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Council Approves Housing Text Amendment

On June 25, St. John’s City Council approved a text amendment to the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations that will enable a greater variety of housing types in residential zones. The text amendment will support the City's action plan to stimulate housing growth, which is supported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

Consultation for the text amendment took place during May. Feedback was received via email, through the Planning St. John’s webpage

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Provide your Feedback on Changes to Wooden Slipway in Quidi Vidi

The slipway in Quidi Vidi off Cadet Road has reached its end of life and is no longer safe to use. As such, the City of St. John’s is looking for feedback from residents and visitors on how they currently use the area and options that will maintain access to the water. Anyone who uses the area or has an interest in the area can provide their feedback.

“The City has reached out to residents and property owners in Quidi Vidi to share their feedback on how they use the slipway and what they would...

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Local Board of Appeal Hearing - The Shoppes at Galway – Parcel C2 Transportation Impact Assessment

The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard by the Local Board of Appeal on Wednesday, July 10th at 12:00 pm.

Decision of the City to reject the report entitled “The Shoppes at Galway – Parcel C2 Transportation Impact Assessment” for failure to provide adequate technical references.

Any persons whose properties are affected by the above-noted appeal has the right to be heard and to give evidence thereon.

If there is an intention to appear before the Board...

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What We Heard: Recreation Master Plan

The City of St. John’s has released a What We Heard report summarizing findings from public engagement which took place recently to inform the development of a new Recreation Master Plan. Once complete, the plan will shape the future of recreation facilities, spaces and programs for the next ten years.

The Recreation Master Plan will be an innovative and progressive roadmap to guide current and future investment in recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities. The plan will provide a...

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