Convention central
So mayor Peter Kelly thinks the proposed new convention centre is a no-brainer (“The convention centre rescue plan” by Tim Bousquet, April 1). I didn’t know that no-brainer meant colossal white elephant.
What a waste of prime real estate and tax dollars! The proposed design reminds me of an updated Scotia Square (already a dead zone). This oversized idea should have its own space, like on the waterfront. But do it without taxpayers’ money. After all, if it’s such a great business idea, it should fly on its own.
As for the prime real estate downtown, it should be used smartly, imaginatively and organically. In ways that will draw Haligonians to the area.
—John Davis, Halifax
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This article appears in Apr 8-14, 2010.
Sounds right to me.
I know that if they just bulldoze it flat & turn it into an open space with paid parking, it’ll be the busiest parking lot on the penninsula. & IMO a much better use of the space than a new no parking Convention Centre !