Portland Estates........
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JENNIFER GILLIS
Often also referred to as Portland Hills this predominantly upper class neighbourhood in Dartmouth has seen impressive growth over the last several years. With this area’s growth, as well as others, Dartmouth has become a viable option for the increased demand of sub divisions within the reach of the city centers.  Sprawling out over the south laying lands of Portland St the community extends to the Eisener Blvd. in the west along the hills as Dartmouth climbs into Cole Harbour.  

The regional municipality has recognized this swell in population by implementing a specific bus route  service (LINK) that aims to quickly connect the community to the downtown cores of both Dartmouth and Halifax.  This added transportation infrastructure is quickly catching on as a means to lessen the traffic congestion that plagues both of HRM’s bridges at peak rush hours.

The community has easy access to numerous shopping attractions that line Portland Street as well as the nearby Penhorn Mall, Mic Mac Mall and now Dartmouth Crossing all within easy reach.  While the commute to Halifax might still be hectic the proximity of the area to the continually expanding Burnside Industrial park is an excellent advantage of the community.

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