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Category Archives: Regional Plan
HRM Sandy Lake Ecological Features Assessment completed 9Jul2022
UPDATE JULY 12,2022: Council passed the boundary study motion unanimously (motion below, moved by Counc. Blackburn, Seconded by Counc. Outhit): That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to: 1. Incorporate the analysis and findings of the Sandy Lake … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Events, Regional Park proposal, Regional Plan
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Land swaps could solve the ‘Sandy Lake versus Development Dilemma’ 6Jul2022
“We need to be creative and think outside the mandated boxes. If we do so, we create a general model for satisfying the three main demands [to conserve environmentally sensitive lands, increase housing and make it profitable to do both] … Continue reading
The Halifax Regional Plan review: Where we are and what’s left to do 8Jan2022
Delving into the current Regional Plan review can be challenging because of the voluminous materials and complex consultation and decision-making processes but how it all pans out affects all of us; accordingly, it behooves as many of us as possible … Continue reading
Posted in Halifax Green Network, Regional Plan
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Regional Council Motion for “optimal conceptual boundary for an expanded Sandy Lake Regional Park” passes 9Nov2021
It was item 15.5.1 by Councillor Blackburn for the November 9, 2021 Halifax Regional Council Meeting: 15.5 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 15.5.1 Councillor Blackburn – Sandy Lake [PDF] Motion: That Halifax Regional Council: 1. Suspend the Rules of Procedure under section … Continue reading
SRA Thursday Oct 7, 2021: Sandy Lake, The Forgotten Park
Presentation by Karen Robinson, Chair, Sandy Lake Regional Park Coalition A Zoom Meeting, begins at 7 pm. Register by e-mail to sackvillerivers@ns.sympatico.ca Phone (902) 865-9238
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HRM releases Themes & Directions Report 20May2021
From the Report: This document, the Themes and Directions Report, is the first deliverable of the Regional Plan Review. The purpose of this document is to explain the scope of the Regional Plan Review to the public, stakeholders and Regional … Continue reading
Nov 6, 2020: “Let’s resolve unfinished business by finally protecting Sandy Lake and Sackville River”
Use this webform to tell city councilors we need an expanded park. From the Sandy Lake-Sackville River regional Park Coalition: Help us expand the existing park to protect this irreplaceable natural area. Time is running out.
The case for Sandy Lake-Sackville River Regional Park goes to Halifax RP+10
The Halifax Regional Municipal Planning Strategy or the “Regional Plan” (RP), in a nutshell, “guides future development in the HRM and outlines how sustainable growth should take place.” View HRM Page for the Regional Plan The first Regional Plan for … Continue reading