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Open Space Design

Open Space Development is a creative form of subdivision designed to conserve open space.  The basic principle of the design is to locate homes on the portion of the site where the soils are best suited for development while retaining the remainder of the site as open space. 

Voyageur Lakes, HRM

Following on the adoption of Halifax Regional Municipality's Regional Plan in August 2006, this Guide (2.07MB) provides an introduction to the concepts, application process, information and studies required to carry out two forms of open space design development in Halifax Regional Municipality.

To obtain a hard copy of the guide please contact Regional and Community Planning at (902) 490-8479.