Infrastructure
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HRM’s Active Transportation Committee revs up for 2010
HALIFAX – On January 21, HRM’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) held it’s first meeting of the year in order to make...
By Steve Bedard -
[Re]Presenting Halifax: Exploring the potential of the city through mapping
This is the first of a series of explorations through maps of the Halifax region. Revisiting maps, diagrams and other interpretive readings of Halifax...
By Matt Neville -
Uncovering our ‘Common’ past
HALIFAX – If you look it up on Google Maps, Canada’s oldest urban park, the Halifax Common hugs the western skirt of Citadel Hill. It’s shown as two...
By Nova Tayona -
Sustainability vs. Consumerism
CHARLOTTETOWN – I had a nasty case of déjà vu last week when the City of Charlottetown announced that another Big Box development was coming to...
By Joshua Biggley -
From the Vaults: Up in the Air
The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...
By Lauren Oostveen -
Events Guide: Out Now Speedy
CHARLOTTETOWN – After last week’s radio interview on the local CBC morning radio show, the folks over at the Institute for Bioregional Studies...
By Joshua Biggley -
Best/Worst of Bike Parking in HRM
HRM – Recently we shared what makes a great bike rack with you. This week we are hoping to raise awareness and change in regards to properly...
By Steve Bedard -
Metro Transit’s GoTime goes online
HALIFAX – Last week, Metro Transit launched an online GoTime schedule and departure feature for every one of its 2200+ bus stops, bus and ferry...
By Jake Schabas -
Cyclists have the best racks
What makes a for good bike parking? Join the Halifax Cycling Coalition as we explain what to look for when locking your bike, and how end-point...
By Steve Bedard -
Bike parking on Quinpool
HALIFAX – Quinpool Road is a great place to do a little shopping, grab a bite to eat, or maybe even catch a movie. Unfortunately, if you’re heading...
By Thom Bator -
Tax reform proposal needs to update idea of urban
HALIFAX – Last Thursday, Tim Bousquet wrote a great article on the potentially damaging impact of the ‘tax reforms’ proposed by HRM’s Tax...
By Jake Schabas -
Mo’ money, (fo’) mo’ transit study
HALIFAX - Remember that extensive, expensive transit study that was made public a month or two back? The
By Alex Boutilier