Halifax Development

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Battle brewing over Blue Mountain park development plans

  Ten years ago plans were laid out for a regional park on a massive green space just outside the heart of Halifax, but so far not much has happened.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2016
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• Excitement builds for Halifax Convention Centre despite delays

  An update on the progress of Halifax's new convention centre promises a big boost for the province's economy.

  Canada

  May 18, 2016