Vince interviews Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax.

In conversation: Halifax’s distinct identity, its rapid growth, and the pressing challenges of the housing crisis. Drawing on his career path from architecture and urban planning in the United States to serving as a Member of Parliament, Andy offers a broad perspective on city-building. Together, they explore strategies for sustainable development that balance heritage preservation with modernization, while considering the cultural, economic, and political forces shaping Halifax’s future.

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Andy Fillmore on the Housing Crisis
• (00:02:40 ) - The Halifax Region and Its Identity
• (00:03:50 ) - What is Halifax and why is it so important for Canada?
• (00:05:22 ) - Halifax's unique challenge in building housing
• (00:09:49 ) - What would you describe as the difference between a Housing Crisis and an
• (00:15:57 ) - Do Vancouver's cities need a strong mayor?
• (00:19:40 ) - Halifax's housing crisis: What's the solution?
• (00:26:46 ) - Halifax councillor: R1 zoning should disappear
• (00:36:33 ) - Ontario's plan for more housing
• (00:38:34 ) - Municipal responsibilities in HRM
• (00:43:08 ) - Building styles and the challenges
• (00:43:46 ) - Building Trades in Nova Scotia
• (00:49:48 ) - Halifax mayor on the Halifax Housing Crisis
• (00:56:22 ) - Halifax's culture of risk aversion
• (01:00:37 ) - Design Makes Everything Better