^^ I see what you're saying, but I wasn't thinking of those areas. The naval lands north of McD's bridge, or the pier 21 district (south of DT) are, IMO, great locations. And before anyone gets upset; The forces base is important, I know, but it deserves to be relocated or redesigned, for everyones benefit. Personally I prefer to imagine a new downtown where the shipping yards are (by the piers). Clearly these docks offer important economic oppurtunities to Halifax, and it would be difficult to abandon them as the train yards are right nextdoor. But it seems inevitable to me, and a waste to have this industrial wasteland sandwiched between beatiful Point Place, and historic downtown. Everytime I see the shipping cranes, I picture equally sized office towers in their place (think about how fantasic the views are from up there). I realize the historic Victorian properties near this area owned by the wealthiest in the city, making for a very difficult process. But its important to realize that these estates are well removed from the are I'm talking about. They are elevated well above, and seperated (by train tacks). The property values would rise dramatically if this new downtown was installed, and it wouldn't even be blocking many views.