Culture and heritage are a fundamental component of the growth of District 7 and HRM. The Municipality needs to retain the charm and character of its neighbourhoods if culture and heritage are to provide maximum economic benefit.
Culture and heritage are the vehicle for establishing a sense of identity and place. Both can be used to ground HRM in our sense of civic pride.
In our downtown we need to focus on ensuring vibrancy by providing working spaces for artists to practice and perform.
Downtown Future Vibrancy
Halifax Memorial Library: The Memorial Library has been vacant and forgotten by HRM for the past eight years. I pledge to find a use for
Heritage Property Act
Advocate to the province for improvement to the Heritage Property Act. View the current Heritage Property Act
Grant Funding
Increase grant funds available to heritage properties and districts. View the current HRM Heritage Incentive Program
Performing Arts
Performing arts has access to good funding and municipal space to function and entertain in. A fine example of a valuable downtown performance space is
Built Heritage
Conduct a HRM review of potential built heritage assets. View the Schmidtville Heritage Conservation District Plan