Halifax Downtown in 1960's-70's

• Halifax Developments (local businessmen ) constructs Scotia Square (1967-71)

• N.S. College of Art & Design moves to Granville and Hollis Streets (early 1970's) as major tenant for historic buildings

• Cogswell Interchange (early 1970's) - initial phase of harbourfront freeway

• Halifax Waterfront Development Corporation (1976)

• Citadel Hill view plane protection legislation (1973)

• Maritime Centre (1978) - 19-storey building within Citadel view plane

• Historic Properties (1970's) - tourist-oriented complex connected to waterfront

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