A concept plan for The Banks development on Haviland Street shows the building’s seven storeys and waterfront location. ScreengrabArticle contentA TOWER ON THE BOARDWALKTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentIt is becoming known that a project to build a seven-storey building on the water front behind the old Sacred Heart Nursing Home on Haviland Street is being revived. Five years ago a ground swell of opposition to this project took place. For reasons only the owner knows, the project did not go ahead.Article contentThe owner, at the time, publicly offered the land for sale to the city. Due to its lack of vision at the time the city did not act on the opportunity and the menace is back.Article contentArticle contentPresently, a lovely boardwalk is in place, starting at Sydney Street, bordered by mature trees on one side and the sea on the other, creating the most tranquil and beautiful green area, anchored by the Irish Monument. There is an unsurpassed view of Fort Amherst, the harbour and up the West River.Article contentOver these past five years, the population of Charlottetown has exploded, an increase in societal mental distress and climate change is increasingly evident e.g., destructive storm surges.Article contentThe city’s new official pan recommends and urges the city to create more public green space, to address the need for access to nature and activities to enhance physical and mental health of the people.Article contentThe new plan also recommends that flood plains, which two-thirds of this area falls under, should not be built upon.Article contentConsidering these obvious and important recommendations, and the esthetic enhancement of the city, a responsible city administration and council would withhold any permits for this project, pending negotiations such as tax breaks, federal and provincial contributions, corporate and private donations, for a public purchase of this last piece of important waterfront.Article contentArticle contentRecently, special interest groups have received assistance from the public purse. The Charlottetown Yacht Club, a private organization, succeeded in securing several million dollars of funding for their waterfront property. The city is spending millions of public dollars on the Victoria Park tennis courts. We suspect that within a short time the city will cave to the plan to replace the Eastlink Centre. Now is the time for the city to buy and preserve in perpetuity this fantastic waterfront property for the enjoyment of everybody.Article contentKirsten Connor,Article contentCharlottetownArticle contentArticle contentArticle content The Liberals pledged to reduce tolls on the Confederation Bridge from $50 to $20. Photo by Stu Neatby /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentIF BRIDGE UNITES, WHY NOT DOCK?Article contentArticle contentIn April, Prime Minister Mark Carney described P.E.I.’s Confederation Bridge as “a nation-building structure that brings workers, families and businesses together.” But that vision falters on Campobello Island, New Brunswick.
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