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

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