Greenspaces promote well-being for all of HRM by providing the space needed to improve our mental, physical and social health.
Halifax needs to maintain 50% tree canopy coverage to protect against heat island effects. I propose bylaws to protect our urban forest on private and public land as is done in other cities in North America.
In order for the district and the rest of HRM to grow with health and vitality; it is critical that our greenspaces be cared for and respected.
Check out my Instagram video about Victoria Park and the video about the Halifax Commons.
Save Point Pleasant Park
Point Pleasant Park is HRM’s most treasured park, and I am committed to its preservation and improvement. In Point Pleasant Park, I recommend the following
New Greenspaces
Develop more greenspace on new buildings.
Greenspace Safety and Protection
Ensure our greenspaces are safe and protect our urban forest.
Protect the Halifax Common
I will ACTION that for the betterment of the Halifax Common the following should be done: 1) Create legislation (e.g. Halifax Common Protection Act) to
Protect our District 7 greenspace
Protect our District 7 greenspace.