Public Service Announcement

Dartmouth Common Master Plan Public Meeting

(Tuesday, March 31, 2009) - Halifax Regional Municipality and CBCL Limited will be holding a public workshop and information session for the Dartmouth Common Master Plan on Saturday, April 4th in the gymnasium at Hawthorn School, 10 Hawthorne Street, Dartmouth from 10 a.m. to noon.

The Master Plan will establish a long-term vision, conceptual designs and policy framework to guide the future use, enhancement and protection of the Dartmouth Common. The Plan will look at open spaces, public facilities, pedestrian and cycling pathways, transit infrastructure and the development around them with a goal of creating stronger connections, enhanced recreational use and public safety and enjoyment. The goal of the workshop is to identify the community values, issues, and opportunities for the study area. The public and business community are invited to come and learn about the project and share ideas with friends and neighbours. All are welcome to attend.

Date:    Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 10:00 am - 12 noon
Place:    Hawthorn Elementary School, 10 Hawthorne Street, Dartmouth.     Please enter the gymnasium through the entrance around the back of the school.

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Contact:

Holly Richardson,
HRM Real Property Planning,
Phone: (902) 490-6889
E-mail: richarh@halifax.ca
Fax: (902) 490-6233
Web: www.halifax.ca/RealPropertyPlanning/DCMP/index.html