http://kingswharf.ca/index.php en phil.neal@extremegroup.com Copyright 2009 2009-12-01T13:33:22+00:00 http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/about/news/kings_wharf_documentary/ http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/site/kings_wharf_documentary/#When:13:33:22Z 2009-12-01T13:33:22+00:00 http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/about/news/nova_scotia_come_to_life/ http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/site/nova_scotia_come_to_life/#When:18:28:38Z 2009-11-09T18:28:38+00:00 http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/about/news/welcome_to_nova_scotia/ http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/site/welcome_to_nova_scotia/#When:18:26:36Z 2009-11-09T18:26:36+00:00 http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/about/news/chronicle_herald_october_14_2009/ http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/site/chronicle_herald_october_14_2009/#When:19:36:43Z Chronicle Herald  Business, Wednesday, October 14, 2009, p. C1King's Wharf development will transform waterfront; Project to be built in Dartmouth CoveTom Peters Business Reporter The much-anticipated multimillion-dollar King's Wharf project slated for the Dartmouth waterfront will get an official unveiling this week. Developer Francis Fares, owner of Fares Real Estate Inc., said Tuesday he hopes work on the first phase of the project will get underway before the end of the year. The economic spinoffs of the project, located in Dartmouth Cove on the site of the former Dartmouth Marine Slips, will be significant. King's Wharf, which will be developed in phases, will have a construction cost of $300 million over five years, create nearly 700 jobs each year during construction with nearly $25 million in annual wages, and create $20 million worth of commercial space that will generate about $1 million in annual commercial property tax. The residential portion will generate about $4 million annually in property tax. The project will have 1,293 condominiums, a 200-room hotel and convention centre, hotel condo suites, 100,000 square feet of mixed retail space and 40,000 square feet of commercial space. Mr. Fares says he feels his development design will be new to the area. "It's like a Bishop's Landing concept only on a bigger scale," he said. Bishop's Landing, developed by Southwest Properties on the Halifax side of the harbour, is a low-rise development that mixes residential and retail components. King's Wharf will have taller structures, including a 30-storey condo tower. Mr. Fares said prices will start at about $305 a square foot for residential units, which will range in size from 700 square feet up to 1,850 square feet. The developer is optimistic the project will be a success. Its prime location offers total views of the harbour. "It's a peninsula on the water with a southwest exposure. We have a boardwalk across the waterfront so it is a community where people can live, work and enjoy the waterfront. A water taxi will link us to downtown Halifax, we are five minutes from the ferry terminal and we are connected to the Trans Canada Trail," Mr. Fares said. The property, a former marine industrial site owned by the Irving group, has undergone all the required remediation and approvals. "Everything is done and approved and we are ready to start," Mr. Fares said. Suppliers to the project, investors and local dignitaries will get the first glimpse of King's Wharf during a private showing Thursday. About 800 people registered as potential buyers will see the design on Friday, and on Saturday the project will be open for viewing by the general public. Mr. Fares said the feeling in the community for the project has been "very positive." The first building will have 75 units and there will be "great incentives for the first 40 buyers," he said. Construction on King's Wharf, a major residential/commercial development on the Dartmouth waterfront, is expected to get underway by the end of the year. A striking feature of this multi-phase development of Fares Real Estate Inc., is a 30-storey tower, depicted in this rendering.   2009-11-04T19:36:43+00:00 http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/about/news/chronicle_herald_october_2009/ http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/site/chronicle_herald_october_2009/#When:19:34:11Z Chronicle Herald, October 2009 King's Wharf will transform waterfront; $300-million project, including 30-storey tower, to be built in Dartmouth CoveTom Peters Business Reporter The much-anticipated multimillion-dollar King's Wharf project slated for the Dartmouth waterfront has been officially unveiled. Developer Francis Fares, owner of Fares Real Estate Inc., said Tuesday he hopes work on the first phase of the project will get underway before the end of the year. The economic spinoffs of the project, located in Dartmouth Cove on the site of the former Dartmouth Marine Slips, will be significant. Construction of King's Wharf, which will be developed in phases, will cost $300 million over five years, create nearly 700 jobs each year during construction, with nearly $25 million in annual wages, and create $20 million worth of commercial space that will generate about $1 million in annual commercial property tax. The residential portion will generate about $4 million annually in property tax. The project will have 1,293 condominiums, a 200-room hotel and convention centre, hotel condo suites, 100,000 square feet of mixed retail space and 40,000 square feet of commercial space. Mr. Fares says he feels his development design will be new to the area. "It's like a Bishop's Landing concept only on a bigger scale," he said. Bishop's Landing, developed by Southwest Properties on the Halifax side of the harbour, is a low-rise development that mixes residential and retail components. King's Wharf will have taller structures, including a 30-storey condo tower. Mr. Fares said prices will start at about $305 a square foot for residential units, which will range in size from 700 square feet up to 1,850 square feet. The developer is optimistic the project will be a success. Its prime location offers sweeping views of the harbour. "It's a peninsula on the water with a southwest exposure. We have a boardwalk across the waterfront so it is a community where people can live, work and enjoy the waterfront. A water taxi will link us to downtown Halifax, we are five minutes from the ferry terminal and we are connected to the Trans Canada Trail," Mr. Fares said. The property, a former marine industrial site owned by the Irving group, has undergone all the required remediation and approvals. "Everything is done and approved and we are ready to start," Mr. Fares said. Suppliers to the project, investors and local dignitaries will get the first glimpse of King's Wharf during a private showing Thursday. About 800 people registered as potential buyers will see the design on Friday, and on Saturday the project will be open for viewing by the general public. Mr. Fares said the feeling in the community for the project has been "very positive." The first building will have 75 units and there will be "great incentives for the first 40 buyers," he said. Construction on King's Wharf, a major residential-commercial development planned for the Dartmouth waterfront, is expected to get under way by the end of the year. A striking feature of this multi-phase development of Fares Real Estate Inc., is the 30-storey tower depicted in this rendering. Construction on King's Wharf, a residential-commercial development planned for the Dartmouth waterfront, is expected to start by the end of the year. A striking feature is the 30-storey tower depicted in this rendering. Construction on King's Wharf, a major residential-commercial development planned for the Dartmouth waterfront, is expected to get under way by the end of the year. A striking feature of this multi-phase development of Fares Real Estate Inc., is the 30-storey tower depicted in this rendering.   2009-11-04T19:34:11+00:00 http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/about/news/the_metro_article_october_26/ http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/site/the_metro_article_october_26/#When:13:22:24Z Originally published by Metronews.caOctober 28, 2009By Heather Clarke http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/comment/article/353664--king-s-wharf-offers-rooms-with-a-view Located on the Dartmouth waterfront, units at King’s Wharf offer postcard-perfect views of downtown Halifax. In fact, the views from the new condominium complex are so fantastic that interior designers used it as their inspiration for much of the model suite.“We arranged the furniture to capitalize on the spectacular views of the ocean and the Halifax waterfront,” said Bruce Norman, senior design consultant with Norman Flynn Design. “The view became our inspiration for the interior finishes and material selections.”Norman, who was assisted by junior design consultant Máiréad Fegan, explained their design focuses on three key ingredients: Functionality, light and texture. “The layout is simple and functional, we maximized the natural light and used beautiful lamps and fixtures as ‘jewelry,’ and we used a combination of different materials to create visual interest,” Norman said. He and Fegan flanked the fireplace with natural grass cloth wall-coverings, and contrasted them with exotic rosewood flooring and an ocean-inspired kitchen backsplash. “This suite has an inherent simplicity and isn’t over-decorated,” Norman explained. “We focused on layering quality materials to achieve a timeless, functional aesthetic, and design-savvy buyers will appreciate the subtleties and the quality.”The luxurious kitchen pairs dark espresso drawers with creamy white countertops and cupboards. While the suite is rich in drama, Norman said he and Fegan chose to use colour sparingly. “The walls are painted in muted greys to create a soft backdrop, but what’s interesting is that the door casings and doors are painted an unexpected shade of grey-brown,” he said. “It really stands out, since so many people use predictable white for doors and trim.”They did bring in punches of colour and pattern as accents in the furniture, linens and accessories — like the red glass candle pillars on the dining table, and the cinnamon-coloured rug in the living room.While the suite is bursting with perks — like dreamy custom showers —the most delicious one is enough to light a fire under any potential buyers.“We were able to push the envelope on design by installing a double-sided fireplace between the master bedroom and the main living room,” Norman said. “It’s a rather unexpected design feature, and it’s stunning.”DetailsSuites at King’s Wharf start at $199,900. For more information, please visit www.kingswharf.ca. 2009-11-04T13:22:24+00:00 http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/about/news/we_passed_a_major_milestone/ http://kingswharf.ca/index.php/site/we_passed_a_major_milestone/#When:12:30:12Z We passed a major milestone in the project this summer.  On July 8th, Regional Council of the Halifax Regional Municipality passed unanimously our plan amendments and view plans revisions that were necessary for this project to continue.  On August 5th, Community Council unanimously approved the development agreement in principle, along with Stage 1. 2009-10-15T12:30:12+00:00