With its pre-determined building heights and streamlined planning approval process, the Main Street Community Improvement District has set a new standard for urban planning in HRM. Adopted 5 years ago, the planning approach is starting to drive new investment, and a recently adopted age-friendly community plan is laying the foundation for...
Read MorePlanning for an Ageing Society The Main Street Dartmouth Community Improvement District is proactively tackling the issues and opportunities associated with an ageing society. A number of organizations have recently joined the initiative including Sobeys, Nightingale, Dartmouth Learning Network and NSCC Akerley Campus. It is clear the continued...
Read MoreHelping Nova Scotians in need Nova Scotia municipalities should position themselves by adopting a rights-based housing approach as per Canada’s new National Housing Strategy. This is best tackled by way of updating the Provincial Interest Statement on Housing, which is planned in 2018 (under
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