Halifax councillors have cleared the way for a major development that will see the parking lots around Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth turn into a new neighbourhood for thousands of people. A map of the M District development showing the residential buildings, park and pedestrian corridors through the site. Deputy Mayor Patty Cuttell said a public park of about 0.7 hectares, with no other recreation spaces like a sports field, did not seem like enough. A rendering of the M District project around Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, showing the new street and open public space in front of new residential buildings. Regional council passed the various planning changes needed for the overall site, which can eventually handle up to 4,600 housing units.

Source: CBC News March 14, 2026 20:06 UTC