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Jul 18, 20231 min read
UDI's Request for RDC Payment Deferral
UDI was notified by the NSUARB of a submission from Halifax Water regarding the following: The Urban Development Institute of Nova Scotia...
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Dec 19, 20221 min read
Construction Noise Exemptions Process Launches
The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching a construction noise exemption process to better regulate developers who need to extend...
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Jul 19, 20221 min read
CMP Memo
Please find attached a memo which was sent to our members regarding Construction Management Plans (CMPs). We developed this in...
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Jun 30, 20221 min read
The Centre Plan Review
HRM has released Package B of their Centre Plan. Key components of Package B include policies and regulations for: Downtown Halifax –...
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Jun 30, 20221 min read
Infrastructure Charges (Inc. Capital Cost Contributions)
HRM hired Turner Drake (with additional input in technical areas from Metropole, Hemson Consulting and CBCL) to undertake a review of all...
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Jun 30, 20222 min read
Housing Affordability In Nova Scotia
UDI Nova Scotia has long been concerned with providing affordable housing options to Nova Scotians. We closely watch government rules and...
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Apr 29, 20221 min read
Steve Higgins Retirement
On July 15, 2021, Steve Higgins Manager of Current Planning retired from HRM after a long and successful career. Steve was respected by...
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Jul 31, 20211 min read
New HRM Permitting Process Update
Here is one way UDI is working towards building a positive working relationship with HRM. On July 26, I met with HRM’s Director of...
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