Yellow door in West End Halifax - Nick Ogden REALTOR

Halifax, NS West End Up-Zoning: A Strategic Look At Affordable and Diverse Housing Needs

Halifax is at a pivotal moment in its urban development journey, particularly in the West End, as proposed changes under the Halifax Centre Plan and the Housing Accelerator Fund aim to address the pressing housing affordability and availability issues. The municipality’s engagement with these proposals reflects a broader commitment to sustainable urban growth, diversification of […]

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New Neighbourhood at Exhibition Park- Nick Ogden Realtor

The Future of Halifax: Balancing Growth and Community Concerns

Halifax is on the brink of a significant transformation with the recent proposal from BANC Group to develop a sprawling new neighbourhood at Exhibition Park, located southwest of downtown Halifax. This ambitious plan aims to introduce nearly 6,000 housing units into the area, potentially bringing approximately 12,000 people to this suburban locale. The development would […]

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Halifax South End, courtesy of CBC News

Unpacking Halifax’s Zoning Overhaul: What the New Proposals Mean for the City

Halifax is on the brink of a major transformation. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, with a population surge of 14% over the past five years, the pressing need for housing has driven the city to propose significant zoning changes. These changes, aimed at rapidly increasing housing density, recently passed their first major hurdle and […]

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