Halifax Planning & Development
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Official account for Halifax Planning & Development. Need help? Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca.
Reminder: tomorrow you can share your input on the future of the Sandy Lake Special Planning Area.
Join us at Bedford United Church for a drop in style in-person session.
Your feedback will help guide planning recommendations. Learn more: engagehalifax.ca/sandy-lake-special-planning-area
Join us at Bedford United Church for a drop in style in-person session.
Your feedback will help guide planning recommendations. Learn more: engagehalifax.ca/sandy-lake-special-planning-area
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Reminder: tomorrow you can share your input on the future of the Sandy Lake Special Planning Area.
Join us at Bedford United Church for a drop in style in-person session.
Your feedback will help guide planning recommendations. Learn more: engagehalifax.ca/sandy-lake-special-planning-area
Join us at Bedford United Church for a drop in style in-person session.
Your feedback will help guide planning recommendations. Learn more: engagehalifax.ca/sandy-lake-special-planning-area
Reminder: Have your say about the future of Downtown Dartmouth’s proposed Heritage Conservation District. Survey closes Oct. 20. Participate today: engagehalifax.ca/dartmouth-heritage-district
October 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Reminder: Have your say about the future of Downtown Dartmouth’s proposed Heritage Conservation District. Survey closes Oct. 20. Participate today: engagehalifax.ca/dartmouth-heritage-district
The municipality is proposing the downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District to preserve the past while supporting future growth.
Join us Thurs, Oct. 2 at Alderney Landing’s Farmers Market for a public information session or take a quick survey: engagehalifax.ca/dartmouth-heritage-district
Join us Thurs, Oct. 2 at Alderney Landing’s Farmers Market for a public information session or take a quick survey: engagehalifax.ca/dartmouth-heritage-district
September 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The municipality is proposing the downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District to preserve the past while supporting future growth.
Join us Thurs, Oct. 2 at Alderney Landing’s Farmers Market for a public information session or take a quick survey: engagehalifax.ca/dartmouth-heritage-district
Join us Thurs, Oct. 2 at Alderney Landing’s Farmers Market for a public information session or take a quick survey: engagehalifax.ca/dartmouth-heritage-district
Live near the Shubenacadie Lakes? You may be in a floodplain, even if you’ve never seen flooding before.
The study identifies areas with increased risk of flooding and includes planning recommendations for the future.
Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain
The study identifies areas with increased risk of flooding and includes planning recommendations for the future.
Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain
August 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Live near the Shubenacadie Lakes? You may be in a floodplain, even if you’ve never seen flooding before.
The study identifies areas with increased risk of flooding and includes planning recommendations for the future.
Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain
The study identifies areas with increased risk of flooding and includes planning recommendations for the future.
Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain
Final reminder: the application deadline for the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program for non-profits is coming up.
Submit proposals by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Visit halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing for full details on eligibility and how to apply.
Submit proposals by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Visit halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing for full details on eligibility and how to apply.
August 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Final reminder: the application deadline for the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program for non-profits is coming up.
Submit proposals by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Visit halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing for full details on eligibility and how to apply.
Submit proposals by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Visit halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing for full details on eligibility and how to apply.
Please note that updates in relation to the natural gas leak in the area of Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth will be shared on @hfxgov.bsky.social.
August 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Please note that updates in relation to the natural gas leak in the area of Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth will be shared on @hfxgov.bsky.social.
The Shubenacadie Lakes Floodplain Study is now available. The study includes Shubenacadie Grand Lake, Fletchers Lake, Thomas Lake, Lake William and Lake Charles. The map identifies areas most at risk of flooding now and in the future.
Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain
Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain
August 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Shubenacadie Lakes Floodplain Study is now available. The study includes Shubenacadie Grand Lake, Fletchers Lake, Thomas Lake, Lake William and Lake Charles. The map identifies areas most at risk of flooding now and in the future.
Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain
Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain
Non-profit housing providers: Applications are due by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more about eligibility, criteria and the application process at halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing
The Halifax Regional Municipality, through the Housing Accelerator Fund, is launching the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program. Details: buff.ly/JLVE3aJ
August 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Non-profit housing providers: Applications are due by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more about eligibility, criteria and the application process at halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing
The municipality is now accepting proposals from non-profit housing providers for the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program. Applications are due by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more about eligibility, criteria and the application process at halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing
August 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The municipality is now accepting proposals from non-profit housing providers for the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program. Applications are due by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more about eligibility, criteria and the application process at halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing
Thursday, June 26 | 3:55 p.m. - Please follow
@hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.
@hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.
June 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Thursday, June 26 | 3:55 p.m. - Please follow
@hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.
@hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.
Sunday, June 22 | 5:35 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.
June 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Sunday, June 22 | 5:35 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Halifax Regional Council will hold a Public Hearing for the proposed new Regional Plan and amendment package, including Minimum Planning Requirements, on Thursday, June 19 at 1 p.m. in the Regional Council Chambers (City Hall) – 1841 Argyle Street. Learn more: shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/regional-plan
June 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Halifax Regional Council will hold a Public Hearing for the proposed new Regional Plan and amendment package, including Minimum Planning Requirements, on Thursday, June 19 at 1 p.m. in the Regional Council Chambers (City Hall) – 1841 Argyle Street. Learn more: shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/regional-plan
Big ideas. Bold plans. New platform. We’re now on Bluesky to share how your region is growing, changing, and planning for the future.
June 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Big ideas. Bold plans. New platform. We’re now on Bluesky to share how your region is growing, changing, and planning for the future.