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—and how they'd like to see them evolve. This plan will update zoning, land use policies, and development regulations across 66,000 properties.
Why This Matters
Live in Halifax's suburbs? This plan will shape what gets built near you for decades. Whether it's new housing, local shops, or transit routes—your input now affects what your neighbourhood looks like in 10 years. Renters and homeowners alike should pay attention.
What Could Change
New zoning rules could allow more housing types in suburban areas—think duplexes or small apartments where only single homes exist now. Development regulations across 280 zones may be updated. The plan could also change where commercial uses are permitted and how neighbourhoods connect to transit.
Key Issues
- What do residents value most about their suburban communities?
- How should suburban neighbourhoods grow and change?
- What infrastructure and services need improvement?
- How should communities connect to the wider Halifax region?
How to Participate
- Review the What is the Suburban Plan Fact Sheet to understand the planning process.
- Explore your community's profile—find your neighbourhood in the community profiles to see local data and characteristics.
- Watch for upcoming in-person engagement events on the consultation page.
- Email your feedback to suburbanplan@halifax.ca or call (902) 499-0607 with questions.
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?