Action |
Timeframe |
Public Input Stage |
Bedford Waterfront Development Corporation set up to oversee development of lands along area shoreline |
1983 |
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Bedford Waterfront Master Plan developed |
1985 |
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Municipal Planning Strategy for Bedford initiated |
1992 |
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Waterfront Development Corporation assumed responsibility for the Bedford waterfront project |
2000 |
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WDCL, with HRM and Halifax Port Authority, conducted preliminary development analysis for the Phase II lands, established a community focus group, completed construction of the South Jetty and extension of the harbour walk system, managed construction of the children’s playground and DeWolfe Park and initiated construction of additional public marina infrastructure. |
2000 Onward |
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Halifax Harbour Discussion Paper launched |
2004 |
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HRM conducted Regional Planning Process |
2003 - 2006 |
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Regional Municipal Planning Strategy introduced which outlined the need to co-ordinate development within the region |
2006 |
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HRM Community Visioning Process initiated |
February 2007 |
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Bedford Waterfront Community Liaison Group (CLG) designed and consulted on a community vision and action plan and prepared drafts for Council |
January–July 2007 |
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Community Vision and Action Plan Adopted by HRM Council |
October 2007 |
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Vision Implementation Committee (VIC) formed |
2008 |
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Issued a request for proposal to lead the design study with the contract awarded to a consulting team headed by Ekistics |
October 2008 |
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Phase I - Comprehensive Development Plan began |
January 2009 |
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Phase II – Three Development Options presented to the public |
June 2009 |
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Phase III – Preferred Option presented to the public |
June 2010 |
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The Bedford Waterfront Steering Committee weighing public comments and design study to determine its position relative to consultant’s recommendations |
Current |
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Steering Committee Recommendations expected to be presented to the North West Planning Advisory Committee |
Winter 2010-11 |
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Steering Committee Recommendations expected to be presented to North West Community Council |
Winter 2010-11 |
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HRM Council – Plan Amendment presentation and decision to be scheduled |
2011 |
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Planning Amendments based on decision drafted and presented to public for input |
2011 |
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