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Research & Reports
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Employment, Population and Housing Projections HRM: An Update prepared for HRM Planning and Development Services by Altus Group Economic Consulting, July 2009. HRM retained Altus Group Economic Consulting to provide an update to the long-term growth projections of the previous report in 2004. This update is prepared in light of the recent macroeconomic development and new data available from the 2006 census data.
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Cost of Servicing Plan prepared for Halifax Regional Municipality by CBCL Ltd., February
2009. The study examines the cost of
servicing three potential areas for urban development identified under the Regional Planning
Strategy: Port Wallis Lands (Dartmouth), Sandy Lake Lands (Bedford) and 102 Hwy. Corridor Lands
(Halifax).
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Land Use Planning Study Western Shore Bedford Basin, January 2008
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This land use planning study, which covers the Western Shore of Bedford Basin from Hogans Point to WDCL’s Bedford Waterfront Phase II, has identified, through the public participation process, the importance of this area to the community and region as a whole. The Western Shore of Bedford Basin represents a key visual opportunity not experienced elsewhere around the Bedford Basin. A primary objective is to retain the existing “scenic drive”. This unique opportunity coupled with major residential growth west of the Bedford Highway and the resulting demand and need for an active transportation trail add to the desire to plan for development in the area. Another focus should be on changing how the Bedford Highway R.O.W. is used and to “pedestrianize” it with a full streetscape which can then be enjoyed by the growing number of residents and it can facilitate the link to the active transportation trail.
Report prepared by O'Halloran Campbell Consultants Limited for Halifax Regional Municipality. |
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Wright's Cove Land Use and Transportation Plan - Final Report, January 30, 2006 |
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Chapter Two presents information on the history of Wrights Cove, a description of existing land use, a summary of the existing municipal planning strategy, a biophysical assessment of the study area, a review of existing municipal and transportation infrastructure, and a description of existing community services. Chapter Three provides an assessment of the demand for land in the study area, including: marine industrial uses, military facilities, commercial space (office, retail, hotel), the demand for residential housing, recreation space, and several case studies of other industrial/residential areas in HRM. Report prepared by Cantwell & Company Consulting Limited for Halifax Regional Municipality.
Please contact Regional Planning at 490-8479 to find out more about this study. |
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Settlement Pattern & Form with Service Costs Analysis
[ Large document - will take several minutes to down load] |
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This booklet shows the findings of the Cost of Servicing study applied to sample settlement
patterns typical to HRM. Not all of the factors influencing costs, such as the effects
of specific locations, have been included. This study looks to identify cost trends due to the "form" of our neighbourhoods. |
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Options for On-Site and Small Scale Wastewater Management - Final Report, March 2005
[ Large document - will take several minutes to down load] |
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Prepared for Halifax Regional Municipality, this report presents an analysis of options for on-site and small-scale wastewater management in the Municipality. The report was prepared by Land Design Engineering Services, in association with John W. Zuck and Associates, Ekistics Planning and Design Ltd., Spatial Metrics Atlantic, Fracflow Consultants Ltd. and Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd. The study area includes all HRM land outside the central-servicing boundary.
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Halifax Inland Terminal and Trucking Options Study - Final Report, January 2006 |
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The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) and the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) commissioned the present study to evaluate the role that an Inland Terminal or truck access to the railcut through the Halifax peninsual could play in alleviating some of the challenges presented by trucking activity within HRM. |
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Municipal Land Use Policy and Housing Affordability Study
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A consultant study to renew municipal capacity in partnership with provincial and federal governments, private and non-profit players, to address housing affordability on a regional basis. |
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Public
perception of homelessness and housing affordability in the
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) |
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Summary Analysis of Corporate Research
Associates Inc. 2003 Second Quarter Metro Quarterly Report |
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Summary
Report to Regional Council - Regional Planning Spring Consultation |
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A staff report to Council summarizing the
public participation from Spring 2004. |
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Summary
of Research |
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A list of the studies completed or
currently being conducted for the Regional Plan. |
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Greenfield
Areas Servicing Analysis
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A comparative analysis of land use
and servicing opportunities and constraints for residential
development in areas which have not been previously urbanized. Please contact Regional Planning at 490-8479 to find out more about this study. |
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Brownfield
Sites: An Options Paper for the Halifax Regional Municipality |
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A background report on policies and
case studies leading to options for brownfield redevelopment
in HRM. |
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Employment,
Population and Housing Projections for HRM |
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A 25-year projection of employment,
population, and housing needs for Halifax Regional Municipality. |
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Economic
Potential of HRM and Halifax Harbour |
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A report providing a basis for discussion
on issues arising from future growth of the HRM economy, and
of best uses of lands adjacent to Halifax Harbour. |
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Planning
Strategy for Halifax Harbour - Preliminary Recommendations
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Report to Council dated July 5, 2004
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Centre
for Water Resources Studies Report |
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A consultant's report investigating
the potential changes in water quality resulting from two development
scenarios. The first of the scenarios considered current land
use, while the second considered future land use in the Kearney
Lake- Papermill Lake watersheds. |
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Bedford
West Planning Area - Subwatershed Management Plan
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Large document - may take a few minutes to down load ] |
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A consultant's report that addresses
protection measures that will guide land development in the
Bedford West Planning Area upon area lakes water quality and
quantity. |
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Morris
Lake Stormwater Management Plan
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Large document - may take a few minutes to down load ] |
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A consultant's report representing
a change in the way developments should be planned, development
layout should be determined, and stormwater management should
be addressed for the Morris Lake watershed. |
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Regional Planning Goals & Objectives |
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A report of all the Regional Planning
goals and objectives, listed by Principle.
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Transit
and Land Use Form Report |
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A report outlining the relationship
between land use form and transit ridership. |
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Parking
Supply Management Strategies Report |
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A report outlining several parking
supply management strategies that target methods to maximize
the efficient use of existing parking facilities and off-street
spaces. |
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St.
Margaret's Bay Land Use Report |
Abstract |
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A report concerning shellfish closures
in the St. Margaret's Bay area. |
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Baseline
Report |
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A report that serves as a source document
for data and information collected on population, households,
housing, employment and journey-to-work characteristics in the
HRM region. |
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Reports
on Homelessness in HRM |
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Reports and general information on
homelessness in HRM. |
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Water
Resources Management Study |
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A study conducted by Dillon Consulting
Ltd., recommending policies and practices on various aspects
of water resource management. |
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HRM's
Official Bike Plan |
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The Blueprint For a Bicycle-Friendly
HRM was adopted by Halifax Regional Council on December 10,
2002. The goal of the plan is to enhance livability of the
Municipality, and the health and well being of its residents,
by encouraging more people to use bicycles for some or all
of their day-to-day transportation needs. |
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2002
HRM Citizen's Survey |
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Section
1 - Home & Work |
Section
6 - Community Safety |
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Section
2 - Home to Work |
Section
7 - Shopping & Urban Core |
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Section
3 - Community
Amenities
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Section
8 - Water Quality |
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Section
4 - Recreation |
Section
9 - Onsite Septic Systems |
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Section
5 - Environment |
Section
10 - Demographics |
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