The Cole Harbour Common Stormwater Management project will look at ways to improve drainage and reduce flooding around the soccer field, multiuse field & track area, while also looking at ways to make the space more accessible for everyone. Take the survey today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common
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Text reads: "Suburban Plan – Herring Cove Road, Spryfield area visioning workshop” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes.
Have you ever travelled down Herring Cove Road in Spryfield and wished things were different? Collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision and guiding principles for the area on April 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Spryfield Legion. Learn more: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
We’re asking for feedback on the future of the Cole Harbour Common to explore solutions to address frequent flooding. Join us at one of our two open houses at Cole Harbour Place tonight (4p.m. or 6:30p.m.) to learn more and share your ideas. Register today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common
We’re asking for feedback on the future of the Cole Harbour Common to explore solutions to address frequent flooding. Join us at one of our two open houses at Cole Harbour Place on April 15 (4p.m. or 6:30p.m.) to learn more and share your ideas. Register today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common
Join us for a visioning workshop for Sackville Drive tonight at Acadia Hall (650 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
We’re asking for feedback on the future of the Cole Harbour Common to explore solutions to address frequent flooding. Join us at one of our two open houses at Cole Harbour Place on April 15 (4p.m. or 6:30p.m.) to learn more and share your ideas. Register today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common
Join us for a visioning workshop for Main, Cow Bay and Shore roads in Eastern Passage tonight at Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre (4 Government Wharf Rd) from 6–8 p.m. community members will collaborate to create a shared vision of their local main street. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Join the municipality at the NSCC Akerley cafeteria (21 Woodlawn Rd) tonight from 6-8 p.m to collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision of the Main St. area. It’s free to attend and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Join us for a visioning workshop for Sackville Drive on April 9 at Acadia Hall (650 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Join us for a visioning workshop for Main, Cow Bay and Shore roads in Eastern Passage on April 8 at Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre (4 Government Wharf Rd) from 6–8 p.m. community members will collaborate to create a shared vision of their local main street. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Join the municipality at the NSCC Akerley cafeteria (21 Woodlawn Rd) on April 7 from 6-8 p.m to collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision of the Main St. area. It’s free to attend and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
"Suburban Plan – Main Road, Cow Bay Road, Shore Road, Eastern Passage visioning workshop” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes.
Join us for a visioning workshop for Main, Cow Bay and Shore roads in Eastern Passage on April 8 at Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
"Suburban Plan – Main Street, Dartmouth, Westphal and Lake Loons visioning workshop” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes. Text lists two events at Bedford and Halifax written in the caption.
Join us for a visioning workshop for Main Street, Dartmouth, Westphal and Lake Loon on April 7 at NSCC Akerley (21 Woodlawn Rd) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register and learn more: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Join us tonight for a visioning workshop for Bedford Highway at Bedford Legion (1772 Bedford Hwy) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Join us for a visioning workshop for Bedford Highway on March 30 at Bedford Legion (1772 Bedford Hwy) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services you’d like to see. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Join us tonight March 26, at the Cole Harbour Place at 6 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services you’d like to see, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Join us tomorrow, March 26, at the Cole Harbour Place at 6 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services you’d like to see, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Poster that says Suburban Plan Bedford Highway visioning workshop laid over a fases out image of a map with crayons on it. Lower banner says planning & development with the Halifax logo
Join us for a visioning workshop for Bedford Highway on March 30 at Bedford Legion (1772 Bedford Hwy) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services, accessibility and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan
Have you explored the P&D Dashboard?
It’s available for everyone and provides daily data on housing approvals, completed units, permit activity and development trends across the municipality. All permit types are included and users can filter results. Take a look: halifax.ca/development-dashboard
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Share your ideas and vision for the Mill Cove area and the Bedford Waterfront.
Wednesday, March 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. | Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Hwy, Bedford
Can’t make it in person? Take the online survey, available until March 9 and learn more at engagehalifax.ca/mill-cove
Please take note of the location change with the rescheduled Bedford open house event. Thank you for your understanding. Please reach out to suburbanplan@halifax.ca with any questions. Learn more about the event: halifax.ca/suburbanplan
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Due to weather conditions this evening, the Mill Cove team has decided to cancel today's evening session scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. The afternoon session will run as scheduled from 1:30-4 p.m.
Text reads: "Suburban Plan – Pop-up session” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes. Text lists two events at Lower Sackvville and Dartmouth written in the caption.
Text reads: "Suburban Plan – Pop-up session” over a blurred photo of a map with crayons and sticky notes. Text lists two events at Bedford and Halifax written in the caption.
The municipality is developing a Suburban Plan to guide growth and change in our suburban communities. We’ll be in Lower Sackville, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax this February for pop-up sessions. Drop by to share your thoughts. Details: halifax.ca/suburbanplan
Quick reminder that the Mill Cove engagement session is this Wednesday, Feb. 11. Two drop-in times are available.
Promotional graphic for a Suburban Plan pop-up session, showing an open house table set up with maps, sticky notes and markers for public participation. Text reads “Suburban Plan Pop-up session” with Halifax Planning & Development branding.
The municipality is developing a Suburban Plan, a new planning document that will guide growth and change in our suburban areas. The team will be at the WinterFest at Shubie Park (54 Locks Rd, Dartmouth) tomorrow from 4-6 p.m. Drop by to share your thoughts. Learn more: halifax.ca/suburbanplan
Planning and Development customer service counter holiday hours are adjusted over the holiday period. Full details are available on our website so you can plan your visit. Learn more at halifax.ca/business/planning-development.
Please note: The Planning and Development customer service counter at Duke Tower will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. Visit halifax.ca/business/planning-development for information about our work, staff directory and contact options.
Aerial view of Sandy Lake. Text reads: “Planning & Development, Sandy Lake Special Planning Area. Have your say on the future of Sandy Lake at the public open house.”
Sandy Lake SPA: Your feedback will help guide planning recommendations on community design, environmental protection and infrastructure, before they are submitted to the province for consideration.
Complete the survey by Dec. 3 at engagehalifax.ca/sandy-lake-special-planning-area