Yesterday, @hfxgov.bsky.social Council voted in favour of supporting Downtown Halifax Vision 2030 and as @lecwhite.bsky.social so adequately put it “This report is aspirational and we should not lose sight of that just because times are tough. We have to have vision!” globalnews.ca/video/118014...
With our current ferry service not operating as intended, it’s hard to not daydream about a future (say 2030?) where FAST & FREE Dartmouth-Halifax ferry service exists.
Downtown Halifax should be maximizing our greatest asset year-round!
Downtown Halifax Vision 2030: downtownhalifax.ca/vision2030
gathering feedback from the Downtown community. That's where you come in! If you’re a Downtown business, property owner, resident, or employee, we encourage you to share your thoughts via THIS SURVEY - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
DHBC is currently working with Dal's Master of Planning students to examine the factors that influence activity along the street today. Their research will include analyzing best practices from successful main street revitalization efforts in comparable cities, and...
Barrington St. has long played an impt. role as one of Halifax’s historic commercial corridors, and for decades its potential to (once again) serve as a vibrant “main street” has been a hot topic. So much so, that "Revitalizing Barrington Street" made it into the Downtown Halifax Vision 2030.
3/3 ▶️ Watch the 10-Year Anniversary Video series and see how Gritty to Pretty has changed Downtown Halifax: bit.ly/2TdW4im
👉 Applications for the 2026 program are officially open! More info here: bit.ly/3OHZdpu
2/3 The evening spotlighted the artists, the partners, and the installations that have transformed Downtown Halifax’s public art landscape. Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this milestone, and to everyone who has been a part of this program over the past 10 years.
1/3 Since 2015, DHBC has supported local artists through the Gritty to Pretty Placemaking Grant Program, helping transform Downtown Halifax with vibrant, community-driven public art. Last night, we celebrated 10 years of the program at our 10-Year Anniversary event at Canadian Museum of Immigration.
▶️ Watch the 10-Year Anniversary Video series and see how Gritty to Pretty has changed Downtown Halifax: bit.ly/2TdW4im
👉 Applications for the 2026 program are officially open! More info here: bit.ly/3OHZdpu
The evening spotlighted the artists, the partners, and the installations that have transformed Downtown Halifax’s public art landscape.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this milestone, and to everyone who has been a part of this program over the past 10 years.
👉 Applications for the 2026 program are officially open! More info here:https://lnkd.in/eCa3iJx3
Thanks to Michelle Doucette Photography for the photos.
The evening spotlighted the artists, the partners, and the installations that have transformed Downtown Halifax’s public art landscape and honoured a decade of creativity, collaboration, and community impact.
Hi Sara. Yes, we have the plan, we just need the decision makers to run with it. It seems to come down to budget (like everything right now.) We've been told the HRM staff report is complete...just waiting to see it. I believe May is the month we've been given now. @lecwhite.bsky.social ?
February 17 was Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day and we celebrated by painting kindness rocks and hiding them all over Downtown Halifax.
Have you found one yet?
#RAKDay2026
Police are assisting Halifax Fire with a structure fire on Duke Street. Duke St. (btw Brunswick & Argyle) is closed. Carmichael St. (btw Brunswick & Argyle) is also closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Police ask the public to avoid the area and take alternate route.
Today is #GivingTuesday, a day to say TY to the folks making this world a better place. downtownhalifax.ca/lowdown/down...
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The 30th annual @novascotiapower.bsky.social Holiday Parade of Lights is tomorrow night! Bring on the lights, bring on the cheer!!
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/14/s...
UPDATE: This work will now take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This time last year we were learning from some of the best @uoftcities.bsky.social
This starts tonight!
Tonight at 7PM until Monday at 5AM, Upper Water St. btw Duke and 1883 Upper Water (right before the Marriott - Historic Properties) will be closed.
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 16) 9a-4p Hollis St. btw Prince & Sackville will be one lane.
Planning your month, or maybe just your weekend? Let us help!
Our event calendar is a great place to draw inspiration from, as well as to stay up-to-date on all the Downtown Halifax happenings for this month and beyond! 📆
🔗Find it here: downtownhalifax.ca/events
Have you seen one of our newest Gritty to Pretty murals, "Future Rhythms" by Daramfon Morgan? You can find this stunning piece on the side of the former Waverley Inn on Barrington Street, and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. 🎨
Help us transform @hfxtransit.bsky.social !
You are invited to share thoughts on service frequency, your regular route, and give feedback on new transit options. The survey will be open until September 28. www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/core-service...
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Heads up - this is today until 4 p.m.
To help celebrate Canada's National Downtown Month, DHBC invited Member of Parliament (MP), Shannon Miedema to take a stroll with us.
We had the perfect day to show off Downtown Halifax and all the people and businesses that make it so special.
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Did you know August is Downtowns and Main Streets Month?
Downtowns and main streets are the heart of our communities and home to local businesses. Downtown Halifax is vibrant and welcoming because of the local businesses and community members who make it a great place to be.❤️
#DowntownHalifax
Out exploring Downtown Halifax? Be sure to look for the new public art installed as part of Gritty to Pretty's 10 Year Anniversary. Like this colourful picnic table at Grafton Park, painted by Shannon Long and funded by District 7 Councillor, @lecwhite.bsky.social. downtownhalifax.ca/grittytopretty
Huge shoutout to the Downtown Halifax Crew for tackling trash on Prince Street this week! 🚯
Our crews dedication helps keep our Downtown streets clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone, while also keeping the city looking its best.