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The Halifax Boardwalk – George Street to Marginal Road

What do you see in this space? How do people in the community enjoy it? :

Halifax waterfront is a hub of culture and commerce in Nova Scotia
Sparkling ocean
Working port
One of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks
Home to a mix of year round and seasonal businesses and events
Serves as a tourist destination and a place where locals walk their dogs, bike, fish, and get fresh air
This summer’s Free Lab project with the Dalhousie University School of Architecture resulted in additional, popular seating, near Sands at Salter
HFX Tactical Architecture draws inspiration from the relatively recent movement of citizen-led built interventions, more popularly known as “tactical urbanism,” which have sprung up across North America to improve local streets, neighbourhoods and urban spaces
On the Halifax waterfront projects have included colourful bistro sets, the community piano project called #PlayMeHFX, and various public art projects and events
On the Lunenburg waterfront, new public seating and open access to the boardwalk at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is complimented by an Atlantic Blue Whale themed mural
A seasonal volleyball court, picnic benches and BBQ grills offer up a fun, family friendly spot to gather on the Bedford waterfront

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Map: https://www.halifax.ca/rec/documents/HfxWaterfront.pdf

Submitted by: Rylan Palmer-Dixon