelopments.ca (Photos by David Jackson)

From my understanding it isn’t so much that cranes are the issue. It is finding qualified bodies to run them.

Antigonish · #34 Posted **Jan 28, 2026, 7:46 PM**

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From my understanding it isn’t so much that cranes are the issue. It is finding qualified bodies to run them.

How much do they pay for these qualified bodies? My best friend is a tower crane operator (lives in Victoria, BC) and would gladly move back home. However, if it's for a paycut and a tax hike then probably not.

Careers need to pay much more in Halifax compared to the CoL if they ever want to progress things.

kzt79 · #35 Posted **Feb 2, 2026, 2:20 PM**

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How much do they pay for these qualified bodies? My best friend is a tower crane operator (lives in Victoria, BC) and would gladly move back home. However, if it's for a paycut and a tax hike then probably not.

Careers need to pay much more in Halifax compared to the CoL if they ever want to progress things.

This is Nova Scotia. Almost anyone moving here in any field will face lower pay, higher taxes, and less to show for those high taxes.

someone123 · #36 Posted **Feb 2, 2026, 8:09 PM**

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This is Nova Scotia. Almost anyone moving here in any field will face lower pay, higher taxes, and less to show for those high taxes.

I hear this a lot but then it doesn't really fit with the wage statistics, so I wonder what is up. Is it that some industries have a bigger gap?

Here is BC the provincial taxes are undeniably lower, but housing costs are higher. Some bills like power are I believe cheaper and food might be a bit cheaper as well. Operating a car is more expensive (e.g., gas around $1.60 right now, car insurance can be $1k more a year apparently).

kph06 · #37 Posted **Feb 20, 2026, 1:02 AM**

This crane was most of the way up today.

Musicman Halifax · #38 Posted **Feb 21, 2026, 12:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

I hear this a lot but then it doesn't really fit with the wage statistics, so I wonder what is up. Is it that some industries have a bigger gap?

Here is BC the provincial taxes are undeniably lower, but housing costs are higher. Some bills like power are I believe cheaper and food might be a bit cheaper as well. Operating a car is more expensive (e.g., gas around $1.60 right now, car insurance can be $1k more a year apparently).

I’m an electrician with the IBEW. There is a 19.80$ per hour difference between here and Toronto. Vancouver is a little more than 10$ per hour more.

Colin May · #39 Posted **Feb 21, 2026, 1:39 AM**

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I’m an electrician with the IBEW. There is a 19.80$ per hour difference between here and Toronto. Vancouver is a little more than 10$ per hour more.

You can buy a home in HRM for half the price of a home in the GTA. And you can go to nice sandy beaches and swim in the ocean.

Drybrain · #40 Posted **Feb 21, 2026, 4:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Musicman Halifax

I’m an electrician with the IBEW. There is a 19.80$ per hour difference between here and Toronto. Vancouver is a little more than 10$ per hour more.

Not disputing that, since I don’t know your industry, but the most recent Statcan data has the average hourly full-time wage, across all industries, at $36.40 nationally and $32.39 in Nova Scotia. (Provincially, NS was lower than BC, AB, ON and Quebec. It was also lower than SK and NL, but only by a hair. Higher than the other Maritime provinces and Manitoba.)

Thats not negligible, but it’s also not in keeping with the “I moved away and double my income” anecdotal stories that are so common. The wage gap is real, but also not as dramatic as is often made out to be. Individual mileage, of course, will vary.