Update-Council Vote-Halifax development threatens multi-use trail, habitat, coastal gem

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mobeeus

Posted: May 3, 2014 at 5:36

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Update: HRM council vote ties so backlands narrowly retains 'urban reserve' designation.
Backlands details at:
http://backlandscoalition.ca/ Also an awesome aerial view of backlands and halifax.
Thank you petitioners!

More vote details at
http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/story/council%E2%80%99s-tie-vote-saves-purcell%E2%80%99s-cove-and-willia/30735

Moderator???? - could this pls also be co-posted in Social/ Politcal Forum? Thanks

http://www.change.org/petitions/hrm-councillors-vote-against-changing-urban-reserve-designation-for-the-purcell-s-cove-backlands?recruiter=47329540&utm_campaign=petition_invitation&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

The knobby "whale's back" granite highlands between Macintosh run meander and purcells cove road seem to be the target for development here. If you live in the area or are interested in natural sciences aspect you should check out the report: http://backlandscoalition.ca/WLCCreport/

The area is used by paddlers, hikers, runners, swimmers, and frolickers of all sorts. Everyone I've seen there seems to be smiling, enjoying their recreation, accessible by public transit no less. It's backcountry with unique flora, incredibly rich wildlife habitat, and is prone to wildfires.

Thanks!

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iansmith4

Posted: Jun 23, 2014 at 11:54	Quote
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