EJQ7 - Winter 2026 - Journal - Page 16
2025 BROWNIE AWARD WINNERS
RENEW: Project Development at the Neighbourhood Scale
Richmond Yards – Halifax, NS
RICHMOND YARDS TRANSFORMED the former Acadian Bus Lines terminal into a mixeduse community with housing, green space, and commercial amenities. One of Nova
Scotia’s largest remediation projects, it removed over 68,000 tonnes of contaminated soil,
31,000 tonnes of polluted bedrock, and 205,000 tonnes of acidic slate. The redevelopment
reconnects the urban grid, adds plazas and parks, and creates a walkable, transit-friendly
neighbourhood that supports residents and local businesses.
Project Team: FBM Architecture Ltd., Westwood Group, Bird Construction,
Englobe, and BMR.
“We’re thrilled to receive a 2025 Brownie Award in the Renew category. For our project team,
this recognition means a great deal. Richmond Yards represents years of collaboration, problemsolving, and care—transforming a former contaminated brown昀椀eld site into a vibrant, mixeduse neighbourhood shaped by connection and community.
Projects like this are never simple. They require patience, technical expertise, and a shared
belief that underutilized land can become something meaningful. This award acknowledges
the dedication behind that work—and the countless decisions, challenges, and moments of
momentum that brought the vision to life. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with our
partners and everyone who contributed to shaping a place that strengthens Halifax’s north end.”
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: MATT MALONE (FBM), ROSE
CHEDRAWE (WESTWOOD DEVELOPMENTS), NEAL LADE
(BIRD CONSTRUCTION), JAMIE HADDAD (WESTWOOD
DEVELOPMENTS), DAN STEWART (BIRD CONSTRUCTION),
DANNY CHEDRAWE (WESTWOOD DEVELOPMENTS), ROBERT
BEKKERS (ENGLOBE) AND DOREEN CHENARD (ENGLOBE).
Susan Fitzgerald, FBM
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