Graduate Planning Society

Tomorrow!! Designing for Solitude: Planning for Better Solo Time in Our Public Spaces | Monday, November 24, 2025

Our second group of Master students welcome you!
Whether you’re a student, faculty member, industry professional, or simply curious about the forces shaping our communities, these talks provide an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

📅 Date: November 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Halifax Central Library, Third Floor, Room 301

All are welcome.
This is a free event.

It’s that time of year again, Major Seminar Lecture time! The first group of the second year master students invite you to join them on Friday, November 21st for a workshop and discussion about fire and flood risks in HRM as well as provide “homeowner” level education! This seminar is a great opportunity for planners, students, homeowners, and community members interested in learning how they can protect themselves moving forward!

Event Details: Climate Change Adaptation: Fire and Flood in HRM.
• Date: November 21st, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Location: Exhibition Room 3105 - Richard Murray Design Building. 5257 Morris
Street, Halifax.
• Guest Speakers: Kara McCurdy, Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager for Halifax
Regional Fire and Emergency. Kirsten MacMillan, Program Engineer on the Resilient
Infrastructure team in Planning & Development at the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Emma Poirier, Climate Adaptation Specialist on the Environment and Climate Change
team at the Halifax Regional Municipality.

🔥🍔 BBQ PARTY ALERT! 🌭🎉
Join the School of Planning for an afternoon of food, games, and good vibes with friends + faculty! 🥳

Where: Sexton Common
When: Wednesday, Oct 1st
Time: 1–4 PM

Don’t miss it—bring your appetite and your best game face! 😎🍴