Get to know the Faculty of Architecture & Planning
Pop-up lecture
Is Halifax a Creative City?
In the early 2000s, Halifax brought in Richard Florida and began to talk about how to attract the creative class. To what extent is Halifax a creative city, and what challenges does it face in retaining talented and creative workers?
This is the question Jill Grant, Professor in ±«Óătv's School of Planning, will tackle in this week's #KnowYourDal pop-up lecture.
Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: MacDonald Building, University Hall
Storify
From research to real world outcomes, and even a float in the parade of lights, the faculty of Architecture & Planning is a diverse community with a variety of interests.
Dean's video
Faculty of Architecture & Planning Dean Christine Macy answers our questions in this video interview.
Feature story
Five things you didn't know about the Faculty of Architecture & Planning
The Faculty of Architecture and Planning officially joined the ±«Óătv family on April 1, 1997. Originally part of the Nova Scotia Technical College, which then became the Technical University of Nova Scotia, the Faculty has a long history educating some of the best architects and planners in the world.
Here are some things you might not know:
- The School of Planning is home to one of the most diverse student populations on campus.
- All student projects involve real issues. Projects are set in communities and students work with real clients.
- All architecture students participate in Free Lab: a mandatory two-week summer design-build project.
- Students in our professional programs gain real-life work experience by participating in our cooperative education program.
- Our home building is the oldest on Sexton Campus.
- (Bonus) Our Professors are not only talented instructors, but many operate their own design firms.
