Triple tower development gets the green light for downtown Halifax

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeAtlantic CanadaNewsNova ScotiaHalifax Triple tower development gets the green light for downtown Halifax Twin 34-storey towers, 10-storey addition moving forward at site where historic home was dropped and destroyed Author of the article: By Jen Taplin Published Sep 11, 2026 Last updated 48 minutes ago 3 minute read A design image of The Promenade planned for downtown Halifax. It includes heritage homes, two 34-storey towers and a 10-storey tower. The shaded buildings at the back are part of another high-rise development in progress called Spring Garden West. PHOTO BY ZZAP ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING Article content A multi-tower development that has hit its share of hiccups over the years is moving forward — again. Article content In the block bounded by Robie, College and Carlton streets, The Promenade is made up of a pair of 34-storey towers, a 10-storey building and the restoration and relocation of seven heritage homes. One of these homes is a substitute for a 150-year-old house that was dropped and smashed in 2023 as it was being transported by a crane. Article content Article content Article content A Carlton Street heritage house that was being moved via crane was dropped and collapsed in March 2023. PHOTO BY TIM KROCHAK /The Chronicle Herald Article content These two 34-storey towers will match another pair of 30-storey towers already under construction on the same block in another development called Spring Garden West. That one will have 300 luxury residential apartments plus office and commercial space. The Promenade is owned by the Rouvalis family, and Spring Garden West is being built by Dexel. Article content The Promenade will have around 850-900 units, including larger units and townhouses. It’s expected to house about 2,000 people. Article content A development agreement (DA) was approved in 2021, but a new one was required after the drop. This new DA, which included new building heights and the addition of the 10-storey building, was approved by the Halifax and West Community Council this week. Article content Seven restored historic homes are also part of the project. Five will be along Carlton Street. Article content A design image of the heritage homes as part of The Promenade development. PHOTO BY ZZAP ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING Article content Is it a good deal? Article content As part of the city’s bonus…