Help Shape Halifax's Suburban Communities Plan
Official title: Suburban Plan
Halifax is rewriting the rules for how suburban neighbourhoods grow and change. The city wants to hear what residents value about their communities, what makes them unique, and how they'd like to see them develop. This plan will create new policies for housing, transit corridors, and local services across areas like Bedford, Sackville, Cole Harbour, and Spryfield.
Why This Matters
Live in Halifax's suburbs? This plan will shape what gets built near you for years to come. It affects where new housing goes, how tall buildings can be, and whether you'll have better transit options. If you've ever complained about traffic, housing costs, or lack of local services, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
New zoning rules could allow more housing types in suburban areas, including along rapid transit corridors. Building heights and densities may increase in some neighbourhoods. The plan will also update policies on local services, green spaces, and heritage protection across 15+ suburban communities.
Key Issues
- What do residents value most about their suburban communities?
- How should suburban neighbourhoods grow and change in the future?
- What land use policies are needed along rapid transit corridors?
- How can communities maintain their unique character while accommodating growth?
How to Participate
- Attend one of seven kick-off open houses across Halifax suburbs in January-February 2026. Each has two sessions with welcome presentations. Find your community's event on the consultation page.
- Use the interactive map to share what you value about your community by placing pins on specific locations.
- Review background materials including the What is the Suburban Plan Fact Sheet and your community profile to understand the planning context.
- Contact the Suburban Plan team at suburbanplan@halifax.ca or call (902) 499-0607 with questions.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM AST | Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, Westphal, and Lake Loon Kick Off Open House | Cole Harbour Place - Westphal room, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth, NS | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| January 20, 2026 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM AST | Eastern Passage Kick Off Open House | Horizon Community Centre - Multipurpose room, 168 Redoubt Way, Eastern Passage, NS | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| January 26, 2026 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM AST | Bedford Kick Off Open House | Bedford Legion - Main Hall, 1772 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| January 28, 2026 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM AST | Clayton Park and Fairview Kick Off Open House | Canada Games Centre - Community Centre room, 26 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax, NS | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| January 29, 2026 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM AST | Spryfield, Herring Cove, and Armdale Kick Off Open House | Captain William Spry Library - Program Room, 16 Sussex St, Halifax, NS | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| February 2, 2026 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM AST | Beechville, Lakeside, and Timberlea Kick Off Open House | Lakeside Fire Hall - LVFD Bingo Hall, 26 Myra Rd, Timberlea, NS | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| February 4, 2026 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM AST | Sackville and Beaver Bank Kick Off Open House | Sackville Sports Stadium - Multipurpose Room, 409 Glendale Dr, Lower Sackville, NS | Register → (opens in new tab) |
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (4)
- What do you value about your community?
- What makes your community unique?
- How does your community connect to the wider region?
- How would you like to see your community grow and change in the future?