Halifax Regional Municipality and the Province of Nova Scotia are jointly undertaking a planning study for the Grand Parade, Province House, and the former Birks/Trustcan site. These are important historic landmarks that continue to represent the centre of government for the Province and the region. They play an important role in civic life, providing public gathering places for civic events and demonstrations, while projecting the external image of our Province and its Capital City. The Plan will coordinate in a cohesive manner, the objectives of the Municipality, the Province, and other stakeholders, and will include land use recommendations, guidelines stipulating urban design principles, public facility needs assessment, and the development of long term operational management guidelines for enhancement of civic open space.

Final Report Approved by Council February 27, 2007:

Grand Parade Province House Final Report (31,822 KB) NEW!

Enlarged figures from Final Report:

Design Principles -Fig. 2.5

Design Brief - Fig 3.13

Design Guidelines -Fig 5.9

Background Report (27,754 KB)

Grand Parade Request for Proposals (387 KB)