Solar collector systems also called solar farms are large-scale, ground-mounted devices or installations that capture sunlight and convert it to useable energy that feeds directly into a utility grid. Employees are seeking feedback from residents on solar farms in the municipality. buff.ly/24YUWDg

The municipality is reviewing policies to guide where and how large-scale solar farms may be developed. Your feedback can help shape future policies. Public input will help inform recommendations that go to Regional Council for consideration. Learn more and share your feedback: buff.ly/24YUWDg

The municipality is reviewing policies and land use by-laws to guide the future of large-scale solar farms across the region. Share your feedback on where solar farms may be permitted and other considerations for employees. Learn more & take the survey: engagehalifax.ca/regional-plan/solar-farms

Help shape the future of Halifax's north end. Share your feedback on the Young Street Lands Future Growth Node planning process, including two development proposals. Attend public open house sessions on Aug. 5 at the Halifax Forum or complete the survey: engagehalifax.ca/young-street-lands.

Do you live in Herring Cove? Join the upcoming engagement opportunity and share what matters, what challenges you see and what you hope for the future. Drop in anytime at Herring Cove Community Centre, 30 Latter Pond Lane, Herring Cove on Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m.

9:35 a.m. ADT, June 1: the municipality's Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Compliance (POSSE) Customer Portal is currently unavailable. We are working to fix this and will provide an update when available. Thank you for your patience.

The municipality's Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Compliance (POSSE) system, and associated e-payment functionality will be unavailable starting Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ADT and is expected to be available again by Monday, June 1 at 6 a.m. ADT. Thank you for understanding.

Last reminder: the Missing Middle Housing survey closes May 31. Share your input to help shape what missing middle housing looks like in your community. Learn more and participate: engagehalifax.ca/centre-plan-2026-updates

Under the current Sackville Drive Land Use By-Law, food service vehicles are not permitted under any defined use. The proposed amendment would add food service vehicles to the Temporary Commercial Uses category. To learn more, visit buff.ly/KUBi6S3%E2%8... or contact kelly.greenland@halifax.ca

The Cole Harbour Common Stormwater Management project will look at ways to improve drainage and reduce flooding around the soccer field, multiuse field & track area, while also looking at ways to make the space more accessible for everyone. Survey closes May 15: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

Did you know the P&D Dashboard is updated daily? The dashboard provides daily data on housing, permits and development trends. It also links to the Permit Status Map for those who prefer a geographic view. Explore it here: halifax.ca/development-dashboard

Survey deadline extended to May 15! The Cole Harbour Common Stormwater Management project will look at ways to improve drainage and reduce flooding around the soccer field, multiuse field & track area. Take the survey today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

Have you ever travelled down Herring Cove Road in Spryfield and wished things were different? Collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision and guiding principles for the area on April 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Spryfield Legion. Learn more: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

We’re asking for feedback on the future of the Cole Harbour Common to explore solutions to address frequent flooding. Join us at one of our two open houses at Cole Harbour Place tonight (4p.m. or 6:30p.m.) to learn more and share your ideas. Register today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

Join us for a visioning workshop for Sackville Drive tonight at Acadia Hall (650 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

We’re asking for feedback on the future of the Cole Harbour Common to explore solutions to address frequent flooding. Join us at one of our two open houses at Cole Harbour Place on April 15 (4p.m. or 6:30p.m.) to learn more and share your ideas. Register today: engagehalifax.ca/cole-harbour-common

Join us for a visioning workshop for Main, Cow Bay and Shore roads in Eastern Passage tonight at Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre (4 Government Wharf Rd) from 6–8 p.m. community members will collaborate to create a shared vision of their local main street. Register: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Join the municipality at the NSCC Akerley cafeteria (21 Woodlawn Rd) tonight from 6-8 p.m to collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision of the Main St. area. It’s free to attend and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Join the municipality at the NSCC Akerley cafeteria (21 Woodlawn Rd) on April 7 from 6-8 p.m to collaborate with your neighbours and create a shared vision of the Main St. area. It’s free to attend and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Join us for a visioning workshop for Main Street, Dartmouth, Westphal and Lake Loon on April 7 at NSCC Akerley (21 Woodlawn Rd) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. Register and learn more: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Join us tonight for a visioning workshop for Bedford Highway at Bedford Legion (1772 Bedford Hwy) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design and use, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Join us tonight March 26, at the Cole Harbour Place at 6 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services you’d like to see, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Join us tomorrow, March 26, at the Cole Harbour Place at 6 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services you’d like to see, accessibility improvements and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Join us for a visioning workshop for Bedford Highway on March 30 at Bedford Legion (1772 Bedford Hwy) from 6–8 p.m. Share your ideas on building and public space design, the types of stores and services, accessibility and more. To register or learn more, visit engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

Have you explored the P&D Dashboard? It’s available for everyone and provides daily data on housing approvals, completed units, permit activity and development trends across the municipality. All permit types are included and users can filter results. Take a look: halifax.ca/development-dashboard

The municipality is developing a Suburban Plan to guide growth and change in our suburban communities. We’ll be in Lower Sackville, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax this February for pop-up sessions. Drop by to share your thoughts. Details: halifax.ca/suburbanplan

The municipality is developing a Suburban Plan, a new planning document that will guide growth and change in our suburban areas. The team will be at the WinterFest at Shubie Park (54 Locks Rd, Dartmouth) tomorrow from 4-6 p.m. Drop by to share your thoughts. Learn more: halifax.ca/suburbanplan

Planning and Development customer service counter holiday hours are adjusted over the holiday period. Full details are available on our website so you can plan your visit. Learn more at halifax.ca/business/planning-development.

Please note: The Planning and Development customer service counter at Duke Tower will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. Visit halifax.ca/business/planning-development for information about our work, staff directory and contact options.

Sandy Lake SPA: Your feedback will help guide planning recommendations on community design, environmental protection and infrastructure, before they are submitted to the province for consideration. Complete the survey by Dec. 3 at engagehalifax.ca/sandy-lake-special-planning-area