Ocean Breeze Village | Where Vision Becomes Place

Ocean Breeze Village was designed and built as military housing in the 1950’s and 60’s. The 57-acre site is nestled within a forested enclave just west of the MacKay Bridge in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Privatized in the 1990s, the site has operated as an investment property for the last 30 years.

Ocean Breeze Village was purchased by Basin Heights Community Limited Partnership in 2022. The group has since fostered a vision for building a diverse, vibrant and livable community. The comprehensive masterplan includesa mix of building types – townhouses, tall midrise and highrise – with easy access to a large central park. Installing all new services (water, wastewater, stormwater, power, communications and natural gas) will pave the way for this as-of-right high-density redevelopment

Contact:

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Final Phase 1 Subdivision 2025
Zoning: As-of-Right High Order Residential (HR2)
infrastructure renewal: water, wastewater, stormwater, underground power and telecomm
new services to within property boundary

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3002 / 119

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 158,681

Buildable Residential (SF): 14,338

Buildable Commercial (SF): 4,343

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 153

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 5196 / 71

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 157,971

Buildable Residential (SF): 14,676

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 157

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 4,039 / 77

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 170,737

Buildable Residential (SF): 15,862

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 169

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 6,650 / 57

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 169,854

Buildable Residential (SF): 15,780

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 169

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 4,969 / 76

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 16,4623

Buildable Residential (SF): 15,294

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 163

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 6,283 / 12.2

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 19,2910

Buildable Residential (SF): 17,922

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 192

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 8,885 / 19

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 173,568

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,125

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 172

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 6,658 / 168

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 200,111

Buildable Residential (SF): 17,867

Buildable Commercial (SF): 7,796

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 191

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 6,876 / 14

Building Type & Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 148,025

Buildable Residential (SF): 13,i752

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 147

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 8,796 / 54

Building Type Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 141,265

Buildable Residential (SF): 12,726

Buildable Commercial (SF): 4,284

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 136

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3,267 / 42

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 124,990

Buildable Residential (SF): 11,612

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 124

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 14,790 / 12.2

Building Type Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 180,833

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,800

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 180

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 7,539 / 12.2

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 174,924

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,251

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 174

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 4,486 / 106

Building Type / Height: Townhouse / 3 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 55,111

Buildable Residential (SF): 5,120

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 32

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 6583 / 75

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 180,995

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,815

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 180

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3,544 / 83

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 122,149

Buildable Residential (SF): 11,348

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 121

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3,372 / 68

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 123,203

Buildable Residential (SF): 11,002

Buildable Commercial (SF): 4,779

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 117

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 4,700 / 75

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 172,535

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,029

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 172

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 2,389 / 135

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 8 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 101,439

Buildable Residential (SF): 9,424

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 100

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 4,072 / 110

Building Type / Height: Townhouse / 3 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 36,167

Buildable Residential (SF): 3,360

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 21

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 2,994 / 155

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 158,897

Buildable Residential (SF): 14,319

Buildable Commercial (SF): 4,771

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 153

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 5,869 / 69

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 207,119

Buildable Residential (SF): 19,242

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 206

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 6,904 / 66

Building Type / Height: Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 175,925

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,344

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 175

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 8,852 / 19

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 208,561

Buildable Residential (SF): 19,376

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 207

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3,069 / 30

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 8 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 110,868

Buildable Residential (SF): 9,908

Buildable Commercial (SF): 4,225

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 106

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 7,451 / 146

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 181,748

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,390

Buildable Commercial (SF): 5,331

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 175

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 4,521 / 53

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 154,645

Buildable Residential (SF): 13,927

Buildable Commercial (SF): 4,737

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 149

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3,318 / 112

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 153,515

Buildable Residential (SF): 13,907

Buildable Commercial (SF): 3,821

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 149

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3,096 / 109

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 131,901

Buildable Residential (SF): 12,254

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 131

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3,430 / 28

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 8 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 120,039

Buildable Residential (SF): 10,744

Buildable Commercial (SF): 4,397

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 115

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 3,788 / 164

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 152,923

Buildable Residential (SF): 13,810

Buildable Commercial (SF): 4,273

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 147

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 5,294 / 105

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 188,099

Buildable Residential (SF): 17,475

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 187

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 7,278 / 22

Building Type / Height: Tall Mid-Rise / 10 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 227,484

Buildable Residential (SF): 21,134

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 226

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 6,808 / 12

Building Type / Height: Townhouse / 3 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 63,722

Buildable Residential (SF): 5,920

Buildable Commercial (SF): 0

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 37

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 5,302 / 62

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 178,282

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,008

Buildable Commercial (SF): 5,977

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 171

Lot Area (Sq M) / Frontage (Lin M): 6,318 / 104

Building Type / Height: Tower / 14 storeys

Buildable Area (SF): 179,865

Buildable Residential (SF): 16,143

Buildable Commercial (SF): 6,109

Estimated Residential Unit Count: 172

Phase 1

10 Lots

Newly Serviced
2025

1.5M

SF Residential

`>`1,400

Residential Units

30,000

SF Commercial / Retail

Site Total

36 Lots

Newly Serviced
2027 – 2032

5.5M

SF Residential

`>`5,300

Residential Units

64,000

SF Commercial / Retail

Lot Specifics

Ocean Breeze Village is a landmark community redefining urban development in Nova Scotia. Through strategic partnerships with local and national stakeholders, the project spans 36 sites and will provide homes for over 5,000 families.

Robust infrastructure upgrades—including all-new utilities now underway—ensure the community is built for long-term growth and resilience.

The masterplan emphasizes thoughtful design and livability, with a blend of 3-storey townhomes, mid-rise buildings, and high-rise towers that create a vibrant, balanced neighbourhood.

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Dartmouth Future Growth

How the local market is changing

Dartmouth is experiencing measurable momentum in recent years, reflecting broader regional growth trends. Since 2019, Halifax Region’s population has increased annually by around 4–5%, driving a tight rental market (vacancy near 1%, expected to rise to ~2.5%) and corresponding growth in property values. Strategically significant infrastructure initiatives—such as plans to redevelop Shannon Park into a 3,000-unit mixed-use precinct (with at least 20% affordable housing) and potential inclusion of a ferry terminal—are reinforcing Dartmouth’s role as a key growth corridor.

rent trends and property values since 2019
amenities such as nearby waterfront
Shannon Park as future mobility hub with potential ferry terminal

Basin Heights Community Limited Partnership

Where Vision becomes Place

Ocean Breeze Village marks an unprecedented scale of redevelopment, not only in Halifax, but across Nova Scotia. This unique opportunity comes at a critical juncture, as cities across Canada face housing supply crises and infrastructure deficits.

About The Group

Basin Heights Community Limited Partnership was formed in 2022 by Fares & Co., T&H Group and Cresco to pursue a common vision. Each of the partners brings a wealth of experience and expertise across the breadth of development, and the unique skills needed to bring positive transformational change to Ocean Breeze Village.

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