@hfxplanning.bsky.social
Official account for Halifax Planning & Development. Need help? Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca.
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.”
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
Photo of Victoria Road United Baptist Church in Downtown Dartmouth. Overlaid text reads: Have your say. Downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District.
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
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Photo of downtown Dartmouth from King Street. The bottom of the image contains text that reads: “Downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District. Public information meeting. Your input matters.”
Photo of Christ Church in downtown Dartmouth. The bottom of the image contains text that reads: “Downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District. Public information meeting. Your input matters.”
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
Green background with a map illustration and a blue location pin featuring a water symbol. Text reads: “What is the Shubenacadie Lakes Floodplain? Where is it located?”
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
Graphic promoting Halifax’s Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program under the Housing Accelerator Fund, listing four selected sites and showing an outline illustration of townhouses with trees and solar panels
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.
Please note that updates in relation to the natural gas leak in the area of Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth will be shared on @hfxgov.bsky.social.
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The text “Shubenacadie Lakes Floodplains map” in large white type on a light blue background, with a smaller text listing five lakes. In the centre, there is a large yellow triangular warning sign featuring an exclamation mark above wavy lines, suggesting water to indicate flood risk.
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
Non-profit housing providers: 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
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Graphic promoting Halifax’s Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program under the Housing Accelerator Fund, listing four selected sites and showing an outline illustration of townhouses with trees and solar panels
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
11.08.2025 20:57 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Thursday, June 26 | 3:55 p.m. - Please follow
@hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.
Sunday, June 22 | 5:35 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.
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ICYMI: The Halifax Regional Municipality is now on Bluesky. Follow us here and on our other accounts:
@hfxgov.bsky.social
@hfxtransit.bsky.social
@hfx-fire.bsky.social
@hfxevents.bsky.social
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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
12.06.2025 13:56 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1Big ideas. Bold plans. New platform. We’re now on Bluesky to share how your region is growing, changing, and planning for the future.
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