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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
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 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
October 8, 2025 at 8:47 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
September 25, 2025 at 12:07 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
August 28, 2025 at 5:49 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.
August 28, 2025 at 2:00 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
August 21, 2025 at 6:30 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
August 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
ICYMI: The Halifax Regional Municipality is now on Bluesky. Follow us here and on our other accounts:

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June 12, 2025 at 11:46 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
June 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM