Halifax Common Master Plan

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Rendered Plan of the Halifax Common.

Plan Adoption

January 2024

Halifax Common Master Plan

On January 23, 2024, Halifax Regional Council adopted the Halifax Common Master Plan, approved the implementation plan, and gave direction to proceed with further planning for the Wanderers Block portion of the Halifax Common.

Over the past year residents had the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the Halifax Common Master Plan and to help identify and prioritize the implementation of various capital improvements and projects. Some of the priorities for the next few years include constructing the playground on the Central Common, redesigning the skatepark, and upgrading pathways.

Further detailed planning for the Wanderers Block will look at options for the spatial organization and functional programming for the various uses of the site which include the Wanderers Lawn Bowls, Halifax Lancers equestrian facility, municipal greenhouse and works depot, and proposals for a permanent stadium and a public botanical conservatory.

The staff report and attachments can be found here.


Current Capital Projects

The aquatic facility opened in July 2023. This was the first project to be implemented from the Halifax Common Master Plan. Site preparation and detailed design for a new playground are underway, with construction planned for 2024. Open space is being reclaimed for the playground from the sites of the demolished swimming pools, Pavilion building, and parking lot.

Underway for 2025, are the construction of the playground, design for the skatepark, and scoping for the active transportation pathways through the North and Central Commons. The Wanderers Block Functional Plan staff report will be presented to Regional Council.


Who's Listening

For questions or to provide direct feedback on the Master Plan:

Project Lead – Carolle Koziak Roberts

Halifax Regional Municipality




Plan Adoption

January 2024

Halifax Common Master Plan

On January 23, 2024, Halifax Regional Council adopted the Halifax Common Master Plan, approved the implementation plan, and gave direction to proceed with further planning for the Wanderers Block portion of the Halifax Common.

Over the past year residents had the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the Halifax Common Master Plan and to help identify and prioritize the implementation of various capital improvements and projects. Some of the priorities for the next few years include constructing the playground on the Central Common, redesigning the skatepark, and upgrading pathways.

Further detailed planning for the Wanderers Block will look at options for the spatial organization and functional programming for the various uses of the site which include the Wanderers Lawn Bowls, Halifax Lancers equestrian facility, municipal greenhouse and works depot, and proposals for a permanent stadium and a public botanical conservatory.

The staff report and attachments can be found here.


Current Capital Projects

The aquatic facility opened in July 2023. This was the first project to be implemented from the Halifax Common Master Plan. Site preparation and detailed design for a new playground are underway, with construction planned for 2024. Open space is being reclaimed for the playground from the sites of the demolished swimming pools, Pavilion building, and parking lot.

Underway for 2025, are the construction of the playground, design for the skatepark, and scoping for the active transportation pathways through the North and Central Commons. The Wanderers Block Functional Plan staff report will be presented to Regional Council.


Who's Listening

For questions or to provide direct feedback on the Master Plan:

Project Lead – Carolle Koziak Roberts

Halifax Regional Municipality