We ensure that government policies dealing with the land development industry are fair, consistent and financially responsible, and lead to better-built communities and a way of life in Nova Scotia.
We are the largest organization representing the development community in Nova Scotia.
Our Association is involved in many technically complex, politically sensitive and community based projects and initiatives. Our Association has a proactive relationship with various levels of government on numerous issues.
In these challenging time there are many resources available to our members to support them on the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels. A link to some useful resources along with UDI updates can be found below:
UDI has long been concerned with providing affordable housing options to Nova Scotians. We closely watch government rules and regulations which may impact on affordability, and lobby for changes which will allow more first time home buyers into the market.
HRM have released Package B of their Centre Plan. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Centre Plan – Package B public engagement process and project timeline. The Centre Plan Package B public consultations are currently underway – find out more at www.centreplan.ca.
Package A was finalized and made law in late 2019.
HRM & consultant Turner Drake are in the process of reviewing all Infrastructure Charges (Capital Cost Contributions) which apply to developments within HRM. UDI supports fair and clearly outlined fee structures for all charges applied by HRM, however, we are concerned that unnecessarily high fees will increase the affordability of housing. We recently commissioned a report from Altus Group on costs in HRM and Moncton, our closest equivalent in the Canadian Maritimes.
