Lyle-Shore Local Street Bikeway

The municipality is considering options for designating Lyle Street and Shore Road in Dartmouth.

Public Appointment Policy

Bedford-Sackville Greenway Corridor

Centre Plan

Dartmouth Cove

Hollis Street Bicycle Lane

Community Energy Plan

Downtown...I'm In

Define Halifax Region

North Park Intersection Redesign

Porters Lake and Surrounding Communities Active Transportation Plan

Active Transportation

Building a Better Solid Waste System, Together

Welcome to Shape Your City

Shape Your Budget 2015

Fort Needham Memorial Park

Downtown Dartmouth Plan Update

We're building a brand new Halifax Transit

University Avenue Bike Lane

Old South Suburb Heritage Conservation District

Halifax Green Network

Quinpool 6067

Commemorative Emblem for the 100th Anniversary of the Halifax Explosion

Construction mitigation

Compost Matters

Integrated Mobility Program

St. Andrew's Community Centre Renewal

Sackville Recreation Consultation

Bikeway Connector Project

Shape Your Budget 2017

South Park Street Bike Lane Improvements

Enhancing HRM’s ability to deliver programs and services

Forest Hills Parkway – Cycling and Walking Enhancements

Regional Council Chamber Technology Refresh Project

Almon Street Bike Lane

The municipality aims to increase the transportation options available to its residents and support the development of communities that are healthy places to live.

Campaign Finance Accountability

Gottingen St. Area Recreation Needs Assessment

Poverty Solutions

Mumford Terminal Replacement Project

Transit Priority Corridors

Local Street Bikeways

Shared Housing / Supportive Housing

Halifax Common Master Plan

Municipal Budget 2018

Municipal Accessibility Framework

Downtown Halifax Plan Review

Mainland Linear Trail

Shape Your Budget 2016

Shape Your Budget

Allowing hens in residential areas?

Peninsula South Complete Streets

Shared Micromobility

The municipality is expanding transportation options in the urban centre by approving a service provider for shared e-scooters and e-bikes.

Municipal Budget 2020

Roadside Memorials

Site-Specific Requests

As part of the ongoing Regional Plan Review, property owners can request amendments to policy to allow development(s) on certain properties.

Halifax Mobility Response: Streets and Spaces

The Halifax Mobility Response Plan was initiated in May 2020 in response to changing mobility needs due to COVID-19.

JustFOOD: Action Plan for the Halifax Region

Modifications to Noise By-law

Dahlia-Oak-Crichton Active Transportation Connections

Development of Former NS Home for Colored Children

Akoma Holdings Inc. wishes to develop the former Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children (NSHCC) property located along Highway 7 in Westphal

The Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment Project

The Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment project involves the redesign of the intersection of Bedford Highway, Windsor Street and Lady Hammond Road.

Bayers Lake Business Park Active Transportation Plan

Water Street Enhancements

Park Planning for the Rehab Lands

Planning Applications

This project page provides a central spot where the public can find information on planning applications and give feedback.

Off-Leash Dog Area in Eastern Passage

Off-Leash Dog Area in vicinity of Governor's Brook Subdivision, Spryfield

Renfrew Street Recapitalization and New Sidewalk

Rapid Transit Strategy

Downtown Bikeways

Cogswell District Redevelopment Project

Spring Garden Road Enhancements

Secondary & Backyard Suites

Talk Transit

a platform for current and potential transit users to let Halifax Transit know their thoughts on important transit topics.

North End and West End 'AAA' Bikeways

The municipality is planning for the implementation of two new 'all ages and abilities' (AAA) bikeway connections

Bedford Highway

Hope Blooms

Sharing Our Stories

Midtown 'AAA' Bikeways

Accessible Parking

Gray Arena Site

Municipal staff are asking for your feedback regarding the potential re-development of the Gray Arena Site and the 4 proposed re-development options.

HalifACT: Acting on Climate Together

HalifACT is one of the most ambitious climate action movements in Canada.

Africville Active Transportation Project

Africville Active Transportation Project

Portland Street - Cole Harbour Road Functional Planning Study

Accessible Taxi-Style Service

Park West School Park Engagement

Downtown Halifax Heritage Conservation District

Rainnie Drive - Brunswick Street Complete Streets

Dartmouth North Active Transportation Planning Project

Middle Sackville Master Planning Process

Active Transportation Wayfinding Pilot Project

Case 23820: Southdale Future Growth Node Planning Process

Needham Recreation Centre Rebuild

Lucasville Active Transportation Planning

Woodside-Shearwater Active Transportation Planning

Shubie Canal Crossing

HRFE Multi-Year Strategic Plan

Zone Review for Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains and Upper Sackville area.

Public Participation Policy

The Planning and Development Department (P&D) has updated its public engagement strategy to advance best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Public Safety Strategy

Dartmouth East Active Transportation Planning Project

Grahams Grove, Penhorn, Westphal & Main Active Transportation Connections

Highway 101 AT Connector

Case 23307 - Bedford West Sub-Areas 1 & 12 - Special Planning Area

Indigo Shores Parkland Development Plan

Case 24389 - Dartmouth Crossing Special Planning Area

ZZap Consulting Inc., on behalf of North American Developments Limited, has applied for a mixed-use, transit-oriented community with roughly 4,100 residential units.

Case 23472 - West End Mall Future Growth Node

On December 14, 2021 Regional Council initiated a process to amend the Regional Centre Secondary Planning Strategy (RCSMPS) and other applicable planning documents

The M District Future Growth Node

Halifax has applied to develop lands representin that represent a of the M District Future Growth Node with approximately 2,550 new residential unit

Future Service Communities

Last Updated: May 16, 2025

Land-Lease Communities

Regional Council approved the new Land-lease Community By-law which addresses requirements that land-lease community owners must comply with to obtain a license to run.

Solid Waste Strategy Review

The Halifax Regional Municipality is exploring a cart-based collection system for garbage

Alderney Drive Functional Plan - Phase One (Active Transportation & Transit)

Clayton Park Area Recreation Needs Assessment

Halifax is looking for an up-to-date picture of how residents living in the Clayton Park area are participating in recreation, sport and leisure activities.

East Preston Greenway

East Preston Greenway

Park Lighting Strategy

The Halifax Regional Municipality has over 900 parks in urban, suburban and rural settings that are used for a variety of recreation and leisure purposes.

Slayter Local Street Bikeway and Connections

As part of the Regional Council-approved Integrated Mobility Plan’s All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Bikeway Network, the municipality is completing a functional plan

Regional Plan Review

The Halifax Regional Municipal Planning Strategy (also called the 'Regional Plan') sets out a common vision, principles, and long-range, region-wide planning

Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

Divided into four phases, the HRVA program will establish profiles and recommendations for action for each of the municipality’s districts

Performing & Visual Arts Venues Study

Performing & Visual Arts Venues Study

Sidewalks and Multi-Use Pathways in Rural Community Centres

The municipality hosted public engagement in five rural communities to determine community support for adding an area tax rate to implement and maintain AT facilities.

Sandy Lake Special Planning Area

Case 2023-01241 - Sandy Lake - Special Planning Area

Case 2023-01495 - Halifax Grain Elevator

Case 2023-01495 - Halifax Grain Elevator

Case 24021: Cogswell District Land Use Policies

The Cogswell District is a transformational, municipal-led city-building initiative, which will convert it into a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood

Urban Forest Management Plan

The Halifax Regional Municipality is in the process of updating its 2013 Urban Forest Master Plan.

Bedford Commons Opportunity Site

The municipality has received development proposals for the Bedford Commons Opportunity Site.

Halifax Exhibition Centre Mixed-Use Development

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Accessibility Strategy

Accessibility Strategy

Downtown Dartmouth Waterfront Revitalization Project

Downtown Dartmouth Waterfront Revitalization Project is a planning and public consultation process that will result in a Conceptual Development Plan

Young District

With significant development anticipated in Young District, it is important to ensure that the social, transportation, municipal services and utility are supported

Strawberry Hill Future Growth Node

The Centre Plan envisions each FGN developing in a coordinated manner based on a comprehensive neighbourhood plan

Traveller Opinion Survey

The Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) (PDF) was unanimously approved by Halifax Regional Council on December 5, 2017

Windmill Road Functional Plan

Windmill Road is an important multimodal corridor that runs approximately 5.5kms between Wyse Road and just north of Akerley Boulevard, where it transitions into Trunk 7.

Lake Banook Coordination Project

Lake Banook is a large, freshwater lake located within Downtown Dartmouth. Banook is an anglicized version of the Mi’kmaq word, Panuk, \

Deaf and hard of hearing recreation pilot program

Regional Council approved an 18-month pilot program to offer sign language, interpreter services...

Captain William Spry Community Centre Recreation Needs Assessment

Captain William Spry Community Centre Recreation Needs Assessment

Cogswell Storytelling Engagement Program

The Cogswell District Project is one of the largest community building projects in Halifax’s history.

Peace and Friendship Park Plan

Peace and Friendship Park is located in Halifax’s South End. It was established as Park Nova Scotian by the Canadian National Railway in 1931.

Rural Short-Term Rentals

On 02. 21, 2023, Regional Council approved amendments to establish consistent region-wide policies and regulations for short-term rentals

Astral Drive Active Transportation Engagement

The Halifax Regional Municipality is planning to rehabilitate the asphalt, curbs and sidewalk on Astral Drive.

Highland Park Basketball Court Upgrades

Highland Park Basketball Court Upgrades

Transom Drive Park Project

Transom Drive Park is a two-hectare park located at 195 Transom Drive, Bedford.

Seniors Recreation Services Plan

Parks & Recreation is creating a Seniors Recreation Services Plan to help guide services for seniors 60 years and over.

Planning Changes to Support Housing Supply

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to learn about changes the Province of Nova Scotia has made to the Halifax Charter’s Minimum Planning Requirements

Halifax Transit - Core Service Plan

Information and resources on the Core Service Plan and Strategic Roadmap.

2026-2030 Strategic Plan

2026-2030 Strategic Plan

​​Hail Pond Park/Dunbrack Street Multi-Use Path Information and Survey

​​Hail Pond Park/Dunbrack Street Multi-Use Path Information and Survey

Halifax Recreation: One Membership Option Survey

Halifax Recreation: One Membership Option Survey

Isleville Intersections Upgrades

Isleville Intersections Upgrades

Parkland Drive and Regency Park Drive bicycle lanes

Parkland Drive and Regency Park Drive bicycle lanes

North Woodside Community Centre Park

North Woodside Community Centre Park

Neighbourhood & Volunteer Services (NVS): 2025 Neighbourhood Survey

We want to understand how residents feel about their connection to their neighbourhood and what support would help them feel more connected.

Downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District

A Heritage Conservation District (HCD) is a defined area recognized for its historic or architectural value, designated under the Heritage Property Act of Nova Scotia.

Roleika Drive Park — community engagement survey

Roleika Drive Park is a small park located in Dartmouth that Parks & Recreation has flagged this park for future refurbishment.

Halifax Urban Greenway & Active Transportation to Point Pleasant Park

The municipality is extending the Halifax Urban Greenway Extension and AAA Bikeway from Beaufort Avenue and Bellevue Avenue to Point Pleasant Park.

Multiple Unit Dwellings on Main Road Eastern Passage

Council directed employees to consider allowing multiple unit dwellings (i.e. apartment/condo buildings) on two specific properties in Eastern Passage.

​​Highway 102 Special Planning Area

The municipality is seeking to understand community values, aspirations and concerns related to development in the Highway 102 West Corridor Lands Special Planning Area.

​​Birchwood and Lawnsdale Engagement​

The Halifax Regional Municipality (the municipality) is planning to repair the asphalt and curbs on Birchwood Terrace and Lawnsdale Drive.