PLANifax

Using video for advocacy and education
Halifax based and planning focused

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

What would it take to create affordable housing in the new Cogswell District? Check out our new video - Affordable Cogswell

https://t.co/i0akAWuINX

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

Interested in cites, people and how they come together?Art of City Building is a fabulous free conference and it's happening this Monday (at the central library)!

[Art of City Building @AoCB_Conference]

Registration is now live for Art of City Building 2022📣

Taking place virtually and in person at the Halifax Central Library on September 19th, 2022!

Registration is free and there are four great sessions planned, along with a post-event gathering!
https://t.co/5SIJ9b5Vzg

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

New video!! What can we do to preserve historic buildings while accommodating growth in Canada’s fastest growing downtown?
https://t.co/IpBfz9csm2
#planning #heritage #Halifax

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

New video! Should Sandy Lake be protected, or should we build housing there? What makes it so special? https://t.co/3pUZ8bgXLq

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

Depending on who you ask, you'll get a very different description of why Sandy Lake is special...so, what is it that's so special? New video this Sunday!

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

Dal's PEACH Research Unit has created a window badge program to commend restaurants for improving their accessibility. Watch our latest video to learn more about accessibility within the food service industry! https://t.co/Q2MbpSEcnY

[Solar Nova Scotia @SolarNS]

Homebuilder Don Roscoe helped found Solar NS in 1980. We will soon release a video developed by Don and @PLANifax which explains the basics of passive solar home design.

[hfxgov @hfxgov]

We're planning to redevelop the Halifax Forum.

We'll be holding an Open House on April 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Halifax Forum, Maritime Hall. See the concepts and share your feedback in person.

Can't make it? Share your thoughts online: https://t.co/R3O5ky4N15

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

Public art brings life and colour to our cities, but there is a fine line between legal public street art and graffiti....Find out more by watching our latest video!
https://t.co/QEXtjChIvz

[Halifax Public Libraries @hfxpublib]

When Halifax Regional Municipality Archives Technician, Elena, searched to see what could be found on the Cogswell Interchange, she uncovered far more on the subject than imaginable. Read her complete findings: https://t.co/7zq5Rdb2w0 @hfxgov

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

I wonder if planning today is missing this kind of consideration for the daily lived experience.

"The Identification of Desirable Qualities for Residential Environments - A Requirement in Creating a Plan"- City of Halifax (1974)

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

Why do we have public transit? And what will it take for transit to become the dominant mode of transport? To have these questions answered make sure to watch our newest video!

https://t.co/zC4ZbS3FGK

[CIP-ICU @CIP_ICU]

It’s World Town Planning Day! We want to hear from you on the significance of planning in your community. Share your thoughts using the hashtags #WTPD2021 or #WTPD.

Check out WTPD events here: https://t.co/JAgEKjEgUX

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

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This schedule is for the construction of the new road network, developable lots, bike lanes, trails, new parks and a transit hub.

Still no info about options for affordable housing or design requirements in future development.

[PLANifax @PLANifax]

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Cogswell key points:

16 acres of road to be converted into new mixed-use neighborhood, will house 2500 ppl

cost aprx. $122.6 m, primarily funded through sale of land and future property taxes

construction begins winter 2022, expected four years to complete.

[hfxgov @hfxgov]

Municipality holds event officially launching Cogswell District project. Details: https://t.co/szmoiIuC7W

[Halifax Cycling @IBIKEHFX]

Have you bought your #ILightHFX ticket yet? The lit-up family-friendly community ride is happening a week from tomorrow! You can learn more & register here:
https://t.co/5HxSc7gHkI

[hfxplanning @hfxplanning]

Please join us for a conversation about the redevelopment of the Windsor Street Exchange tomorrow (Wed. Oct. 27 @ 6pm). Here's the direct link https://t.co/lbjSavaxam

[hfxgov @hfxgov]

Planning is underway to redevelop the Windsor Street Exchange and we're excited to enter phase two of our public engagement process. Join us for a virtual open house on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. as we share two draft design options. For project details visit https://t.co/Uy7Inm4Aw3

[Halifax Parks & Recreation @hfxrec]

Want to connect with your neighbours and create a community project? Apply to host a Neighbourhood Placemaking project and receive training, guidance, and $1,500 in support funding from the municipality. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2021: https://t.co/0JZJYgbGkP

[hfxgov @hfxgov]

Public participation for the Africville Active Transportation Project starts tomorrow. Watch this video from @PLANifax to help understand the current state of things, then visit the project page to find an engagement option that works for you: https://t.co/4b0lLBdfkV