Halifax Development

• ‘Take another look’: Some in Halifax can’t brush off rapid development plan

  Rapid growth and development in Halifax has translated to high housing costs and a dwindling number of arts venues.

  Canada

  May 17, 2025
  
• ‘I just don’t like it’: Living the high life in Halifax and why not everyone is a fan

  Local researchers say Nova Scotians living on tight budgets, especially families, are continuing to get pushed out of the urban rental market. 

  Economy

  May 15, 2025
  
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• What will Halifax’s Young District look like in 30 years? Residents get a say

  Luc Ouellet, HRM's principal planner, says the Young District will accommodate between 26 and 30,000 extra residents in 30 years.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2024
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• 5,800 housing units proposed for Halifax Exhibition Park, but concerns are being raised

  A developer has proposed building more than 5,800 housing units on the Halifax Exhibition Centre lands, but a councillor and some residents have concerns about the project.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2024
• Halifax launches Cogswell District project, but end date far down the road

  The $122.6-million project will include cycling lanes, multi-use trails, new parks and open spaces, a transit hub and a central urban square.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2021
• St. Patrick’s High School lands sold by Halifax Regional Council for $37.6 million

  A spokesperson for the municipality confirmed the deal was approved by Halifax Regional Council in an in-camera meeting on Jan. 14.

  Politics

  Feb 26, 2020
• Halifax Regional Municipality looks at new master plan for the Common

  The document details the "immediate priority" of redeveloping the Halifax Common's 60-year-old outdoor swimming and wading pool as well as the nearby recreational building known as the Pavillion

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2017
• Halifax residents say parking ‘awareness campaign’ will alleviate pressure

  Downtown Halifax residents say a parking "awareness campaign" would help alleviate congestion on the urban core.

  Politics

  Apr 17, 2017
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• Residents voice support, concern over 18 proposed Halifax developments

  The public got a chance on Wednesday to weigh in on a number developments that could shape the future of Halifax.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2016
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• Former St. Patrick’s Alexandra school sold to developer after years-long negotiations

  The city says this agreement "concludes legal proceedings with respect to the sale of the former Saint Patrick’s Alexandra school property."

  Money

  Sep 22, 2016