The library has five entry points. Each one leads to the same resources but from a different angle depending on what you need.
FAQ -- Start here if you have a specific question. Each FAQ has a quick answer and links to the resources that back it up.
Topic -- Browse by subject area: Infrastructure, Safety, Health, Equity, Economy, Environment, Culture, Weather and Seasonal, Geography and Terrain, Traffic, Cost, Regulation, Public Opinion.
Source Organization -- Browse by who produced the resource: HCC, HRM, Province of NS, Federal Gov, Academic, Professional Body, News Media.
Campaign -- Browse by project: Morris Street, Almon Street, AAA Bikeway Network, Integrated Mobility Plan. Each campaign page groups all related resources and FAQs.
Region -- Browse by geographic relevance: HRM / Halifax, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, Canada, USA, Europe, International.
You can also use the search bar at the top of any Notion page to search across the entire library by keyword.
Anyone on the committee can add to the library. There are three things you can add.
Adding a Resource
Open the Resources database and create a new entry. These fields are required: Title, Source Link, Source Org, Attribution, Type, Format, Topic, Region, Summary. Fill in your name in the Added By field. Optional fields like key findings and limitations can be filled in later.
Adding a FAQ
Open the FAQs database and create a new entry. These fields are required: Question, Quick Answer, at least one linked Resource, Topic, Region. Fill in your name in the Added By field. Link to a Campaign if the FAQ is project-specific.
Adding a Campaign
Open the Campaigns database and create a new entry. Fill in the Name, Description, Status, and Location. Add the names of people and organizations involved in the Contributors field. Update Outcome Status and Outcome Notes as the campaign develops.