Built Environment

Let’s pretend for a moment that the Morris Street bike lane controversy is actually about traffic.

Everyone hates traffic.  

It would be great if we were having mature and nuanced conversations about solutions to traffic congestion based on evidence and best practices.

Moving people and goods in a finite space is complex. Our population is increasing. We need evidence-based decision making and real leadership to help us create a more efficient and affordable city.  

Overview 

The Regional Plan is the most important land use planning document for the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).