Municipal Plan ByLaw Amendment, Central Peninsula PlanPROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK
COUNTY OF SAINT JOHN
I, JONATHAN TAYLOR, of the City of Saint John in the
County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY: -
That I am the Common Clerk of the said City of Saint John,
15 Market Square, P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, N.B. E2L 41_1 and as such
have the custody of the minutes and records of the Common Council of
the said City of Saint John and of the Common Seal of the said City.
2. That hereto attached and marked "A" is a true copy of a by-
law entitled "By-law Number C.P. 106-22 A Law to Amend the Municipal
Plan By-law", enacted by the Common Council of The City of Saint John
on the 13th day of January, A.D. 2020.
3. That I have carefully compared the said by-law with the
original and the same is a true copy thereof.
D A T E D at The City of Saint John on the 17th day of
January, A.D. 2020.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the said
Common Clerk of The City of Saint John have
hereunto affixed the Common Seal of the said
City the day and year as written above.
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BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 106-22
A LAW TO AMEND THE
MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW
Be it enacted by The City of Saint
John in Common Council convened, as
follows:
ARRETE No C.P. 106-22
ARRETk MODIFIANT L'ARRETE
RELATIF AU PLAN MUNICIPAL
Lors d'une reunion du conseil
communal, The City of Saint John a edicte
ce qui suit :
The Municipal Plan By-law of The L'arrete concemant le plan
City of Saint John enacted on the 30th day municipal de The City of Saint John
of January, A.D. 2012 is amended by: decrete le 30 janvier 2012 est modifie par:
1 Deleting preamble in the second
paragraph of section 1.5 "Legislative
basis of the Municipal Plan" and
replacing with the following:
"The City implements the Municipal Plan
through the approval of the Zoning Bylaw
and Subdivision Bylaw, and ' the
application of the Municipal Plan Policy.
More detailed plans, recognized
legislatively as Secondary Municipal
Plans, but which are also referred to as
Neighbourhood Plans or Structure Plans,
may be developed for specific areas of the
City and City services. These Secondary
Municipal Plans may require amendments
to the Municipal Plan and Zoning Bylaw;
however, in the event of a conflict
between a Secondary Municipal Plan and
the Municipal Plan, the Municipal Plan
prevails..."
2 Deleting preamble in section 2.3.3
"Character Corridors" subheading
Charlotte Street, and replacing with the
following:
"Charlotte Street connects the heart of the
Uptown at Union Street with the southern
tip of the Central Peninsula with access to
the South Waterfront, where development
lands may bring new residents and
businesses to revitalize the South
Waterfront. The housing on Charlotte
Street is a mix of historic and post -World
War II medium density townhouses and
higher density apartments. Setbacks are
small or nonexistent as housing and
businesses front directly onto the sidewalk
at many locations. South of the Lower
Cove Loop there is opportunity for
intensification and public realm
improvements to enhance access to the
South Waterfront.
Sydney Street
Similar to Charlotte Street, Sydney Street
1 Supprimer le preambule du
deuxieme paragraphe de la section
1.5 «Fondement legislatif du plan
municipal» et le remplacer par ce qui
suit:
«La municipalite met en muvre le plan
municipal grace a 1'approbation de
1'Arrete de zonage et de 1'Arrete de
lotissement et a 1'application des principes
enonces dans le plan municipal. Des plans
plus detailles, reconnus sur le plan
legislatif comme des plans municipaux
secondaires, qui sont aussi connus sous le
nom de plans de quartier ou plans de
structure, peuvent etre elabores pour des
secteurs particuliers de la municipalite et
pour ses services. Ces plans municipaux
secondaires pourront necessiter des
modifications au plan municipal et a
1'Arrete de zonage. Toutefois, en cas
d'incompatibilite entre un plan municipal
secondaire et le plan municipal, ce dernier
1'emporte... »
2 Supprimer le preambule de la
section 2.3.3 «Couloirs de
caracteres» de la rue Charlotte et
le remplacer par ce qui suit:
«La rue Charlotte relie le coeur du centre-
ville, au niveau de la rue Union, a la pointe
sud de la peninsule centrale, avec un acces
au secteur riverain sud, ou les terrains a
amenager pourront inciter les nouveaux
residents et les entreprises a s'y etablir et
ainsi revitaliser le secteur riverain sud. Le
logement sur la rue Charlotte est une
combinaison de maisons en rangee de
densite moyenne et d'appartements a forte
densite historiques ou construits apres la
Deuxieme Guerre mondiale. Les marges de
retrait sont faibles ou nulles, les maisons et
les entreprises ayant leur facade
directement sur le trottoir a bien des
endroits. Au sud de la rocade Lower Cove,
it existe des possibilites de densifier le
secteur et d'ameliorer le domaine public
afin d'ameliorer Facces au secteur riverain
connects the Uptown and Waterloo
Village with the South Waterfront at Tin
Can Beach. Development lands along
underutilized lots at the edge of Rainbow
Park and South of Broad Street coupled
with enhanced streetscape improvements
will improve the sense of place and
attractiveness of the South Waterfront."
3 Deleting preamble in section
3.5.1 Intensification Areas subheading
"Uptown Primary Centre" and
replacing with the following:
"An action strategy for the Uptown and
Central Waterfront was developed in 2019
as part of the Central Peninsula Secondary
Plan. The Central Peninsula Secondary
Plan acts as a guide for future
development and investment decisions
within the Uptown and Central Waterfront
areas to ensure the area continues to serve
as the major mixed -used centre serving
the Greater Saint John Region. The
Secondary Plan for the Uptown and
Central Waterfront aligns with the
Municipal Plan vision and directions
which is to create a vibrant area that..."
4 Amending Policy LU -15 by
deleting part (c)(iii) and replacing with
the following:
"iii. Allow for a reduction in the provision
of parking. Cash -in lieu for required
parking may be requested where
appropriate, which could be directed
towards supporting public transit;"
5 Deleting Policy LU -28 and
replacing with the following:
"Generally discourage the development of
surface parking lots in the Uptown,
particularly where building demolition is
required to accommodate the proposed
parking. However, where deemed
appropriate, surface parking may be
permitted on vacant or underutilized land
sud.
La rue Sydney
Tout comme la rue Charlotte, la rue Sydney
relie le centre-ville et le quartier Waterloo
Village au secteur riverain sud, au niveau
de la plage Tin Can. Des terrains a
amenager situes le long de lots sous -utilises
en bordure du parc Rainbow et au sud de la
rue Broad, conjugues a des ameliorations
au paysage de rue, rehausseront 1'identite
du lieu et le charme du secteur riverain
sud.»
3 Supprimer le preambule de la
section 3.5.1 Intensification,
sous -titre «Centre principal du
centre-ville>>, et le remplacer par
ce qui suit:
«Une strategie d'action visant le centre-
ville et le secteur riverain du centre-ville a
ete elaboree en 2019 dans le cadre du plan
secondaire de la peninsule centrale. Le
plan secondaire de la peninsule centrale
sert de guide orientant les decisions
futures en matiere d'amenagement et
d'investissement dans le centre-ville et le
secteur riverain central en vue de veiller a
ce que ces regions continuent de servir de
grand centre a utilisations mixtes pour la
region du Grand Saint John. Le plan
secondaire relatif au centre-ville et au
secteur riverain central appuie la vision et
les orientations du plan municipal, qui
visent 1'amenagement d'un secteur
dynamique... >>
4 Modification de la politique LU -15
en supprimant la partie f) (iii) et en la
remplarant par ce qui suit:
«iii. qui permet la reduction du nombre de
places de stationnement fournies. Des
sommes forfaitaires tenant lieu de
stationnement peuvent etre demandees,
lorsque cela est indique, sommes qui
pourraient servir a financer le transport en
commun;
5 Supprimer la regle LU -28 et la
remplacer par ce qui suit:
«En general, deconseiller 1'amenagement
de pares de stationnement de surface au
centre-ville, surtout s'il est necessaire de
demolir des immeubles pour faire place au
parc de stationnement projete. Toutefois,
aux endroits ou cela convient, les pares de
on the fringe of the Uptown, in areas not
visible from the street, or outside of a
Heritage Conservation Area."
6 Deleting the first paragraph of
"Uptown Waterfront" preamble in
section 3.5.1 Intensification Areas and
replacing with the following:
"Central to the P1anSJ Vision and
Directions is the celebration of the City's
many waterfronts, and the positioning of
them as defining elements of the City. The
Inner Harbour Land Use Plan, adopted by
Council in 2003, identified a vision for the
lands that extend from the southern edge of
Fallsview Park, overlooking Reversing
Falls, to the former Lantic Sugar site and
Round Reef, including the Coast Guard
Site and Partridge Island. The area
contains a rich diversity of cultural,
historic, natural and economic resources,
including the Fort LaTour site, Partridge
Island, Trinity Royal Heritage
Conservation Area, the former Strait Shore
fishing village, the HMCS Brunswicker
facility, the Market Square complex,
waterfront properties administered by the
Port, and a number of other strategic
development sites owned by public and
private interests. Additionally, the vision
for the Uptown Waterfront was further
updated and refined in the areas identified
by the Central Peninsula Secondary Plan as
Long Wharf, Fundy Quay, the Central
Waterfront and South Waterfront in 2019.
The Municipal Plan provides a supportive
land use framework to foster the
appropriate quality and mix of
development envisioned by the Inner
Harbour Land Use Plan and Central
Peninsula Secondary Plan.
The Central Peninsula Secondary Plan
includes a development framework for the
Uptown Waterfront extending from Long
Wharf to the area South of Broad Street.
This development framework provides a
higher level of detail with respect to the
future development of this area, as
compared to other parts of the City."
stationnement de surface peuvent etre
autorises sur des terrains vacants ou sous -
utilises en marge du centre-ville, a des
endroits non visibles a partir des rues, et a
1'exterieur d'un secteur de conservation du
patrimoine.
6 Supprimer le premier paragraphe
du preambule «Uptown
Waterfront» dans la section 3.5.1
Intensification et le remplacer par
ce qui suit:
o Un element essentiel de la vision et des
orientations de P1anSJ est la celebration
des nombreux secteurs riverains de la
municipalite et leur mise en valeur comme
elements caracteristiques de la
municipalite. Le plan d'utilisation des sols
de Farriereport de Saint John, adopte par le
conseil en 2003, a formul6 une vision et un
cadre d'amenagement des terrains qui
s'etendent de Fextremite sud du pare
Fallsview, qui surplombe les chutes
reversibles, jusqu'a 1'ancienne usine de
Sucre Lantic et Round Reef, y compris le
site de la Garde c6ti6re et file Partridge. Ce
secteur contient une grande diversite de
ressources culturelles, historiques,
naturelles et economiques, notamment le
site de Fort LaTour, file Partridge, Faire de
conservation du patrimoine de Trinity
Royal,l'ancien village de peche Strait
Shore, l'etablissement du NCSM
Brunswicker, le complexe de Market
Square, des proprietes riveraines
administrees par le port et plusieurs autres
lieux de ddveloppement strategique
appartenant a des intdrets publics et prives.
De plus, la vision d'avenir du secteur
riverain du centre-ville a ete mise a jour et
raffinee davantage en 2019 pour les
secteurs designes dans le plan secondaire de
la peninsule centrale comme le
quai Long, le quai Fundy, le secteur
riverain central et le secteur riverain sud.
Le plan municipal etablit un cadre
auxiliaire d'utilisation des sols pour
favoriser la qualite et la variete appropriees
des amenagements envisages par le plan
d'utilisation des sols de Farri6re-port de
Saint John et le plan secondaire de la
peninsule centrale.
Le plan secondaire de la peninsule centrale
comporte un cadre d'amenagement du
secteur riverain du centre-ville allant du
quai Long jusqu'au secteur au sud de la
rue Broad. Ce cadre d'amenagement
fournit plus de details sur Famenagement
futur de ce secteur que sur celui des autres
7 Amending Policy LU -31 by
replacing "Saint John Inner Harbour
Land Use Plan and Implementation
Strategy (November, 2003)" with
"Central Peninsula Secondary Plan."
8 Immediately following Policy LU -
31, adding Policy LU -31.1:
"Recognize that in the future there may be
an opportunity to redevelop the lands South
of Broad Street, including the Barrack
Green Armoury property to accommodate
more mixed-use, urban forms of
development."
9 Amending Policy LU -48(a) by
replacing "or is on a site identified for
mixed-use by a Neighbourhood Plan
or structure plan" with "or is
consistent with mixed-use
development as described in a
Secondary Plan."
10 Immediately following Policy LU -
68, adding Policy LU -68.1:
"Recognize that in the future there may be
an opportunity to redevelop the lands
generally bound by Union Street, Crown
Street, Marsh Creek, and City Road to
accommodate more mixed-use, urban forms
of development. It is Council's
intention to consider further amendments to
transition this area over the long term to an
urban development pattern, such as those
found in adjacent areas in the Uptown and
Waterloo Village."
11 Immediately following Policy LU -
85, adding Policy LU -85.1:
"Recognize that in the future there may be
an opportunity to redevelop the lands
identified as Commercial Corridor
designation adjacent to City Road in
Schedule A to accommodate more mixed
use, urban forms of development. It is
Council's intention to consider future
amendments to transition the
redevelopment of this area to a more urban
pattern of development, consistent with
adjacent areas in the Uptown and Waterloo
secteurs de la municipalite.
7 Modifier la politique LU -31 en
remplagant «le plan d'utilisation du
sol et la strategie de mise en oeuvre
du port interieur du port interieur
de Saint John (novembre 2003)
par le mot «plan secondaire pour la
peninsule centrale».
8 Immediatement apres la regle LU -
31, ajout de la regle LU -31.1:
o Reconnaitre que dans Pavenir, it pourrait
y avoir occasion de reamenager les terrains
au sud de la rue Broad, y compris celui du
manege militaire Barrack Green, pour y
accueillir des formes d'amenagement plus
urbaines a utilisation mixtes. »
9 Modification de la politique LU -48
a) par le remplacement des mots
«ou se trouve sur un site a usage
mixte par un plan de quartier ou un
plan de structure» par les mots «ou
est compatible avec un
amenagement a utilisations mixtes
decrit dans un plan secondaire.».
10Immediatement apres la regle LU -
68, ajout de la regle LU -68.1:
«Reconnaitre que dans Pavenir, it pourrait
y avoir occasion de reamenager les terrains
generalement entoures par les rues Union et
Crown, le ruisseau Creek et le chemin City
pour y accueillir des forms d'amenagement
plus urbaines a utilisations mixtes. Le
Conseil a Pintention d'examiner d'autres
modifications afin d'assurer la transition a
long terme du secteur vers un modele
d'amenagement urbain semblable a celui
des secteurs adjacents du centre-ville et du
quartier Waterloo Village. »
11 Immediatement apres la regle LU -
85, ajout de la regle LU -85.1:
«Reconnaitre que dans 1'avenir, it pourrait
y avoir occasion de reamenager les terrains
designes comme le corridor commercial
adjacent au chemin City a 1'annexe A pour
y accueillir des formes d'amenagement
plus urbaines a utilisations mixtes. Le
conseil a 1'intention d'examiner a 1'avenir
des modifications visant a assurer le
reamenagement du secteur a un modele
d'amenagement plus urbain, ce qui
concorderait avec celui des regions
Village."
12 Amending the preamble in section
4.2.1 "Uptown Waterfront" by adding
the following immediately after the
first paragraph:
"The Central Peninsula Secondary Plan
provides policy guidance for the
redevelopment of the Central and Southern
portions of the Uptown Waterfront."
13 Amending the preamble in section
4.3.3 "Urban Design Principles for
Neighbourhood Intensification Areas
and Primary Centres" by adding the
following immediately after the first
paragraph:
"The Central Peninsula Secondary Plan
establishes urban design policies for the
Uptown Primary Centre."
14 Amending the preamble in Section
4.3.4 "Urban Design Principles for the
Uptown Waterfront" and replacing
the first paragraph with the following:
"Waterfront property is an invaluable and
limited asset within the Uptown that will be
reserved for those activities that offer the
greatest positive impact by reinforcing the
Inner Harbour as a special place in the City
and by strengthening its relationship with
the Uptown. Achieving high quality
development is fundamental to the success
of the Uptown Waterfront and will be
considered a critical component of
waterfront applications. The Central
Peninsula Secondary Plan establishes
policies to set the intention for land use and
design for the City's waterfront and guide
the City's review of development proposals
within the Uptown Waterfront, in addition
to the following Urban Design Principles:
adjacentes du centre-ville et du quartier
Waterloo Village. »
12 Modifier le preambule de la section
4.2.1 «Quartier riverain du centre-
ville» en ajoutant ce qui suit
immediatement apres le premier
paragraphe:
«Le plan secondaire de la peninsule
centrale fournit une orientation pour les
politiques se rapportant au reamenagement
des parties centrales et sud du secteur
riverain du centre-ville. »
13 Modifier le preambule de la section
4.3.3 «Principes de design urbain
pour les zones de densification de
quartiers et les centres primaires»
en ajoutant ce qui suit
immediatement apres le premier
paragraphe:
«Le plan secondaire de la peninsule
centrale enonce les politiques d'esthetique
urbaine s'appliquant au centre principal du
centre-ville. »
14 Modifier le preambule de la section
4.3.4 «Principes d'amenagement
urbain du secteur riverain des
zones urbaines» et remplacer le
premier paragraphe par ce qui suit:
«Les proprietes riveraines constituent au
centre-ville des elements d'actif
inestimables et limites, et elles seront
reservees aux activites qui produisent les
plus fortes retombees positives en
renforgant Parriere-port comme endroit
special dans la municipalite et en resserrant
sa relation avec le centre-ville. La
realization d'un amenagement de haute
qualite est essentielle a la prosperite du
secteur riverain du centre-ville et sera
consideree comme un element vital des
demandes d'amenagement de proprietes
situees dans le secteur riverain. Le plan
secondaire de la peninsule centrale enonce
des politiques afin de definir les intentions
en matiere d'utilisation des sols et de
conception dans le secteur riverain de la
ville et d'inspirer la municipalite dans son
examen des propositions d'amenagement
de proprietes situees dans le secteur
riverain du centre-ville, en plus des
principes d'esthetique urbaine suivant :... »
15 Deleting Policy TM -10 and
replacing with the following
"Implement the Trails and Bikeways
Strategic Plan, as resources permit, for
those priority corridors that align with
the Municipal Plan and Schedules
from any Secondary Plan."
16 Deleting Policy TM -62 and
replacing with the following
"Generally prohibit the demolition of
existing buildings for the express
purpose of providing commercial
surface parking, through appropriate
provisions in the Zoning Bylaw, in
particular within Heritage
Conservation Areas."
17 Deleting the preamble in the
second paragraph of Section 11.9
"Built Heritage" and replacing with
the following:
"The City is a national leader in municipal
heritage conservation and is committed to
recognizing, valuing and conserving
heritage resources, including heritage
buildings and structures, landscapes and
other historic resources throughout the
City. The Municipal Plan will promote the
awareness and use of heritage resources
and promote appropriate development
around and adjacent to heritage resources
through the Central Peninsula Secondary
Plan and the standards of the Saint John
Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law."
18 Deleting Policy AC -50 and
replacing with the following:
"Encourage context -appropriate
contemporary infill development with the
City's Heritage Conservation Districts.
Establish provisions in the City's Heritage
Conservation Areas By -Law to evaluate
such proposals through Heritage Impact
Statements, Heritage Impact Assessments
and/or Peer Review as determined by the
process articulated in the Heritage
Conservation Areas By -Law."
15 Deleting Policy TM -10 and
replacing with the following: «Mettre
en ceuvre la strategie intitulee Trails
and Bikeways Strategy, selon que les
ressources le permettent, pour les
corridors prioritaires qui
s'harmonisent avec le plan municipal
et les annexes d'un plan secondaire.
16 Suppression de la regle TM -62 et
remplacement par ce qui suit:
uInterdire en general, au moyen de
dispositions appropriees dans
1'Arrete de zonage, la demolition
de batiments existants dans le
simple but d'offrir un
stationnement de surface a des fins
commerciales, en particulier dans
les secteurs de conservation du
patrimoine. >>
17 Supprimer le preambule du
deuxieme paragraphe de la section
11.9 «Patrimoine bati>> et le
remplacer par ce qui suit:
«La Ville est un chef de file national de la
conservation du patrimoine municipal et
s'est engagee a reconnaitre, a apprecier et a
conserver les ressources patrimoniales, y
compris les batiments, les ouvrages et les
paysages patrimoniaux et d'autres
ressources historiques dans toute la
municipalite. Le plan municipal
preconisera la sensibilisation des gens a
1'egard des ressources patrimoniales et
Putilisation de celles-ci, et fera la
promotion d'un amenagement approprie
dans le voisinage de ces ressources, au
moyen du plan secondaire de la peninsule
centrale et des normes prevues dans
l'Arrete sur les secteurs de conservation du
patrimoine de Saint John.
18 Suppression de la politique AC -50
et remplacement par ce qui suit:
«Stimuler les amenagements intercalaires
contemporains adaptes au contexte dans les
secteurs de conservation du patrimoine de
la ville. Adopter dans 1'Arrete sur les
secteurs de conservation du patrimoine de
Saint John des dispositions visant
1'evaluation de ces propositions au moyen
d'etudes d'impact patrimonial ou d'une
evaluation par les pairs, selon ce qui a ete
determine par le processus prevu dans
1'Arrete sur les secteurs de conservation du
patrimoine de Saint John. >>
19 Immediately following Policy AC -
52, adding Policy AC -52.1:
"Ensure infill development within the
Heritage Conservation Areas of the Central
Peninsula meets the intent of the applicable
policies in the Central Peninsula Secondary
Plan and standards set out in the Zoning
Bylaw."
20 Deleting Policy I-1 part (e) and
replacing with the following:
"Secondary plans, Neighbourhood plans or
Structure plans may be prepared to address
specific areas or issues in greater detail. All
plans shall be in alignment with the
Municipal Plan."
19 Immediatement apres la politique
AC -52, ajout de la politique AC -
52.1:
«Veiller a ce que les amenagements
intercalaires dans les secteurs de
conservation du patrimoine de la peninsule
centrale (definis a 1'annexe X) respectent
Fobjet des politiques applicables du plan
secondaire de la peninsule centrale et les
normes prevues dans 1'Arrete de zonage. »
20 Supprimer la partie I de la regle 1-1
et le remplacer par ce qui suit:
«Des plans secondaires, des plans de
quartier ou des plans de structure peuvent
etre elabores pour traiter plus en detail de
certains secteurs ou de certaines questions.
Tous les plans doivent s'harmoniser avec le
plan municipal.
21 Adding the document hereto 21 Ajout du document ci joint intitule
attached entitled "Central Peninsula «Plan secondaire de la peninsule
Secondary Plan", as Schedule D, part centrale», a 1'annexe D du
of the City of Saint John Municipal reglement sur le plan municipal de
Plan By-law. la ville de Saint John.
- all as shown on the plans attached hereto
and forming part of this by-law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate
Common Seal of the said City to be affixed
to this by-law the 13th day of January,
A.D. 2020 and signed by:
First Reading - December S
Second Reading - December S
Third Reading - January 13, 2020
- toutes les modifications sont indiquees sur
les plans ci joints et font partie du present
arrete.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
present arrete le 13 janvier 2020, avec les
signatures suivantes :
Troisieme lecture
- le 13 janvier 2020
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1.0 Introduction 4
1.1 How to Use the Plan 7
1.2 Historical Snapshot 9
1.3 Secondary Plan Area 12
1.4 Populations Trends And Demographics 14
1.5 Assets And Opportunities 16
1.6 The Secondary Plan Process 19
1.7 Community Engagement 21
1.8 Vision And Guiding Principles 23
1.9 Growth Targets 24
2.0 Neighbourhoods and Corridors 26
2.1 The Uptown 28
2.1.1 Uptown Core and Central Waterfront 28
2.1.2 Long Wharf 34
2.2 South End 39
2.2.1 South End 39
2.2.2 South Waterfront 44
2.3 Waterloo Village 50
2.4 Corridors Of The Central Peninsula S6
2.4.3 City Road Corridor 61
2.4.4 Crown Street— North Of Union Corridor 63
3.0 Building And Design 65
3.1 Built Form 66
3.2 Building Height 67
3.2.1 Bonus Zoning By -Law 68
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3.3 Building Envelope And Massing 68
3.4 Street Wall 69
3.5 Setbacks 70
3.6 Pedestrian -Oriented Streets7l
3.7 Heritage Infill 71
3.8 Urban Design and Public Realm Design Guidelines 72
4.0 Community Action Framework 74
4.1 City Prosperous 75
4.2 City Vibrant 76
4.3 City Beautiful 77
4.4 City Forward 78
4.5 City Green 79
4.6 City Connected 80
5.0 Implementation 83
5.1 Implementation Framework 83
5.2 The 5 -Year Work Plan 84
5.3 The Community Action Strategy 84
5.4 Intergovernmental And External Agencies 85
5.5 Indicators Of Success87
6.0 Schedules 88
Schedule A - Uptown and Central Water front Growth Concept88
Schedule B - South End Growth Concept88
Schedule C- South Water front Growth Concept 88
Schedule D - Waterloo Village Growth Concept 88
Schedule E - Long Wharf Growth Concept 88
Schedule F - 5 Year Work Plan 88
Schedule G - Active Transportation Map 88
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I - 0 1 Ali t IID o d t"'I C °° i r
The Central Peninsula Secondary Plan (the "Secondary Plan") is intended to provide
direction for new development and reinvestment in the Central Peninsula of the City
of Saint John (the "City") while ensuring it remains a good place to live, work, and
recreate. The Secondary Plan is intended to further implement the City's Municipal
Plan which is known as Plan SJ ("Plan SY), and align and be responsive to the City's
recreation, transportation, economic, and population growth strategies. Together,
these strategies will guide growth, development, and revitalization efforts in the City's
centre for the next 30 years.
Following in the footsteps of Plan SJ, the Secondary Plan combines traditional land
use planning approaches with community building including social and economic
sector aspects. What results is a responsive and representative Secondary Plan
rooted in community action. The City has recognized the need to integrate economic
development and population growth into their suite of strategic planning documents.
The Secondary Plan accomplishes this through its policy and action frameworks,
creating a dedicated and well-rounded strategy for the City's core neighbourhoods.
The Central Peninsula is comprised of the City's Uptown, South End, and Waterloo
Village neighbourhoods. The area is recognized as the City's Primary Centre in Plan
SJ. Plan SJ envisions the Central Peninsula as home to the highest intensity of land
use and residential density, reflective of it being the historic heart of the City and a
vibrant hub for employment, arts and culture, entertainment, and tourism.
After decades of population decline and disinvestment, the Central Peninsula
is experiencing a renaissance. There is increasing momentum to live, work, and
recreate in the heart of the City. Populations in the Uptown Neighbourhood are
increasing while neighbouring areas are stabilizing. Construction of new office and
new and converted residential development are set to bring more people into the
area every day. New restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues have maintained
the area as the cultural centre of the City. Public spaces, particularly along the City's
waterfront, have become important community focal points and there is increasing
interest in realizing their full potential.
As the positive momentum continues, there is increasing opportunity for economic
and population growth on the Central Peninsula. Underutilized or vacant land is an
asset prepared for repositioning and in doing so, creates potential for new housing
stock and commercial space. This Secondary Plan provides an opportunity for the
community to harness the growing momentum at the centre of the City and create
positive transformative change.
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LEGISLATIVE BASIS OF THE CENTRAL PENINSULA SECONDARY
PLAN
The Secondary Plan has been prepared in accordance with the New Brunswick
Community Planning Act, SNB 2017, c. 19 (the "CPA"). The CPA empowers the City's
Common Council ("Council") to create a secondary municipal plan that applies to
a specific area of a municipality. While the Secondary Plan will act as a strategic
guiding document for decisions related to development and investment, adoption
of a secondary municipal plan does not commit the City or the Government of New
Brunswick to undertake any of the policies or proposals in the Secondary Plan. If
there is a conflict between plansj and this Secondary Plan, Plan SJ prevails.
Plan SJ sets the strategic framework for the creation of secondary municipal plans by
articulating the importance of neighbourhood plans as components to the successful
implementation of Plan SJ. Plan SJ further recognizes areas in need of direct and
intentional treatment through the identification of Neighbourhood Intensification
Areas and Priority Neighbourhoods. The Central Peninsula combines the Uptown
Primary Centre Intensification Area and South End and Waterloo Village Priority
Neighbourhoods into a single geographic planning area allowing for a secondary plan
that aligns with the strategic intention of Plan SJ.
The Secondary Plan is incorporated into Plan SJ and implemented in the same
manner; through the application of policy and regulations found in the City's Zoning
By -Law, Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law, and Subdivision By -Law. The Secondary
Plan is a living document and will be reviewed and amended where deemed
appropriate by Council.
FUNDING SOURCES
Funding for this project was received from:
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
the Province of New Brunswick, and,
Uptown Saint John, Inc.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION TEAM
The Neighbourhood Action Team (the "NAT") was pivotal to the preparation of the
Secondary Plan. Populated with strong leaders from the community, the NAT acted
as ambassadors of the diverse interests in the Central Peninsula. As a citizen -led
committee, the NAT supported and advised the preparation of the Secondary Plan,
providing direct connection to the positive change occurring in the City's Central
Peninsula. The Secondary Plan would not be possible without their unwavering
passion for their community. Their countless hours of work are reflected in the pages
of this document and the continued positive momentum occurring throughout their
neighbourhoods.
Kay Gillis
Andrew Miller
Melissa Wakefield
Ben Appleby
Nancy Tissington
Jeff Roach
Anne McShane
Donna Reardon
Milad Pirayegar
David Hickey
NAT MEMBERS MAY 2017
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The Secondary Plan is intended to serve the interests of the individual reader while
directing smart growth in the Central Peninsula through thoughtful policy and action.
Residents of the Central Peninsula are able to access information about the intended
direction of their neighbourhoods while business owners and the development
community can seek out opportunities for growth and investment. The Secondary
Plan is organized to allow the reader to easily find the information most relevant to
their interests or to read the entire document sequentially.
CHAPTER 1: THE CENTRAL PENINSULA A snapshot of the area's history,
geographical context, and demographics. The chapter also explains the planning
process, community engagement results, and the overall vision for the Central
Peninsula.
CHAPTE R 2: NEIGHBOURHOODS AND CORRIDORS OF THE CENTRAL PENINSULA
Description, direction, development concepts, and actions for the Uptown, South End,
and Waterloo Village neighbourhoods. The functionality of Main, Union, and Crown
Streets, along with City Road are considered and aspirational direction provided.
Policies and proposals are offered for each neighbourhood and corridor providing
Council with guidance and criteria for their decision making.
CHAPTE R 3: BUILDING AND DESIGN IN THE CENTRAL PENINSULA The regulatory
framework for land use and guides the shape, pattern, height, and configuration of
development through clear policy statements. It provides the principles by which
development is evaluated and establishes built form direction and clarity.
C H A PTE R 4: COMMUNITY ACTION FRAMEWORK The structure for action
through clear policy statements reflective of the components that build a growing
neighbourhood.
CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY A framework for immediate and longterm
action.
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The Secondary Plan is intended to have many users and serves as a guide for the
City's administration, residents, and investors.
COUNCIL AND CITY STAFF use the Secondary Plan to guide land use and
financial decision-making in the Central Peninsula. With a lens to each department's
responsibilities, Staff uses the Secondary Plan to guide:
Form and density through zoning, character, and urban design throughout the Central
Peninsula; Street infrastructure upgrades including public realm improvements; Park,
recreation, and event and amenity space maintenance and creation; Decisions and
management of city assets and infrastructure spending; and Smart growth and to
build investor confidence in the Central Peninsula.
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF THE CENTRAL PENINSULA usethe
Secondary Plan to understand the vision for the Central Peninsula and how their
neighbourhoods will change over the life of the Secondary Plan.
CITIZEN ACTION AND NON-PROFIT GROUPS use the Secondary Plan to build
relationships and synergies between themselves and the City. The Secondary Plan
provides these groups with tangible actions required to fulfill the community's vision
for their neighbourhoods.
D EV E LO P E RS use the Secondary Plan to understand the type and scale of
development anticipated in the different areas of the Central Peninsula.
CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION
The developmental history of Saint John is most concentrated in the Central
Peninsula. Throughout the centuries since initial settlement, defining events have
shaped the city centre and the spirit of its residents. These events are illustrated
on subsequent pages. The Central Peninsula will continue to evolve and in
embracing change it is important to learn from our shared history as a source of
inspiration and to honour it.
QUEEN SQUARE, 1890
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UFFOWNWATERFRONT' 1890
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MER OO VILLAGE, AIIKA `° RISa4TO N" 19505
Early Development
1700-1900
(1) 1631 Fort Latour
The first known permanent European settlement
is established at Fort Latour, just northwest of the
peninsula.
(2) 1783 Arrival of Loyalists and
survey of "Parr Town"
A town is established on the peninsula by Loyalist
settlers. The pattern for future development, much
still intact, is laid out through a grid street plan
oriented north to south. Public spaces such as King
and Queen Square are planned and lands reserved
in the South Waterfront.
(3) 1820-60 A Mercantile City
The Central Peninsula transitions from a village
of neighbourhoods to a prosperous mercantile
city through the growth in export of timber and
shipbuilding and the development of domestic and
regional markets for an expanding class of artisans.
By 1850, housing on the Peninsula has spread fully
to the eastern side.
(4) 1877 The Great Fire
The City's business and commercial areas are
rebuilt under a new municipal building code
requiring masonry walls as a result of the the Great
Fire, giving much of the built form we recognize
today.
Early 20t1h Century
1901-1945
(5) 1901 Census
By the turn of the century, Saint John is
Canada's eighth largest City, under Halifax,
with a population of 40,71.1. Much of the
density is focused on the Central Peninsula,
Larger metropolises in Central and Western
Canada will quickly outpace Saint John in
terms of population and growth for the rest of
the century,
(6) 1920s Continued Expansion
Residential expansion is spurred by
the electric street car and the personal
automobile, Residential development
continues to push beyond Waterloo Village to
the North End.
(7) 1931 Town Planning Scheme
Shortly following the adoption of a Town
Planning Scheme prepared in 1.931 under
the direction of Thomas Adams, a permanent
Town Planning Commission is created in
1932. The scheme gives direction regarding
the laying out and construction of streets,
sewers, open spaces, building lines,
setbacks, and height and character.
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Post -War and Urban Renewal
1946-1980
(8) 1946 Master Plan for the City
The forerunner in postwar plans, the 1946 master
plan is an ambitious and innovative 30 year guide
for development, which emphasizes modern
transportation infrastructure new housing, and
self-contained neighbourhoods,
(9) 1956-1967 Urban Renewal Studies
The first urban renewal study highlights the state
of deteriorated housing and overcrowding in the
City. As common in many urban areas during
this period, it recommends large scale housing
and infrastructure solutions, often at the cost of
the integrity of existing communities. With the
construction of the Harbour Bridge beginning in
the 1965, a second study is comissioned. The
results of this era are most evident in Main Street
and Waterloo Village.
(10) 1973 Community Plan
The 1.973 Plan responds to the need for more
infrastructure after amalgamation occurs in 1967.
It is known for its overly optimistic population
growth forecasts. With the dispersion of housing
and commercial space outside the urban core
to the City's east side already under way, urban
revitalization projects also begin during this time
with Brunswick Square in 1970s and Market
Square in 1980s,
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The Last Few Decades
1981-2010
(11) 1982 Heritage Conservation
The establishment of the City's first Heritage
Conservation Area "Trinity Royal," ensures the
protection of the City's built heritage and helps
contribute to the uptown's urban revitalization.
(12) 1990s Revitalization & Rehabilitation
Urban revitalization projects and studies
continue with an emphasis on the uptown. Infill
Housing zone and guidelines are introduced
to improve and stabilize housing in older
urban neighbourhoods in reaction to suburban
zoning standards. There is new, finer -grained
infill development on many of the vacant,
underublized lots in the Central Peninsula,
(13) 2000s Harbourfront Revitalization
With the creation of the Harbour Passage
and reconfiguration of port lands into cruise
terminals, an ambitious 15 year vision for the
City's Central Waterfront (aka "Inner Harbour")
is established.
(14) 2010 - PlanSJ
Transformation of the key intensification
areas across the City continue, with particular
emphasis on the Uptown and select
neighbourhoods to grow smarter, with a focus
on urban design.
w.3 Secondary Plan Area
The Central Peninsula is geographically composed of three neighbourhoods; the
Uptown, South End, and Waterloo Village, significant waterfront spaces including
the Central Waterfront, South Waterfront, and Long Wharf. Main, Union, and Crown
Streets are identified in Plan SJ as Primary Corridors, with City Road identified as a
Commercial Corridor and therefore receiving specialized treatment in the Secondary
Plan.
UPTOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD
The Uptown Neighbourhood is home to the majority of the offices, restaurants, and
nightlife in the City. It is the commercial and entertainment centre of the Greater
Saint John Region. It is roughly bound by Water Street to the west, City Road to the
north, Sydney Street to the east, and Duke Street to the south.
SOUTH END NEIGHBOURHOOD
The South End is primarily a residential neighbourhood with mixed-use and local
neighbourhood commercial spread throughout. The area South of Broad Street
is characterized by low density business park development. It is bound by Water
Street to the west, Duke Street to the north, Crown Street to the east, and the South
Waterfront to the south.
WATERLOO VILLAGE
Waterloo Village has a significant mix of residential, commercial, and community
spaces and facilities including St. Joseph's Hospital and the Cathedral of Immaculate
Conception Roman Catholic Church. It is bound by Main Street to the west, the Saint
John Throughway to the north, Crown Street to the east, and Union Street to the
south.
WATERFRONT SPACES
The Central Peninsula has more than 5 kilometres of waterfront primarily
characterized by the Port of Saint John (the "Port"), a busy cargo port and important
port -of -call on the Canada -New England cruise ship schedule. The Port controls
approximately 80% of the Central Peninsula's waterfront spaces including Long
Wharf which supports uses beyond port and industrial, creating a home for the Area
506 Music Festival, and other cultural entertainment events. The Central Waterfront
includes Fundy Quay, a primarily municipally owned site poised for impactful
redevelopment. The South Waterfront includes Tin Can Beach and the former Lantic
Sugar Refinery Site. Tin Can Beach has become a favourite access point to the
coastline for residents and visitors to the Central Peninsula.
PRIMARY & COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS
Plan SJ identifies Main, Union, and Crown Streets as Primary Corridors, which are
recognized as locations for improved transit, active transportation, investments
in streetscaping, public realm and urban design, and selectively intensified land
use. City Road is identified in Plan SJ as a Commercial Corridor, which denotes its
proximity to the Saint John Throughway and the appropriateness of automobile
oriented uses.
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1A Populations Frends And
Demographics
The Central Peninsula has a population of 7,550 which is approximately 11% of the
City's population according to the 2016 census. From 2011 to 2016, the Central
Peninsula experienced an overall population decrease of 6.2%. Despite the overall
decrease, the Uptown Neighbourhood's population increased by over 15%. This
increase was due primarily to an influx of young adults aged 20-39. This demographic
represents 35% of the Central Peninsula's population. Significant decreases in the
population of Waterloo Village, and stabilization of the South End were seen over the
same period.
As of the 2016 Census, the Central Peninsula had an average population density
of 2,387 residents per square kilometer. With increases to the residential housing
stock since 2016, the population density of the Central Peninsula and specifically the
Uptown Neighbourhood, has increased. The Central Peninsula is the densest area of
the City and is therefore positioned to continue to be a walkable urban community,
with 36% of people walking to work.
\ 7,550 Central Peninsula
POPULATION CHANGE (Since 1986)
%
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im Central Peninsula
-2.2% Saint John
-5.8% Central Peninsula
-8.34% Waterloo Village
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
The Central Peninsula is challenged by intergenerational poverty and unemployment
which are exacerbated by the disparity between those who live and those who work
in the area. As the regional employment hub, many of the jobs located in the Central
Peninsula are held by middle income people living outside of the area. In 2015,
13.8% of children aged 17 and under living in the Central Peninsula were living in
poverty. The unemployment rate for the area is 11.8% compared to the City's 6.6%.
This places 1 in 10 participants in the labour force out of work. The Secondary
Plan aims to foster mixed income neighbourhoods, allowing the quality of life for all
residents of the Central Peninsula to improve.
Adequate, stable, and appropriate housing is vital to an individual's health and
wellbeing. The Central Peninsula is home to some of the City's most cherished
heritage buildings with over 61% of the area's housing stock built before 1960.
Older construction requires frequent and regular maintenance. It is projected at
least 11.75% of the housing stock is in need of major repair. A significant 88.5% of
residents on the Central Peninsula are renters with over 61% of residents having
moved in the past five years. Ensuring access to and availability of affordable housing
options is critical in meeting the needs of the current residents, attracting new
residents, and combating issues stemming from low vacancy rates.
MEDIAN INDIVIDUAL IDUAL INCOME
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BUILT HERITAGE ASSETS
Through concerted efforts inthe 1980a most ofthe historic neighbourhoods of
the Central Peninsula were protected. 4maresult, much nfthe exceptional historic
architecture remains intact. The City currently has 77Obuildings designated and
protected across 11 Heritage Conservation Areas ("HCAs"), 6 of which are located
in: the Central Peninsula. HC/s are defined and regulated under the Heritage
Conservation Areas By-law, the main objective of which is to conserve, rehabilitate,
and utilize heritage sites, structures, buildings, areas, and environments for the
benefit of the community. These Heritage assets provide the foundation for one of the
most dense, walkable urban communities |nAtlantic Canada.
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VACANT AND UNDERUTILIZED LAND
Decades of growth at the edges of the City has led to disinvestment in the core.
This has caused enincrease invacant commercial and residential properties that
often become progressively derelict until many require demolition. Demolition leaves
behind vacant lots that detract from the character of the neighbourhoods and:,
streets, discouraging investment. There are currently almost 30O undeveloped lots
inthe Central Peninau|a, many located in prime, mixed-use areas representative of
substantial opportunity. Underutilized lands also represent a significant opportunity
in the Central Peninsula, particular those along primary and commercial corridors.
These locations house large, single -storey floor plates set within large areas of
surface parking typical of a more suburban form. These areas are positioned for
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The Central Peninsula has a diverse offering of experiences for both residents
and visitors. Music and cultural entertainment at the historic Imperial Theatre,
professional sports at Harbour Station, music and food festivals along the
waterfront's Harbour Passage trail system, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre,
new and established fine dining, Art galleries, and boutique shopping all add to the
vibrancy of the City's core.
The City's core is home to the "royal" squares, King's and Queen's Square, which
provide valuable green space, recreation, and entertainment opportunities. In
addition to these traditional spaces, newer assets like Rainbow Park and a revitalized
Chown Field provide opportunity for increased play and recreation. These reconceived
spaces remain incomplete and, in the case of Chown Field, can be reimagined to
better serve the community year round.
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The Secondary Plan is the product of extensive community and stakeholder
engagement. The NAT, the Stakeholder Working Group, the Project Steering
Committee, and Council's combined effort produced a thoroughly representative
document that will guide growth in the Central Peninsula for the next 30 years.
The Secondary Plan came together over 5 phases between May 2017 and June
2019. The key components of the phased work plan included:
PHASE 1: INITIATING DIALOGUE Background research fed into an initial
engagement effort, the Launch, held May 24, 2017. Initial stakeholder interviews and
the formulation of the NAT occurred over this period.
PHASE 2: URBAN ANALYSIS Urban structure and existing neighbourhood
conditions were gathered and analysed to aide in the preparation of preliminary
concepts and draft policy direction. These preliminary concepts were used to
facilitate an intensive community engagement, the Central Peninsula Summit, held
July 6th to 8th, 2017.
PHASE 3: VISIONING AND SECONDARY PLAN DIRECTIONS Buildingoff
the Central Peninsula Summit, direction for Heritage and Urban Design were drafted
while concepts were revised and refined culminating in an overall vision for the
Central Peninsula. The vision and direction of the Secondary Plan were tested and
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confirmed through the Public Open House on November 23, 2017. Stakeholder,
developer, and property owner engagement continued throughout Phase 3.
PHASE 4: SECONDARY PLAN DEVELOPMENT Buildingoffcommunityand
stakeholder engagement, and urban and statistical analysis, a draft secondary plan
was completed and presented to the public, City Committees, and Council between
the months of May and July, 2018. A Stakeholder Summit was held on June 21, 2018
to test the action focused components of the Secondary Plan: Substantial feedback
was received throughout this engagement period, leading to important and informed
improvements.
PHASE 5: FINAL SECONDARY PLAN The final phase of the process involved
thorough review by stakeholders including the NAT and the City's Solicitor's Office.
Following this review period, the Secondary Plan was presented to the public via
the Planning Advisory Committee ("Committee") and Council, allowing the public to
voice any concerns. The public comment period stretched over a period of 6 weeks
between September and October of 2019 and eventually led to Council adopting the
Secondary Plan.
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1.7 y Eingagemeing
Unique and creative engagement styles helped reach over 1,100 people between
May and October 2017. Digital platforms like the "Taking Shape Saint John"
website generated 500 comments from 165 followers. More grassroots and
involved engagement like pecha kucha community -led presentations and pop-up
engagements at public events generated more than 2000 comments. Dozens of
face-to-face interviews with developers, stakeholders, consultants, property owners,
youth, and priority neighhourhood groups added to the substantial total of data
collected. The engagement data was harvested to determine the community's visions
and goals, to create a list of priority action items, and to direct policy, ensuring the
Secondary Plan is truly representative of the community it serves.
FIGURE 2. - PH E '.L-3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY (MAY TO NOVEMBER 2017)
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ENGAGEMENT RESULTS
Throughout the planning process, engagement summary reports were prepared
and presented to Council and key stakeholders. The "What We Heard" reports
summarized feedback received at three separate stages of the Secondary Plan
process. This allowed the public to follow the development and progress of the
Secondary Plan while also seeing the emergence of priority themes. After months of
engagement, the community was clear on the following priorities:
• The need to increase overall public access to the waterfront;
• The need to address litter and waste to enhance streets and pedestrian areas;
• The importance of protecting Heritage buildings while encouraging new growth;
• A desire to improve active transportation and pedestrian infrastructure;
• The need for more trees and greening; and
• The need to infill vacant lots and address derelict buildings
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1 m 8 Vision
°s~on And
Guiding
u~ ~ng Pr~nc"ples
The Vision seeks to capture opportunity and mitigate challenges in an effort to
produce impactful improvements throughout the Central Peninsula. The Vision
evolved from extensive consultation with those who use the space; those who live,
work, and recreate in the City's core neighbourhoods. It reflects a broadly supported
direction for the Greater Saint John Region's Centre. As key areas develop and
strategic investments are made, the Central Peninsula will evolve meun increasingly
vibrant and walkable destination anchored by important community amenities and
distinctive etnno1ooapes.Overtime, the City will berecognized maa unique offering
within the landscape of Canadian cities, allowing the Central Peninsula to serve as a
continued source ofgreat community pride for the citizens ofthe City.
The Vision presents an overarching goal for the Secondary Plan and the Central
Peninsula aumwhole. Guiding principles were developed as strategic steps to
achieve the community's vision of the urban core. These principles were designed to
ensure the Secondary Plan is reflective of the community's priorities while supporting
and directing the implementation of the Secondary Plan over the next 30 years.
GUI DING, PRI NCIPLES
1. Reinforce the Central Peninsula as the heart of the City and the Greater Saint
John Region.
2. Protect and strengthen the distinctive places and Heritage resources that make
the Central Peninsula and Saint John a unique historic city.
3. Create a high quality, pedestrian friendly, and distinctive public realm.
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4. Beautify the Central Peninsula and foster civic ownership and pride in our
neighbourhoods.
5. Building on the components that make it a complete community, the Central
Peninsula will be the catalyst for growth for the City and the Greater Saint John
Region.
6. Improve the sustainability of the Central Peninsula through the promotion of
active transportation, green design, and support for environmental projects and
educational opportunities.
7. Improve public access to the Central Peninsula's waterfront spaces and coastline.
8. Enhance the overall well-being of residents and attract more families and a
greater diversity of people to live on the Central Peninsula.
9. Create an environment of enhanced customer service delivery and simplified
development processes to support high quality development on the Central
Peninsula.
1.9 Growth Targets
The Secondary Plan is an important step in the realization of the growth objectives
of Plan SJ. Plan SJ established growth targets for the City, anticipating the need to
accommodate 10,000 new residents and 13,400 new jobs by 2031. Based on the
principles of smart growth, Plan SJ set a new direction for the City, envisioning 45% of
new growth occurring within the City's urban intensification areas. With momentum
building, there is significant opportunity to accommodate much of this growth in the
Central Peninsula.
The 30 year vision for the Central Peninsula will foster a vibrant urban core with
stable and attractive residential neighbourhoods. To achieve this vision, the Central
Peninsula must continue to grow its population and economy. For this purpose, the
Secondary Plan sets out the ambitious 30 year goal of achieving:
1,200-1,400 NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 2,400-3000 NEW RESIDENTS
Considering current residential market demand and accounting for a mix of
residential housing types, it is forecasted the Central Peninsula can accommodate
1,200 new residential units over the 30 year lifespan of the Secondary Plan while
maintaining a low vacancy rate. Assuming most new residential units will be home to
a minimum of two residents, it is anticipated the population of the Central Peninsula
would increase by a minimum of 2,400 people by 2049.
350 NEW BUSINESSES AND 4,000 ADDITIONAL JOBS
The Central Peninsula can accommodate a substantial amount of new business
within existing office and commercial space. As the area's population grows and
cultural shifts lead to more walkable lifestyles, it is expected the business community
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will be attracted to the increased density and vibrancy of the Central Peninsula.
Continued focus on initiatives like the Brick Park Knowledge Cluster, the co -location
of Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Creative Industry companies,
will lead to steady and sustainable economic growth.
$350,000,000 IN NEW TAX BASE
An additional 2,400 to 3,000 residents and 4,000 jobs supported by 350 new
businesses will result in a substantial increase to the City's tax base. Tax base growth
is central to the strength and sustainability of the City and the greater region.
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Corridors i �I
The Central Peninsula is comprised of the Uptown, South End, and Waterloo Village
Neighbourhoods as well as key corridors including Main, Union, and Crown Streets,
and City Road. Each neighbourhood and corridor is defined by their own unique
characteristics and distinct sense of place. Accounting for the different forms and
functions of these places, the following sections consider each neighbourhood and
corridor individually.
Each Neighbourhood Plan is composed of the following components:
NEIGHBOURHOOD DESCRIPTION Describesthe currentform and function of
each neighbourhood.
NEIGHBOURHOOD DIRECTION Describes how the Secondary Plan will influence
the neighbourhood over the lifespan of the Secondary Plan.
DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS Describes built form concepts that will contribute to
and reinforce the neighbourhoods as distinct places.
GROWTH CONCEPTS Describe the catalytic projects and actions needed to
transform and reinvigorate the neighbourhood.
POLICIES AND PROPOSALS work together to convey the intent of Council. The
Neighbourhood Plans set out a series of policies and proposals and any development
undertaken in the Central Peninsula must not be in conflict with the policies and
proposals outlined herein. Policies are broad statements which are established to
provide general guidance to Council in the making of planning decisions respecting,
generally, what is and is not permissible within the geographic area covered by the
Secondary Plan. Proposals further animate policies by providing specific and granular
guidance that further informs the application of policies.
ACTIONS AND OUTREACH Describes the tangible steps to be undertaken to
achieve the neighbourhood direction.
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MAP 5-THIE UPTOWN NEIGHBOUR1,100D
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P
.1.1 Uptown Core andtial Waterfront
The Uptown Core is the heart of the Central Peninsula and the City. This area is
anchored by King's Square and the Loyalist Burial Ground to the east and the Central
Waterfront to the west. It is connected by King Street, an important and iconic
corridor and home to some of the City's most recognizable heritage assets. King's
Square is a beautiful and historic space that provides a strong focus for commercial
and cultural activity. It also serves as a public gathering space and transit hub,
connecting people from across the City to the Uptown Core and beyond.
The Uptown Core faces challenges, particularly along King Street as urban renewal
era developments have created a somewhat disconnected street north to south. The
internalized mall of Brunswick Square enables pedestrian movement from Market
Square to the City Market which reduces the presence of pedestrians on historic
King Street. Additionally, large office developments have created a number of blank
walls along prominent streets throughout the Uptown Core, which have affected the
pedestrian environment.
There are opportunities for strategic infill development around King's Square, the
Fundy Quay, and on key parts of the Port's property. Strategic infill development will
deliver new mixed-use environments that can add new people, jobs, and vitality to
the Uptown Core. There are also opportunities for new institutions to expand the
economic and cultural offerings of the Uptown Core and Central Waterfront. At the
same time, new and attractive pedestrian oriented destinations and improvements
can support urban living.
tett tit or hr)ort Direction
With the highest concentration of employment, the Uptown Core will remain the
City's most vibrant, complete neighbourhood. New, mixed-use development will
increase population density, adding vibrancy to the streetscape. Continued and
enriched Arts and Cultural programming along the Waterfront, historic streets,
alleys, and parks and open spaces will enable the Uptown Core to be the primary
destination in the region for year-round festivals and events. The redeveloped Fundy
Quay site will provide services and amenities, including housing opportunities, while
providing residents and visitors with expanded access to the waterfront through
an extension of Harbour Passage along the perimeter of the site. King Street will
continue to develop as a prominent civic corridor with enhanced street level activity
from redeveloped urban renewal -era projects, strengthening the connection between
King's Square and Market Square. New infill developments around King's Square and
throughout the Trinity Royal Heritage Area will fill gaps along historic streetscapes
while complementing heritage elements with modern architectural details. The
Uptown Core will feature the City's most interesting and vibrant public realm, with
public art, amenities for pedestrians and cyclists, vibrant commercial streets, and
pedestrianized streets and lanes.
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• Mid-rise and tall buildings to accommodate full build-Out and to capitalize on
market and zoning provisions for commercial and residential density.
i prominent heritage buildings to inform new, contemporary built form elements
and Infill opportunities.
0 Where appropriate, buildings will incorporate non-residential ground floor uses to
maintain and enhance a vibrant, pedestrian -Oriented urban environment, animating
the public realm.
0 Street wall heights are regulated through setbacks and stepbacks to maintain a
comfortable, human -scaled built environment.
® Corner buildings feature well-designed entrances that transition the Corner.
Existing civic spaces are strengthened to support green space and recreation
amenities in the core; new civic spaces along the waterfront will support increased
access to the waterfront.
0 New infill development will feature a mix of uses and high quality design which
will maintain and enhance urban form.
0 ,A mix of structured and dense, on -street parkingto accommodate residents,
employees, and visitors.
°`HIE CENTRAL WNIFERFRONT AND UPIO NIS
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f)wth Cott ,efAs
REINFORCE THE SYMBOLIC HEART OF THE CENTRAL PENINSULA —
KING'S SQUARE
King's Square is framed by iconic and historic buildings such as the Imperial Theatre,
the University of New Brunswick Saint John building, the City Market, the Admiral
Beatty, the Court House, and the Irving Oil Limited Home Office. Existing vacant lots
and buildings inconsistent with the overall character and quality of the predominant
architectural fabric and landscape represent significant redevelopment opportunities.
These include 91 King Street, 59 King's Square North and the adjacent parking lot,
and the parking lot south of the Royal Bank of Canada.
Loyalist Burial Ground, adjacent to King's Square, is a historic site that speaks to the
history of the City and provides opportunity for passive recreation. The Golden Ball
Building frames the north edge of the burial ground and Union Street. An adjacent
parking lot creates a gap in the framing around King's Square, creating potential
for transformative development like the installation of educational or cultural
institutions.
SAINT JOHN NlGirr MARXETAT IEE KING ST
WWEAD OF IIKIING STII'WIIE Er
DEVELOP THE CENTRAL WATERFRONT AS A KEY MIXED-USE
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL DESTINATION
There are numerous opportunities for strategic place -making along the Central
Waterfront. The Fundy Quay site is 2.4 hectares with almost 350 meters of water
frontage and is primed for development. Port -owned property around Pugsley Slip and
the neighbouring sections of Water Street are the entryway for cruise ship visitors,
creating substantial opportunities for incremental and impactful improvements for
visitors and residents alike.
FUNDY QUAY CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
MIXED-USE WNaNI!°IERPRONT EXAMPLE
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REINFORCE EAST -WEST CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE TWO CORE
ANCHORS - THE CENTRAL WATERFRONT AND KING'S SQUARE
King Street is an important corridor that links the Uptown Core's two anchors - King's
Square and the Central Waterfront. It is one of the broadest streets on the Central
Peninsula, which gives the street a sense of openness and creates potential for civic
space. Its prominence should be retained when undertaking streetscape redesign or
redevelopment, paying attention to the grade so ample public space is encouraged
which will entice people to remain in the space for a time.
At the foot of King Street are Loyalist Plaza and the Market Square intersection.
Loyalist Plaza is an important public space along the Central Waterfront which could
benefit from reinvestment. The plaza is an opportunity for people to engage with the
waterfront. Future redesign of the adjacent municipally owned Market Square lands
should consider increasing the utility of the area, particularly in the right-of-way at the
foot of City Hall, as a place for civic gathering and celebration.
There is potential to reimagine King Street as an enhanced pedestrian environment
through encouraging better cross -street relationships to the Heritage fabric as well as
street -level improvements to Brunswick Square. As an alternative to this approach,
building on the recent success of Grannan Lane, a network of east to west pedestrian
alleyways through the Trinity Church block would create a novel way of navigating the
POSS113LE 1I.0YA1 IST PLAEA/NHIARHT''.T SQUARE RE, SN'NNm 1GN
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Council Shall:
U-1 Reinforce King Square as the heart of the Central Peninsula
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Proposals:
1. Complete the missing built form edge around King's Square by filling in gapsand
encouraging redevelopment.
2. Explore opportunities to work with educational institutions and economic
development agencies to create an innovation district at King's Square.
3. Complete the missing built form edge of the Loyalist Burial Ground and reinforce
the Union Street streetscape.
U-2 Develop the Central Waterfront as an educational and cultural
destination
Proposals:
4. Promote the incremental development of Fundy Quay as a mixed-use cultural
destination on the waterfront.
5. Redevelop the Pugsley Slip site as commercial space with waterfront green
space.
6. Create an enhanced streetscape along Water Street between King Street and the
southern end of the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal.
U-3 Improve the east -west connections between the Central Waterfront and King's
Square
Proposals:
7. Enhance Loyalist Plaza as a contemporary public space through the installation
of imaginative seating, planting, and other landscaping elements.
8. Redefine Market Square as large, flexible civic gathering space through the
hardscaping and creative delineation elements.
9. Intensify the Trinity Church block and create anew north -south pedestrian
laneway from Charlotte Street to Grannan Street.
10. Transform South Market Street into an animated and pedestrian -oriented
laneway.
11. Reconfigure the King Street right-of-way to enhance the public realm and
reinforce the connection between King's Square and the Central Waterfront.
12. Encourage the renovation or redevelopment of Brunswick Square's King Street
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fagade to animate King Street's public realm.
13. Encourage infill development at the foot of King Street on the current site of the
Barbour's General Store to complete the King Street corridor.
Actions AnOtitreach
1. Undertake an Uptown Commercial Market Study and associated Recruitment
Strategy to address gaps in the offerings of the Uptown
2. Build upon the Brick Park initiative by undertaking an Uptown Office Strategy to
address high vacancy rates within commercial office buildings and urban malls
3. Establish an employer "Live Where You Work" program for Uptown businesses to
encourage more Uptown employees to live in the Central Peninsula
4. Working with community partners, prepare a Waterfront Tourism Strategy to
capitalize on future investments in waterfront development
S. Ensure reinvestment in key economic assets that support major events in the
Uptown, such as conference and events centres
S. Encourage the Province of New Brunswick, University of New Brunswick, and New
Brunswick Community College to establish a joint Information and Communications
Technology Centre to collaborate with the Brick Park knowledge cluster and to
connect businesses with emerging ICT graduates
7. Implement a phased approach to the resolution of the existing noise issue that
addresses the Uptown Core's continued destination as an entertainment district, with
festivals and live music, while ensuring acoustic measures are in place to safeguard
quality of life for residents
8. Evaluate the purchase of an additional sidewalk cleaning vehicle and explore
other litter abatement programs through partnerships with Uptown Saint John
9. Identify opportunities for piloting permanent or seasonal pedestrian streets as a
future enhancement option for shared streets
10. Improve street level access to the City Market to include outdoor patio space,
vendor space, and pedestrianize South Market Street
11. Undertake a Strategic Plan for the Saint John City Market
12. Working with community partners, enhance existing or adopt new programs to
encourage street level box planters and window box planters within the Business
Improvement Area
13. Encourage creative and adaptive use of Market and Brunswick Squares to
enhance their contributions to the City's core.
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2.1-21 ong Wharf
Long Wharf is an underutilized vacant site in the Inner Harbour owned and
maintained by the Port in conjunction with the Federal Government. With 7.3
hectares of flat asphalt, the area is used by the Port as a laydown area for salt, a
temporary terminal for cruise ships, and a docking area for commercial ships among
many other uses over the years. More recently, Long Wharf has been optimized
for hosting the Area 506 music festival, adding depth to the event offerings in the
Central Peninsula. Long Wharf's location on the waterfront and close proximity to the
Uptown Core makes it a strategic, long-term infill development opportunity within the
Central Peninsula.
Pie-ilghbourhood Direction
Long Wharf will be transformed from a vacant waterfront site to a modern, mixed-use
neighbourhood, with expansive harbour views and waterfront access. In the future,
Long Wharf will feature a mix of office, retail, and entertainment uses in mixed-use,
modern developments with residential development intentionally incorporated in the
long term. Waterfront setbacks will maintain access for continued Port operations,
primarily Cruise Ship berthing. The area will be connected to the City via Harbour
Passage and a new road network via Station Street.
Design Characteristics
0 A dense mix of mid -rise to tall buildings that step down to the waterfront, while
maintaining view corridors from Fort Howe.
• Contemporary architecture, with a mix of wood, glass and cernentitious materials.
• Contemporary, mid -rise residential developments feature entrance plazas,
setback from the street.
0 Building setbacks from the waterfront, providing continuous public access to the
harbour.
• In -building parking structures to support the building's residential uses.
• Structured and on -street parking to accommodate visitors and employees.
• New civic parks and open spaces to provide amenities to new residents.
• A new, pedestrian bridge over Long Wharf Slip connecting the foot of Union Street
to Long Wharf.
Growth Concepts;
DEVELOP LONG WHARF AS A NEW MIXED USE NEIGHBOURHOOD
EXTENSION TO THE UPTOWN CORE
As a large, underutilized site in close proximity to Uptown Core, Long Wharf is a
CHAPTER 2 - NEIGHBOURHOODS AND CORRIDORS 34
strategic opportunity for development. Through the long-term, phased redevelopment
of the site, the City can foster the creation of a new distinct waterfront neighbourhood
adjacent to the Uptown Core. Long Wharf is envisioned as incubating commercial
development with residential development introduced as a result of burgeoning
commercial activity.
At the eastern side of Long Wharf is Long Wharf Slip, which has a mix of natural and
hard shoreline. Building on residential development on the Market Square Boardwalk
and Robertson's Wharf, the Secondary Plan contemplates mixed use development
on either side of the slip, including the redevelopment of the surface parking lot
and electrical substation. A pedestrian bridge will cross Long Wharf Slip, creating
an access from Union Street, through the Long Wharf site, and connecting to Fort
LaTour. A pedestrian bridge across the slip would make Long Wharf more accessible
by foot and bicycle to the rest of the Central Peninsula.
CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE WATERFRONT
With almost 700 metres of frontage along Saint John's Inner Harbour, Long Wharf
has enormous potential to reconnect the Central Peninsula to its waterfront.
Currently, Long Wharf is only accessible to the public during special events, though
plans have been established to extend Harbour Passage along the edge of Long
Wharf as an interim measure to enhance the public use of the site. The future
development of Long Wharf will secure the waterfront for public use, creating new
opportunities for passive recreation and gathering.
Extending out into the Inner Harbour, Long Wharf offers a unique vantage point of the
harbour and the City. There are opportunities to establish lookout points in strategic
areas throughout Long Wharf, mimicking the established pattern along Harbour
Passage, increasing the site's public use. Such lookout points are suitable locations
for public art, commemoration, or historical interpretation.
At the east end of the site, Long Wharf Slip is an ideal location for a small -craft
marina to introduce recreational boat traffic to the Inner Harbour. A small -craft
marina would generate new interest in the waterfront and diversify the Central
Peninsula's offering, contributing to the overall vibrancy of the Central Peninsula. The
potential popularity of a small -craft marina can be leveraged to help create market
demand for residential development on lands surrounding the Long Wharf Slip.
Fort LaTour - a designated Provincial Historic Site - lies adjacent to the western
boundary of Long Wharf. Work to redevelop the green space to enhance its function
as a destination for locals and tourists are underway. The plans include an outdoor
amphitheater, the recreation of the historic fort on the site, and an interpretation
centre including a public washroom. The redevelopment of Fort LaTour will help to
spur the redevelopment of Long Wharf and the extension of Harbour Passage.
MAINTAIN COMPATIBLE MARINE FUNCTIONS ON LONG WHARF
While a working waterfront creates challenges for public access, its value to the local,
regional, and provincial economy is undeniable. Long Wharf is used intermittently for
Port functions, including as a laydown area and for docking commercial ships. The
City has emerged as an important port -of -call for cruise ships, with more than 1,000
ships visiting since 1989. When ships are berthed at the Central Waterfront's two
cruise terminals, a third ship is able to moor on Long Wharf. Given its proximity to the
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Uptown Core, passengers are able toenjoy the same amenities aathose passengers
docked at the Central Waterfront. The cruise industry is an important and growing
dimension of City's economy and therefore the redevelopment of Long Wharf should
maintain its marine function.
The southern edge of Long Wharf can bedesigned asahard-surfaced public space
which can accommodate cruise ship activity when required. Aocruise ships only
moor at Long Wharf on occasion, this approach balances the needs of the industry
with the public's enjoyment of the site. Temporary fencing or removable bollards can
be used to address the security requirements associated with international cruise
Flolicies Atid
Council Shall
LW-1 Work with
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Proposals
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1- Relocate the electrical sub -station on Long Wharf Slip and reposition the site for
mixed use.
2. Integrate residential development on Long Wharf Slip.
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7. ` Ensure future development of the site accommodates the safe and efficient
docking of cruise ships'.
8. Encourage a balanced approach to marine infrastructure needs and public space
requirements and waterfront access.
Actions And t r treacli
1. Work with the Fort to harmonize the community's vision for Long Wharf with the
F'ort's Land Use Flan.
2. Work with the Fort La Tour Development Authority to ensure the site maintains
public access to waterfront lands.
S. Support the siting of well-designed and contextually appropriate public art and
commemorations along Harbour Passage.
4. Work with the community's arts and cultural groups to encourage programming
and events along Harbour Passage.
5. Work with CN and QNB Southern railway to ensure public access to rail lands
adjacent to Harbour Passage is maintained.
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MAP 6- THIESOUTH END NEIGHBOURHOOD
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nn South Nf
2.2.1 South End
With more than 5,000 residents, the South End is the Central Peninsula's largest
residential neighbourhood and home to most of the area's youth. The neighbourhood
is structured around three important civic and community spaces: Queen's Square,
Rainbow Park, and St. John the Baptist/King Edward School. Queen's Square is a
historic square undergoing significant revival with the addition of the Queen's Square
Farmers Market. Rainbow Park has introduced new opportunities for recreation with
the popular splash pad and playground. The park is not yet complete but remains
incredibly popular and well -used throughout the year. St. John the Baptist/King
Edward School plays a vital role in the South End Neighbourhood, delivering a broad
range of programming and social services. While the future of the school is uncertain,
the role it plays in fostering community in the South End is undeniable.
The South End has many vacant lots and derelict buildings which detract from
the character and vitality of streets and the area as a whole. In some places,
inappropriate built form and land uses have encroached upon the residential
neighbourhood. Improvements to the streetscape are needed to encourage
reinvestment and enhance pedestrian conditions and connections. Developing St.
James Street as a link between Rainbow Park and St. John the Baptist/King Edward
School can act as a driver of private reinvestment in the form of infill development
and improvements to existing buildings along the corridor and surrounding areas.
Infill development around Queen's Square and Rainbow Park would have a positive
impact on the neighbourhood, improving the sense of place and heightening the
sense of safety and security of users of these park spaces.
SOUTH END — WOOD BUIL DI INNS AND LARGER MASONRY BUIOf.,I)INOS SET LAN A HILA.
39 SCHEDULE D — CENTRAL PENINSULA SECONDARY PLAN
ei hbot.w°trr ert DirecWoii
As a stable, historic neighbourhood, the South End will retain its primarily residential
use. Infill developments along key sites will add appropriately -scaled, urban density.
The neighbourhood will be anchored by a new Central Peninsula school, attracting
and retaining families in the neighbourhood. Key green spaces, such as Rainbow
Park and Queen's Square will be host to formal and informal activities and be framed
by new, residential development. Public realm improvements, such as new street
trees and renewed sidewalks will promote private investment in existing buildings.
The South End will once again boast the highest density in the City.
t esi rr Characteristics
a i...ow and mid -rise buildings with minimal setbacks to reinforce the South End as a
dense, urban neighbourhood
0 A dense supply and mix of affordable and market housing to facilitate a mixed -
income, family -friendly neighbourhood
0 Reinforcement of civic spaces, such as Rainbow Park and Queen Square to
provide amenities to residents
® A new, Central Peninsula school to incorporate recreation amenities and
community spaces, creating a new model for urban schools in the Province
• Dense, on -street parking to accommodate residents
• Streetscape improvements, such as new sidewalks, curbing, and street trees
• New infill in Heritage Conservation Areas to complement historic building
elements
GrowM :r°rrrcetrts
REINFORCE THE HISTORIC HEART OF THE SOUTH END — QUEEN'S
SQUARE
Queen's Square is framed by historic residential buildings, ranging from two to three
storeys in height. The existing pattern creates a strong sense of enclosure around
the south and east sides of the square. There are several gaps in the built form
that detract from the quality and character of the residential pattern and from the
overall character of Queen's Square. These include vacant lots and parking lots at
the northwest corner, the parking lot at the corner of Charlotte Street and Queen
Street, and the vacant lot at Charlotte Street and Queen Square South. Development
of these sites would have a high impact on the character of Queen's Square while
bringing a new population to the area strengthening Queen's Square as an important
civic space in the South End Neighbourhood.
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I I.REEN'S SQUARE
EXAMPLE IIP IP(rVIII''ITIARL INPIIIL.IIL SITE - I' HASLOITII". STI'IEU
ENHANCE RAINBOW PARK AS A VITAL COMMUNITY ASSET
Rainbow Park has quickly become an important asset in the South End, providing a
place for active recreation and community gathering. The splash pad and community
garden are particularly well -used. The vision for the park has evolved and requires
further connection with the surrounding neighbourhood. There are several vacant
lots around the park which leave gaps in the streetscape. Improvements to lighting,
particularly along the paths through the park, are needed to improve the sense of
security.
Simple improvements and additions to Rainbow Park such as increased trees, an
improved standard of landscaping, a new park entrance from St. James Street,
and a clear distinction between public and private lands would greatly enhance the
park's utility and aesthetic. Using landscaping to better define the edges of the park
along Broad Street, Charlotte Street, and Sydney Street in tandem with a new park
entrance would give the park a better defined sense of place.
REPOSITION ST. JAMES STREET AS A KEY EAST -WEST CORRIDOR AND
A FOCUS FOR REINVESTMENT
St. James Street runs east -west through the South End, connecting numerous
community assets and facilities including St. John the Baptist/King Edward School,
the community centre, a nursing home, Rainbow Park, and a range of community
and social services. Conditions along St. James Street are substandard. There
are numerous vacant lots and derelict buildings, and the street lacks greenery.
Public investment along St. James Street can encourage infill development and
improvements to the existing housing stock, repositioning the street as an important
and attractive corridor.
ACAII4T RC UILIIIM AT SS STL JAMES
ASAP"I"ILII': REUVE G""IIS ST. JAMI°R;S S"I"I~IRIw':WI;I
41 SCHEDULE D - CENTRAL PENINSULA SECONDARY PLAN
Policies Atid Proposals
Council Shall:
E-1 Reinforce Queen's Square as the heart of the South End
Proposals:
1. Complete the missing built form edge around Queen's Square.
2. Reinforce connections between the South End and the Uptown Neighbourhood
through pedestrian space improvements along Sydney Street and Charlotte Street.
SE -2 Reinforce Rainbow Park as an important community asset
Proposals:
3. Review, update and implement anew vision for Rainbow Park that reflects the
community's evolving vision for the space.
4. Encourage the development of a primary entrance to the park from St. James
Street.
5. Promote residential development along Charlotte Street and Sydney Street to
define the park's outer edges and put eyes on the parka
SE -3 Reposition St. James Street as an important east -west corridor
thereby facilitating reinvestment
Proposals:
6. Complete the gaps in the fabric along St. James Street through infill development.
7. Promote the redevelopment of the St. John the Baptist/King Edward School site
as new residential development. Ensuring the development of the new school and the
implementation of the Secondary Plan are coordinated and mutually supportive will `
be critical to the realization of the Vision.
8. Encourage the adaptation, expansion, or redevelopment of the commercial -
industrial building on the block bounded by Wentworth, St. James, Carmarthen and
Queen Streets as a contemporary community hub, which may include such facilities
as health clinics, learning centres, gathering spaces, and otherneighbourhood
assets.
9. On the same block, encourage the development of residential infill such as
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townhouses along Carmarthen Street between St. James Street and Queen Street to
increase density, housing stock, and repair the street at the west end of St. James
Street.
10. Extend Germain Street to connect with tower Cove Loop to re-establish the
grid pattern of streets and also open up more land for residential development by
contemplating a stop up and closure of Ross Street.
11. Create an enhanced streetscape and public realm along St. James Street to
encourage investment and improve pedestrian conditions.
Actions arra°J Outr°eoc"tr
1. Create an inventory of asphalt sidewalks and undertake infrastructure greening
projects to improve the aesthetic appeal of residential neighbourhoods within the
South End..
. Encourage the establishment of small pocket parks and pop-up parks In the
South End.
S. Work with property Owners to evaluate the potential to implement Bong term,
natural remediation techniques, such as urban orchards or urban 'forestry 'for brown
field sites along Broad Street. Encourage the design of remediation strategies to
provide visual screening of industrial properties south of Broad Street.
4. Address the need for additional crosswalks and pedestrian crossing areas in the
South End, with a focus on key transportation routes, such as Broad Street.
B. Improve sidewalks connecting Water Street and Broad S'tree't.
S. Explore possibilities to improve public transit connections to the South End.
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2. 2.2 cute Waterfront
Home to sweeping views across the Inner Harbour and across the Bay of Fundy
to Partridge Island, the South Waterfront marks a transition in the South End
Neighbourhood's built form. The pattern of streets and blocks thins out approaching
the southern tip of the Central Peninsula, making way for large swaths of vacant
and underutilized lands including Port lands, the former Lantic Sugar Refinery site,
and the Barrack Green Armoury lands. Historically, these lands have been used for
military purposes, industrial uses, and as exhibition grounds. While the Armoury is
still occupied by the Department of National Defense, the broader area is largely
vacant and positioned for increased use.
At the very tip of the South Waterfront lies Tin Can Beach, an increasingly important
public waterfront amenity. Tin Can Beach is a naturalized urban area popular with
local residents as a passive recreation space. Improved connections to established
pedestrian networks like Harbour Passage will serve to further solidify the space as a
community resource.
The Lantic Sugar Refinery site is municipally owned and one of the primary points
of public access to the waterfront. Adjacent to industry, Port, and commercial
uses, the site is both an exceptional opportunity to create new public open space
and a strategic landholding. Efforts to rehabilitate the property as a new City-wide
destination will position it to serve an expanded residential base for recreation,
outdoor activity, entertainment, and tourism. If, in the future, the Barrack Green
Armoury is determined a surplus by the Federal Government it could be acquired
and rehabilitated, making it ideal for use as an educational, community, or cultural
hub. Partnering with a major institution such as the University of New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick Community College, or other community groups would
be essential to moving this type of project forward. Redevelopment of the South
Waterfront would drive employment and draw people to the South End while better
utilizing land.
Neighbourhood. t ecttorp
The South Waterfront is a new, mixed-use neighbourhood that features large scale
civic buildings and open spaces to provide cultural, recreational and educational
opportunities to residents, visitors, and employees. Former industrial sites are
important green spaces that provide expansive views and access to the inner
harbour. Large open spaces provide infrastructure and siting opportunities for large-
scale festivals, events and other cultural programming, year round. Connection to the
South Waterfront is enhanced by public realm improvements along Sydney, Charlotte,
and Broad Streets. Portions of City -owned and Port -owned lands become new
residential neighbourhoods, reinforcing and expanding the City's urban grid and built
form along Broad Street.
Destgn Ciparacteristics
a Low to mid -rise buildings that step down to the South Waterfront with varying
setbacks depending on existing and proposed built form.
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New infill, mixed-use development to feature contemporary architecture that
takes advantage of expansive views of the inner harbour.
A combination of on -street, surface, and structured parking to accommodate
residents, employees and visitors.
0 Expansive, new civic parks and open spaces along the South Waterfront that
provides naturalization of brownfields and public access to the water.
4 Improved public realm connections to the South Waterfront, including new
pedestrian crossings on Broad Street.
CUIRMENT COND[TIONS - FORMER LANTIC SUGAR REIFINERY
V'FE REVEGEMMID
CURRIENTCONDIT10114S . PORTLANDS AND SOUTH WNTER-
FRON11MES
CURRENT CONDITIONS - BAIIRRACK ARMOURY i ANDS
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Growth CrEE c*pts
DEVELOP A NEW RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION
ON THE LANTIC SUGAR REFINERY SITE
The 4.5 hectare Lantic Sugar Refinery site is situated at the southern tip of the
Central Peninsula. The refinery operated on the site for almost ninety years until its
closure in 2000. The refinery and outbuildings were demolished in 2004 and the site
has been partially remediated although the lands have remained vacant. The City -
owned waterfront parcel has the potential to be a transformative development site for
the South Waterfront.
Building on the success of Tin Can Beach, the southern half of the Lantic Sugar
Refinery site could be naturalized to create new passive recreation opportunities and
improve access to the coastline. The northern half of the site can be developed as a
flat, paved surface to host concerts and festivals where noise impacts on the nearby
residential neighbourhood would be diminished. To the west, there is sufficient land
to develop a new commercial or recreational facility. Together, these initiatives would
create a new hub on the Central Peninsula, drawing people and activity to the South
Waterfront.
FACILITATE THE TRANSITION OF THE BARRACK GREEN ARMOURY TO
A MAJOR NEW COMMUNITY, ARTS AND CULTURE OR EDUCATION HUB
THAT WILL DRIVE EMPLOYMENT
To the east of the Lantic Sugar Refinery site is Barrack Green Armoury, an impressive
fortress -like structure that overlooks the harbour. This landmark building has
been used for military purposes since it was built in 1912, but it has potential to
become a major community, Arts and culture, or education hub in the South End
Neighbourhood. In the long term, the City could seek an institutional or community
partner, to rehabilitate the building, drive employment in the South End, and bring
renewed interest to the South Waterfront. In the short term, efforts will be made to
introduce community access to the facility and grounds for activities and special
events. The grounds of the Armoury site could be redeveloped to deliver new
opportunities for active recreation on the Central Peninsula.
BARRARM GREEN ARMOURY
EXAMPLE DE° R1:!P1UR1r'0 ED B"UII D9NG
REINFORCE SYDNEY STREET AND CHARLOTTE STREET AS KEY
ENTRYWAYS INTO THE SOUTH WATERFRONT
Sydney Street and Charlotte Street provide access to the South Waterfront. These
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streets are currently lined bylow-rise commercial -industrial buildings with large
setbacks and large parcels ofvacant and underutilized lands. Alack ofsidewalks
causes poor pedestrian connection. Aoa|ow' Vet high -impact initiative, street trees
could be planted and sidewalk conditions improved to help define these streets
and create a greater sense of place at the entryway to the South Waterfront. In the
long-term, development can be promoted in key locations such as the intersection of
Broad Street and Sydney Street and along Lower Cove Loop and Charlotte Street in
order tocreate mnentryway, and 1oscreen Port operations.
Policies Arid
Council Shall:
SW -1 Develop the Lantic Sugar Refinery site as a new recreation and
entertainment site
Proposals:
z. Reposition the existing paved surface to host large temporary events such as'
concerts--��— aDd
2. Promote the Northwest section of the site eaanopportunity site for anew '
commercial orrecreation facilities. '
'
3. In collaboration with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program Saint John, naturalize
the southern portion ofthe site and create mnew destination Park onthe waterfront.
4. Maintain public access 10the south waterfront methe site is redeveloped.
Redevelop Barrack Green Armoury asm hub and driver for `
employment
'
'
Proposals~~_
5~partnership opportunities for major new uses^~`for Barrack Green '` ' Armoury.
6. Create anew sports field on the site of the existing parking lot at the corner of
_Broadview Street and Carmarthen, in ~coordination ' development `e
new South End school.
7. Work with ACAP Saint John to develop Armoury aoa
naturalized^ open space.
SE -3 Position Sydney and Charlotte Streets as key entryways to the
South Waterfront
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Proposals:
8. Promote the redevelopment of the corners of Broad and Sydney, Streets to define
this intersection as the point of entry to the South Waterfront.
9. Work with the Port to encourage infill development along Lower Cove Loop and
Charlotte Street to frame the Port area and create a buffer from unattractive outdoor
uses and storage.
10. Create an enhanced streetscape along Sydney Street and Charlotte Street to
improve the sense of place and attractiveness of the South Waterfront.
Actions Arid Outreach
1. Partner with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program Saint John ("ACAP") to develop
the southern portion of the former Lantic Sugar Refinery property as a green
space with the goal of promoting natural remediation, through the planting of
phytoremed°cation species.
2. Work with Develop Saint John to position and market other City -owned properties
south of Broad Street for mixed-use, redevelopment.
S. Work with the l ederal Government to harmonize short-term and long-term
intentions for the Barrack Green Armoury Site based on the community's vision for
the South Waterfront.
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MAP 7-WArE'R1.00VILLAGE NEIGHBOURII IIOOD
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Waterloo Village is made up of two distinct areas, Upper and Lower Waterloo Village.
Upper Waterloo Village is situated along Waterloo Street with a built form primarily
comprised of traditional two and three storey residential -form and commercial
buildings and anchored by the iconic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. There
are gaps in the street pattern along Waterloo Street with numerous vacant lots and
derelict buildings. There are also occurrences of more suburban style infill which
stands out against the more traditional urban form.
Lower Waterloo Village is located along Crown Street and is the result of mid -
20th century urban renewal projects. The area is characterized by large, low-rise
commercial uses set within large areas of surface parking. Most of these buildings do
not front onto Crown Street. This type of built form, along with the width of the street
and the lack of street trees and landscaping, encourages traffic to move at high
speeds resulting in a poor pedestrian environment.
Chown Field has brought a more flexible recreational space to the Waterloo Village
Neighbourhood. Improvements to lighting, landscaping, and the built form around
the edges of the park would facilitate a sense of enclosure, improving the overall
experience for park users.
East of Crown Street, Marsh Creek is undergoing an environmental clean-up program
led by ACAP. The area has great potential as a future recreational and ecological
interpretation space and tourism asset. ACAP partnered with the Dalhousie School of
Planning to undertaken a project aimed at creating a linear park space along Marsh
Creek concurrent with the development of the Secondary Plan.
On the southern edge of Waterloo Village is Union Street. While the west end of Union
Street is narrower and contains many historic structures, the east end of the street
is wide and is characterized by parking lots and low-rise buildings set back from the
street.
Throughout Waterloo Village, there are opportunities for small-scale infill
development, as well as larger development opportunities to deliver a range of
commercial and housing opportunities. Existing assets such as Chown Field and
Marsh Creek can also be completed or improved to encourage private reinvestment
and create greater neighbourhood attractions.
Neighbotirttood Direction
Anchored within its historical character and natural community assets, Waterloo
Village Neighbourhood will retain its position as a priority neighbourhood within the
City, functioning as a complete community home to important community service and
institutions. Through various forms of development, this neighbourhood will welcome
mixed use, commercial, and medium to higher density residential developments,
which will conform to traditional built forms found within the area. Infill and larger
development opportunities, which provide human -scale beautification and amenities,
will also be encouraged to attract further reinvestment and growth to the Waterloo
Village neighbourhood.
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WMEML00 V11 LAGE NEIGHBOUR111100D
Des kn Ctrs racterhstic�s
a Low to mid -rise buildings to reinstate the traditional urban built form of the
Waterloo Village neighbourhood, specifically along the Union Street corridor.
0 Increased mixed -income residential developments to support the transition to a
complete neighbourhood, while mitigating gentrification.
0 Existing and infill buildings along Union Street, Waterloo Street and Prince
Edward Street to retain active ground floor uses 'and upper floor residential uses.
a Civic spaces are reinforced and created to provide amenities for residents,
employees and visitors.
0 Structured and on -street parking to accommodate employees, residents and
visitors.
0 New, large-scale mid -rise residential and institutional uses to incorporate in -
building parking.
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® Health and other instructional buildings feature high quality entry plazas.
6 Access to a naturalized Marsh Creek provides access to an important civic space,
while connecting to areas East of the Central Peninsula.
r o wtli ConceWtri
REANIMATE I CE EDWARD STREET AND ENHANCE CHOWN FIELD
AS AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ASSET
The south side of Prince Edward Street is dominated by the blank fagade of Prince
Edward Square Mall. The mall's activities are entirely internalized, leaving the area
void of any street life. On the north side of the street, the historic pattern of smaller
development parcels is intact, but there are many vacant lots and parking lots. New
vitality could be brought to the area through infill development along Prince Edward
Street, and the long-term redevelopment of Prince Edward Square Mall to better
engage the street.
REINFORCE WATERLOO STREET AS THE HISTORIC CI F
WATERLOO VILLAGE
Despite urban renewal efforts of the mid -20th century, the historic, fine grain pattern
of buildings and parcels remains intact along Waterloo Street, matching the urban
character of the Uptown and the South End Neighbourhoods. Recent developments
along the street, such as the condominium building on the corner of Golding Street,
have maintained this height, scale, and rhythm. However, the vacant lots and parking
lots detract from the street's overall character. In certain instances, inappropriate
suburban style buildings and land uses detract from the more historic urban form of
Waterloo Village.
Infill development along Waterloo Street and the gradual redevelopment of existing
suburban format commercial buildings can reinforce the character of Waterloo Street
as the main street of Waterloo Village. Enhancements to the public realm, including
streetscape improvements and a small community park could encourage this
reinvestment.
IN THE LONG-TERM, REDEVELOP CROWN STREET AS AN URBAN
MIXED USE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITH MARSH CREEK AS A KEY
NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSET
Crown Street is a key point of entry into the Central Peninsula from the surrounding
region. The street is wide and buildings are set far back within expansive parking
lots, encouraging drivers to drive quickly, which results in an uncomfortable
and unsafe environment for pedestrians and cyclists. In the short term, public
realm improvements will enhance the pedestrian environment, promoting private
investment for higher density residential development and large format retail uses,
such as a grocery store, to serve the Central Peninsula.
In the long-term, Crown Street can be redeveloped as a mixed-use neighbourhood,
providing a range of housing, employment, and retail opportunities. New buildings
along Crown Street could transform the character of the street and improve
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pedestrian conditions through creating a stronger relationship to the street, a road
diet, and streetscape improvements.
Marsh Creek, found to the east of Crown Street, has undergone ecological
restoration over the past decades. Working in collaboration with ACAP, Marsh Creek
can be enhanced as a new recreational and ecological asset for Waterloo Village
and the Central Peninsula. This could include a system of boardwalks through the
marsh, providing an opportunity for residents to interact with nature while providing
connection to other parts of the City.
Policies And sr osafs
Council Shall:
WV -1 Reanimate Prince Edward Street and position Chown Field as an
important community resource
Proposals:
1. Promote development around Chown Field, specifically on the park's western
edge to create a sense of enclosure.
2. Encourage the renovation or redevelopment of Prince Edward Square to engage
the street and contribute to a more vibrant street life.
3. Complete the missing built form along Prince Edward Street.
WV -2 Reinforce Waterloo Street as the 'main street' of Waterloo Village
Proposals:
4. Complete the missing built form along Waterloo Street.
5. Enhance the public realm along Waterloo Street through streetscape
improvements and a small-scale neighbourhood greenspace.
WV -3 Redevelop Crown Street as mixed use corridor with Marsh Greek
as an important neighbourhood asset
Proposals:
6. Promote intensification along Crown Street and undertake a road diet to enhance
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the corridor's urban character.
7. Enhance Marsh Creek as a recreational amenity and new connection between
the Central Peninsula and the broader city.
Actif)ns And Outreact?
1., Support and encourage the expansion of existing or establishing new Business
Improvement Areas to target commercial growth areas along Union Street, Waterloo
Street and Prince Edward Street.
2. Promote the expansion of St. Joseph's Health Care Services Cluster.
S. Work with community organizations and residents to encourage and support
more events and entertainment in underutilized public spaces, such as Chown Field.
4. Evaluate the need for new infrastructure to enhance public safety in municipal
parks, including the installation of lights in Chown Field.
S. Create an inventory of asphalt sidewalks and undertake infrastructure greening
projects to improve the aesthetic appeal of residential areas within the Waterloo
Village.
C. Encourage the establishment of small pocket and pop-up parks in Waterloo
Village.
7. Update the Zoning By -.law to create a new, mixed-use zone that incorporates
existing and proposed uses in Waterloo Village, with a focus on residential and
institutional uses, provisions for affordable housing, small scale commercial and a
focus on health and social services.
S. Work with Develop Saint John to create a subdivision plan and marketing strategy
to promote development along the edges of Chown Field.
9. Work with ACAP to support enhancing Marsh Creek as an important civic space.
10. Evaluate options for traffic calming on Garden and Paddock Streets.
11. As the community continues to evolve, evaluate and champion zoning solutions
to promote mixed use developments on key development sites, including the Irving
Oil Marketing Centre, Prince Charles School, Prince Edward Square Mail, and other
vacant or underutilized lands along Union Street south of Sydney Street, Waterloo
Street, and Prince Edward Street.
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MAIrl 8 CORRIDORS 00:' THE CENT94AL FIENIINSUILA
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2.4 Corridors Of The Central
Peninsula
In alignment with the City's Transportation Master Plan referred to as Move SJ,
and directed by Plan SJ, the corridors of the Central Peninsula are considered
under a complete streets model. Complete streets are public streets designed
to accommodate all modes of transportation. Move SJ provides a framework to
modernize the City's transportation culture. The following sections provide treatments
for the corridors of the Central Peninsula to support their functionality as complete
streets as guided by Move SJ.
Plan SJ identifies Main, Union, and Crown Streets as Primary Corridors. Primary
Corridors function as main transportation links between the City's centre and urban
intensification areas. These corridors host a myriad of uses supportive of the farm
and density of the neighbourhoods they connect. Main, Union, and Crown Streets
are important to the vitality of the Central Peninsula as they provide the connection
between the Uptown, South End, and Waterloo Village Neighbourhoods. Identifying
their importance through individualized land use treatments strengthens the
connection between neighbourhoods and further capitalizes on opportunities to
make these complete streets.
City Road is identified in Plan SJ as a Commercial Corridor. Commercial Corridors
traditionally function differently than the City's Primary Corridors; they are
more automobile focused and characterized by their proximity to the Saint John
Throughway. City Road currently operates as a service corridor supporting light
industrial uses while also providing pedestrian connection to the North End. There
is substantial opportunity to improve the pedestrian and active transportation
environment on City Road. Setting a framework for transitioning the area into a
Primary Corridor over time would foster a mixed use neighbourhood supportive of the
growing Central Peninsula.
The following sections articulate how the corridors of the Central Peninsula currently
function and also provide direction for their enhancement. A series of policies and
proposals provide Council with direction and guidance in realizing the potential of
these areas.Each Corridor treatment is composed of the following components:
CORRIDOR DESCRIPTION Describes the current form and function of each
corridor.
CORRIDOR DIRECTION Describes how the Secondary Plan will influence the
corridor over the lifespan of the Secondary Plan.
PO L I C I ES A N D P R O P O S A LS Work together to convey the intent of Council. Each
Corridor Treatment sets out a series of policies and proposals and any development
undertaken in that area must not be in conflict with the policies and proposals
outlined herein. Policies are broad statements which are established to provide
general guidance to Council in the making of planning decisions respecting, generally,
what is and is not permissible within the geographic area covered by this section.
Proposals further animate policies by providing specific and granular guidance that
further informs the application of policies.
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AA Maim Street Corridor
infrastructure.
The Main Street viaduct is
maintained by the Province of New
Brunswick, providing challenges in
administering and realizing a new
vision for the corridor. The corridor
provides an opportunity to "right -
size" the street infrastructure,
while unlocking land for
development and reconnecting the
North End to the Central Peninsula.
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URRI1i15114 ° CONS.° 111ONN
NDN STREET
CorrWor Direction
MainStreet, east ofChes|eyDrive isreconfigured into athree lane street, with two
travel lanes in each direction and a Centre turning lane, with on -street parking and
separated, bi-directional cycling lanes. New residential and mixed-use development
on the north edge of the street, provides active street life, which is enhanced by
public realm improvements, such as street trees, wide sidewalks, and transit and
active transportation facilities. The viaduct is transformed from a six lane arterial to
ofour lane street, with an urban groenwmyonthe eastern side, providing both civic
green space and an active transportation link between the Central Peninsula and the
North End.
Policies And Proposals
Council Shall:
~" -- from mm|six-lane road to a vibrant,
mixed use
` ,
Proposals:
1. Reduce the travel lanes from six lanes to two with a Centre turning lane.
2. Seek public and private development along newly access lands.
�
MS -2 Reconfigure Main Street to a lete street with transit and active
. ^ `
transportation
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3. Provide aseparated, bi-di |' i���kanealong K�ainStreet.
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4.
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5. Cr�atom � hub atthe ofyN and Dr�n''
' ' ` `
MS-3�Reposition the viaduct as an urban g a _
connection '�ezwoenthe !centya|penmoukas�ndthe ]North Endr
^
6. Reconfigure the travel lanes on the Main Street viaduct, reducing the lanes to
four lanes, two in each direction.
7.Create an urban greenway, complete with fo�|�esmnd�
'
greealong the eastern edge of the Viaduct.
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2.4.2 Union Street Corridor
Union Street is an important corridor running west to east along the northern end
of the Central Peninsula. West of Waterloo Street, Union Street is a two-lane narrow
street with on -street parking and standard 3 metre sidewalks framed by two- to four -
storey buildings, many of which are historic. Union Street widens East of Waterloo
Ctll&IRRENT N NucM111ONN
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Together, these actions can better integrate Waterloo Village with the rest of the
Central Peninsula.
t"`Orridoi, Direction
Union Street will be a complete street, with wide sidewalks, street trees, bike lanes,
well -marked crosswalks, creating a safe and comfortable experience for all users.
The development of vacant and underutilized lands and key development sites
along the corridor will showcase modern architecture, while creating new housing,
commercial and cultural uses. Union Street will be a draw for entrepreneurs, artists,
and small-scale commercial enterprises, creating a sense of place that is unique to
the corridor and aesthetically different from the Uptown Neighbourhood. Union Street
will be transformed from an east -west traffic corridor, to a mixed-use neighbourhood
with an improved and inviting public realm, reconnecting Waterloo Village to the rest
of the peninsula.
Policies and Proposals
US -1 Position Union Street as a connector between the Waterloo
Villageand, Uptown - Neighbourhoods
Proposals:
1. Continue to encourage infill and redevelopment of vacant areas along Union
Street from Chipman Hill to Crown Street.
2. Enhance pedestrian conditions along Union Street through improvements to the
streetscape and public realm.
US -2 Position Union Street as a complete street
Proposals:
8. Reduce the amount of on -street parking, west of Sydney Street, direct parking to
existing surface parking lots, or to local streets.
9. Widen the sidewalk to allow for street furniture such as benches, waste
receptacles, bicycle parking, and street trees.
10. Add East/West cycling lanes, preferably physically separated from vehicles.
11. Where appropriate, permit commercial uses above the ground floor of new and
redeveloped buildings
12. Where appropriate, encourage the development of mixed-use buildings with non-
residential active ground floor uses.
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2. 4.3 i�y Road Corridor
City Road is the northern boundary of the Central Peninsula. It is a vehicular -focused
street with four travel lanes extending from Station Street to the west to Haymarket
Square to the east. It provides heavy truck traffic with access to the Saint John
Throughway and also presents an opportunity for truck drivers to circumvent the
dense street grid of the Central Peninsula. Land uses are diverse and incohesive,
ranging from a mix of light industrial, commercial, residential, and cultural uses. City
Road contributes to a division of the North End's Mount Pleasant area to the Central
Peninsula. Currently, a pedestrian crossing exists via Stanley Street; however, a lack
of pedestrian amenities along City Road discourages any real or robust connections.
CURRENT CCIND11"I1110INS. PENIGESTIUAN BRIDGE,
f or,ridor Direction
CURRENT CONDurTIONC • CITY ROAD CORRIDOR
City Road is an important east -west connector in the City. Through a road diet, City
Road is a complete street with separated cycle lanes, improved pedestrian facilities,
and two travel lanes with a centre turn lane. Street trees contribute to a renewed
and green public realm. Land uses steadily evolve from automobile -oriented uses,
to mixed use developments that are positioned closer to the street frontage. As the
Central Peninsula grows overtime, City Road evolves to accommodate new uses,
become the Central Peninsula's newest complete street.
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Policies And of osals
CR -1 Promote City Road as a complete street
Proposals:
1. Reduce City Road to three travel lanes, with a centre turning lane, to incorporate
painted on -street cycling lanes in each direction.
2. Improve public realm amenities including street trees and planting and improve
°pedestrian amenities such as waste receptacles, benches, and marked pedestrian
crossings.
CR -2 Encourage the transition of City Road land uses from
light industrial and car -oriented commercial to more mixed-use
developments over the long term.
Proposals:
3. Prepare an area -specific corridor plan to develop zoning provisions to transition
City Road into a complete neighbourhood, introducing more residential development
in key development sites.
4. Encourage public and private sector reinvestment on key development sites,
including on the western portion of the street, west of Garden Street.
5. Explore the potential redevelopment of municipally -owned lands adjacent to
Harbour Station.
CR -3 Explore opportunities to realize the City Road Corridor as an
important East-West active transportation connector in the City, as
identified in the Trails and Bikeways Master Plan.
Proposals:
6. Develop cycling infrastructure on the City Road Corridor.
7. Explore opportunities to create an off-road activetransportation trail on CN and
NB Southern Railroad lands adjacent to the rail corridor, connecting to future trails
through Marsh Creek.
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2.4.4 Crown Street. - North Of Union Corridor
Crown Street, North of Union, provides a connection for the north east corner of
the Central Peninsula to Rockwood Park as well as Rothesay Ave and Highway 1.
It is heavily trafficked by commuters entering the Central Peninsula from adjacent
neighbourhoods and communities. It is currently comprised of two travel lanes in
each direction with minimal street trees. The land uses are varied, with medium
to high density residential on the western side and commercial and office uses on
the eastern side set within large surface parking lots. This section of Crown Street
is also the main connection point to Marsh Creek and any future passive recreation
opportunities that may develop at the site.
or'fi for Direction
CROWN AND UNI01^d STREFTS
Crown Street, North of Union, is a complete street, lined with street trees and
improved pedestrian amenities. The road features cycling lanes, transit facilities,
and three travel lanes with a centre turn lane. Land uses are transitioning to include
higher density residential and mixed-use developments. Surface parking is replaced
by new development parcels, as higher density development and proximity to transit
reduces the demand for large, surface parking lots.
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Policies Arid Proposals
CS -1 Promote Crown Street as a complete street
Proposals:
1. Reduce Crown Street to three travel lanes, with a Centre turning lane, to
incorporate painted on -street cycling lanes in each direction.
2. Improve public realm amenities including street tree planting and improve
pedestrian amenities such as waste receptacles, benches, transit facilities and
marked pedestrian crossings.
CS -2 Encourage the eventual transition of Crown Street -North of Union
mm land uses from car -oriented suburban style commercial to more mixed-
- 1
_w.,µ i
use developments.
Proposals:
3. Prepare an area -specific corridor plan to develop zoning provisions to transition
Crown Street into a complete neighbourhood, introducing more residential
development on key development sites.
4. Encourage public and private sector reinvestment on key development sites,
including large surface parking lots on the eastern portion of the street.
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3. 0 B uil d i ri
A r"i d D e s i g 11
v
The Building and Design chapter of the Secondary Plan guides the shape, pattern,
height, and configuration of development within the Central Peninsula. It aligns
with the Vision, Guiding Principles, and Growth Targets articulated in Chapter 1
of the Secondary Plan. This chapter enables the design characteristics for each
neighbourhood and corridor plan outlined in Chapter 2. Additionally, it seeks to
ensure development is consistent with community aspirations by driving density to
the City's core while also improving the human scale and pedestrian environment.
Plan SJ recognizes the built form character of the Central Peninsula through
intentionally directing a concentration of density and more complex and concentrated
mix of uses. The following sections provide direction over the form of mixed use
developments to ensure quality, compatibility and harmony between commercial,
retail, and residential uses. Detailed direction with respect to height, massing, street
wall, pedestrian -oriented commercial streets, and transition areas aim to enhance
the urban environment well into the future.
The Uptown and South End Neighbourhoods are strongly defined by their Heritage
assets that provide a distinct sense of place. Direction is provided for infill
development within the Heritage Conservation Areas to ensure it is responsive to the
vision of the Secondary Plan while respecting heritage values. New infill standards,
found in the Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law, were developed in tandem with
the Secondary Plan and aim to balance the conservation and preservation of historic
buildings with the integration of contemporary building materials and practices,
ushering in the next generation of Heritage.
This Building and Design Chapter is implemented through performance criteria in
the Zoning By-law and the Heritage Conservation Areas By-law. This approach is
intentionally flexible and responsive to innovative design interventions and unique
site conditions and challenges. The following sections create predictability and clarity
in the development review process, while promoting creativity in design, ultimately
supporting a quality and enduring urban environment for the region.
The goals of the Building and Design chapter are to:
1. Enhance clarity and predictability of the development review process.
2. Use design to reinforce the human scale and sense of place.
3. Drive density to the neighbourhoods of the Central Peninsula to realize the growth
targets.
4.Direct a clear process for Heritage Infill development that is respectful of the past
while creating opportunity for new legacy projects. -
5. Recognizing the importance of the Uptown Neighbourhood as the City's Central
Business: District by ensuring high quality architecture and design elements in new
and adaptive -reuse developments.
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6. Bolster an animated public realm by dictating active ground floor uses in
'appropriate areas.
7. Conserve and improve public waterfront access through ensuring development is
responsive and contextually appropriate.
HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER
COUNCIL, COMMITTEES, AND STAFF use this chapter in combination with the
City's Zoning By-law, Heritage Conservation Areas By-law, and Subdivision By-law to
guide land use decisions and facilitate development proposals. This chapter provides
the principles by which developments are evaluated and establishes built form
direction and clarity.
DEVELOPERS AND DESIGNERS use this chapter in combination with the City's
Zoning By-law, Heritage Conservation Areas By-law, and Subdivision By-law to guide
investment and development that is responsive to the community's vision and needs.
A BuilI W r m
Built form is the human -created space where people live, work, and recreate. The
Central Peninsula's built form was determined by a historic development pattern
defined by the local topography and proximity to the ocean. Taller buildings, primarily
of masonry construction are clustered around the Central Waterfront and the foot
of King Street in the Uptown Neighbourhood, serving as the City's Central Business
District. The development pattern shifts as it moves to higher ground and towards
Waterloo Village and the South End, where masonry transitions to wood construction
and residential land uses prevail. The intent of the Secondary Plan is to ensure the
traditional built form character in the heart of the City is respected and strengthened
through new and exciting developments.
Council Shall:
BD -1 Ensure development is consistent with and respects the established historic
block and street grid pattern that defines the built character of the Central Peninsula.
BD -2 Protect public views to the water along key public streets and open spaces.
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3 2 Building l°ht
The Central Peninsula's built form ranges from two-storey historic residential
dwellings to office towers greater than 1Ostoreys. The height framework to regulate
development within the Central Peninsula is established in the Zoning By-law as
anoverlay map. Appropriate height was determined based onlocation, adjacent
buildings, and the context and character of distinct areas and streets. In accordance
with building typologies, taller buildings may step back or respond to neighbouring
buildings depending on the height. The Central Peninsula Building Height map
allocates height where it currently exists, where it can be supported sensitively
within the context of a neighbourhood, and where it can be used to create a sense of
enclosure around public parks.
Council Shall:
Establish specific provisions in the Zoning Bylaw to regulate the maximum height
of development within the Central Peninsula to ensure clarity and predictability lbne
for investors, while ensuring future development is sensitive to the neighbourhood Zd S1
context. These provisions shall allow for minor variances in height in accordance with
parameters in the Zoning Bylaw.
Consider proposals for development that exceed the Zoning Bylaw provisions for
height on the Central Peninsula through an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw. In
evaluating such proposals consideration shall be given to the following criteria:
0 The proposed height variance does not negatively impact pedestrian street
conditions and sun exposure and wind impacts are considered through the
• That the proposal does not adversely impact the character of the City's
Heritage Conservation areas;
• The general intent and purpose of Plan SJ, this Secondary Plan, and
supporting Bylaws is maintained.
Direct new tall buildings to areas where height currently exists, where height
can be accommodated seamlessly, or where height is insulated from existing
neighbourhoods due to topography or other site conditions.
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IMPLEMENTATION:
Height is implemented through the Zoning By-law through specific provisions to
regulate height in the Central Peninsula including a Central Peninsula Building Height
Map.
3.2.1... Bonus Zoinung Bylaw
Bonus Zoning By-laws were introduced as a new planning tool in the CPA in 2017.
This tool has been used successfully in jurisdictions throughout Canada to extract
public benefit from larger -scale developments. In exchange for added density through
the provision of extra storey height, the public receives public amenity such as park
space or Public Art. Considerations are made in this section and in the Community
Action Strategy to consider a Bonus Zoning By-law as a future project.
Council Shall:
BD -6
Explore the adoption and future use of a Bonus Zoning By-law to provide public
benefits where building height exceeds the standard provided through the Central
Peninsula Building Height Map found in the Zoning By-law.
Building „„And Massing
Building envelopes establish the massing of new developments within the Central
Peninsula. In accordance with the building typology, buildings may step back or
respond to neighbouring buildings depending on the height. Further, the following
building typologies introduce new standards and guidelines: townhouses, low-rise
buildings, mid -rise buildings, and tall buildings are implemented through the Zoning
By-law.
Council Shall:
BD -7
Ensure the massing of buildings considers and protects the pedestrian street level
experience, including sky views and sunlight penetration to the street while minimize
wind.
BD -8
Provide transitions in scale to Heritage Conservation Areas, low-rise residential areas,
and the waterfront.
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IMPLEMENTATION:
Standards for massing and stepbacks, and separation distances of buildings are
provided in the Zoning By-law.
In Heritage Conservation Areas, design considerations for massing are provided
through the Heritage Conservation Areas By-law.
3.4 Street Wall
The street wall is an important feature of dense urban environments. It is created
through the orientation and placement of front building facades on or close to the
street boundary, thereby defining the character of the public realm and creating
enclosure for pedestrians.
In commercial and most residential areas of the Central Peninsula, streets are
framed by buildings uniformly placed along a public street with no setbacks.
Averaging three to five storeys, prominent street walls are located in the Uptown
Neighbourhood, specifically in the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area, along
King, Prince William, and Germain Streets. These prominent street walls are
protected and regulated under the Street wall Height map found in the Zoning By-law,
which provides a maximum street wall height. From time to time, developments may
seek an increase to the street wall in this area, which would require an amendment
to the Street Wall Height Map. Criteria for this increase is provided below. In other
areas of the Central Peninsula, the street wall is regulated through height and
stepbacks, which are regulated in the above sections.
Council Shall:
BD- 9
Establish provisions in the Zoning By-law to regulate street wall heights in the .Central ,
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Peninsula to ensure human scale pedestrian oriented streetscapes. Context specific 'T
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provisions will be established for the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area throughd,, t
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the Street Wall Height Map in the Zoning By-law. These provisions shall allow for
minor variances in height in accordance with parameters in the Zoning Bylaw.
BD -10
Consider proposals for development that exceed the Zoning Bylaw provisions
for Street wall height in the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area through an
amendment to the Zoning By-law. In evaluating such proposals consideration shall
be given to the following criteria:
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• The proposedincrease to the height of the street wall does not negatively
impact pedestrian street conditions and sun exposure and wind impacts are
considered through design.
• That the proposal does not adversely impact the character of the City's
Heritage Conservation areas;
• The general intent and purpose of the Municipal Plan, this Secondary Plan
and supporting By-laws is maintained.
BD -11
Outside of the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area, ensure street wall heights
maintain a comfortable, human scaled street enclosure, generally a maximum of five
storeys in commercial areas and two storeys in residential neighbourhoods.
IMPLEMENTATION:
Maximum street wall heights are set out in the Central Peninsula Street Wall Height
Map in the Zoning By-law.
. Ifs Setbacks
Building setbacks reinforce the existing character of the Central Peninsula by
establishing a pattern of each block face. The pattern at which buildings are
setback from the right-of-way contributes to the pedestrian experience and built
form character of a neighbourhood. In the dense residential fabric of the Central
Peninsula, it is expected new developments be responsive to the neighbourhood
context while continuing the setback pattern of the block face.
Council Shall:
BD -12
Establish provisions in the Zoning By-law to ensure the street wall of new
+4 it development continue the prevailing setback pattern of the block face.
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IMPLEMENTATION:
Setbacks are set out in the zone standards within the Zoning By-law.
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3.6 s tr -Oriented tri
This Secondary Plan encourages active ground floor uses on primary commercial
streets in the Uptown Neighbhourhood through provisions in the Zoning By-law.
Within designated Uptown Neighbourhood streets, non-residential ground floor uses
reinforce and preserve a strong commercial core together with residential uses on
the upper floors. The Uptown Core possesses many existing storefront facades that
help animate the sidewalk and create pedestrian -oriented streets. The Secondary
Plan supports a more targeted approach to fostering pedestrian -oriented streets.
Council Shall:
BD -13
Designate primary commercial corridors in the Zoning By-law where non-residential
uses will be encouraged at the ground floor in order to foster active ground -floor uses.01r'
Establish provisions in the Zoning By-law to allow flexibility in ,considering residential�� m "9
uses in designated commercial corridors where appropriate.
IMPLEMENTATION:
Requirements for non-residential ground floor uses along commercial corridors are
set out in the Uptown Commercial Zone of the Zoning By-law.
a i ,,,,, Infill
Heritage buildings are the foundation of the City's unique and recognizable built
character. The Heritage Infill Standards found in the Heritage Conservation Areas
By-law facilitate new construction and additions to existing buildings. The approach
to heritage in the Central Peninsula is responsive to the community's request for
a more flexible approach and desire for a clear and predictable approval process.
The Heritage approval process for infill development will focus on the design of infill
development to ensure it is contextually appropriate rather than height and massing
of development which will be regulated through the Zoning By-law. A range of infill
development from traditional to modern architecture will be considered through a
tiered application process approach. The requirement for detailed analysis increases
with more contemporary design to ensure quality and appropriateness to the
surrounding context. This approach allows the Central Peninsula's built heritage to
progress while respecting our past.
Council shall:
BD -14
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Q0 Encourage well designed contemporary infill development within the Central
Peninsula's Heritage Conservation Areas through a tiered design review approach
supported by Plan SJ and the Heritage Conservation Areas By-law.
BD -15
Strive to infill streetscapes while enhancing heritage character through compatibly
scaled and designed developments.
BD -16
Protect the community value of built heritage through administering the infill
development process `outlined in the Heritage Conservation Areas By-law ensuring
development is compatible with the existing character of heritage areas while
providing flexibility for high quality, modern architecture.
IMPLEMENTATION:
Heritage development is facilitated through the Heritage Officer and the Heritage
Development Board.
The Heritage Infill Standards apply to all infill and major additions in the Heritage
Conservation Areas, and are administered through the Heritage Conservation Areas
By -Law.
3.8 Urban Design and Public °' lm
Design i
Urban Design addresses the relationship between buildings, streets, and public
spaces. The interplay of these elements and how they affect the physical environment
contributes to the overall sense of a place. This is particularly important in the
Uptown Neighbourhood, where a high quality pedestrian experience is desirable.
The public realm is the space in a city that is shared by the community. It is
composed of streets, parks, landscapes, civic buildings, and other publicly owned
and accessible land. The practical function of the public realm is defining blocks,
allowing access and servicing, and providing public amenity adjacent to private
development. The policies in this section direct the creation of urban design and
public realm guidelines specific to the Central Peninsula and provide direction and
context for their future use.
The CPA does not currently provide a complete framework for design review
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processes. Design review and site plan approval processes are used to fac:i�litate
efficient development approvals. They allow for robust review to ensure development
is contextually appropriate and contributes to a high: quality public realm. The City's
approach to urban design will evolve as the legislative framework becomes, available.
Council shall:
Adopt Central Peninsula Urban Design and Public Realm Guidelines to build
awareness and encourage design excellence in the redevelopment of streetscapes
on the Central Peninsula and to create high-quality, targeted public space
Upon adoption of the Central Peninsula Urban Design Manual Guidelines, use the
guidelines when considering discretionary development on the Central Peninsula and
as a,strategic framework for decisions involving or impacting: street character, the
public right-of-way, transit and active transportation, views, and parks on the Central
BD -19/
Upon improvements ' to the CPA
' enabling
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processes, Council will consider amendments to enable the creation of an 'Approval
Urban
Design Review Committee and appropriate processes throughout the Central
Paninsula,pho�t�' the Uptown Neighbourhood.
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4.0 Community Actioll
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m
The Community Action Framework provides the structure for action on the Central
Peninsula. This is accomplished through a structured set of policies applicable
throughout the City's core and through the creation of the Central Peninsula
Community Action Strategy, a partner document of the Secondary Plan. Together
they provide direction for the City, stakeholders, and the community to achieve the
community's vision for an exciting and inclusive mixed -income community.
The Community Action
Framework is organized
into themes reflective of the
components that build a
growing neighbourhood:
• City Prosperous — Support-
ing growth on the Central
Peninsula
• City Vibrant - Supporting the
increased diversity and range
of Art and cultural events
• City Beautiful — Ensur-
ing safety and cleanliness
through fostering civic pride
• City Forward - Concentrates
on improving resident quality
of life
• City Green - Focuses on using
environmental responsibility
at the neighbourhood level
• City Connected - Supports
enhanced multi -modal trans-
portation
There are priorities and policies established for each theme built directly from the
feedback received throughout community engagement and vetted by the NAT. These
policies direct the implementation of the Secondary Plan and also inform action
items found in the Community Action Strategy.
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Growth And Development
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There is substantial potential for population, employment, and tax base growth on
the Central Peninsula. Markets for commercial and residential development are
stronger than they have been in decades thanks to the rapid growth of the Uptown
Neighbourhood while vacant and underutilized lands present a great opportunity for
increased density and intensification. Additionally, the City's Heritage and historic
building stock provides ample opportunity for programs that support creative reuse
thereby supporting the information technology sector, start-up enterprises, and other
knowledge-based industries. The Secondary Plan supports growth and development
through guiding and encouraging decisions that prioritize:
° Accelerating Property Development
° Marketing the Central Peninsula
• Strategic Asset & Sector Development
Tnachieve sustainable growth focused onthe priorities list above,
CouncilUt
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CP -1 Ensure any new infrastructure investment Central Peninsula
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and the City are planned to maximize opportunities for urban development and
address the future infrastructure needs for development in the Central Peninsula.
CP -3 Evaluate opportunities to ease regulations and reduce development costs
for adaptive reuse projects through amendments to the Zoning By-law and the
Alternative Solutions Process of the Building By-law.
CP -4 Evaluate the use of processes such as property assembly and expropriation of
vacant property to accelerate development on the Central Peninsula.
CP -5 Ensure reinvestment in economic assets and public spaces that support major
events in the Central Peninsula.
CP -6 Evaluate new opportunities and markets to advertise the urban lifestyle
opportunities offered by the Central Peninsula.
CP -7 Use the Development Incentives Program to encourage growth and achieve the
design objectives of the Central Peninsula Urban Design Guidelines.
CP -8 Ensure Zoning By-law update allows additional flexibility for interim uses in
advance of major development proposals within the Waterfront Zone.
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Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture forms the identity and experience of a community. The City's
celebrated Arts community has found venues, both domestic and foreign, to
showcase its creativity for over a century. There are over a dozen galleries in the
Central Peninsula contributing to the vibrancy of the core while bolstering a robust
creative scene. The success of the Arts has supported the creation of new and
exciting events ranging from music festivals and outdoor markets, to street parties
and outdoor art installations. The Secondary Plan supports Arts and Culture through
ensuring decisions are focused on:
• Events and Festivals
• Animation of Public Spaces
• Youth
• Inclusion
• Arts Planning
To ensure a robust and supportive environment for Arts and Culture,
Council shall:
CV -1 Encourage and support the Community Arts Board and their community
partners in identifying and addressing key gaps in the Arts, Culture and events
offerings of the Central Peninsula
CV -2 Identify priorities for the type and location of public art within the Central
Peninsula ensuringplacement of public art contributes to the enhancement of public
spaces or act as a catalyst for the revitalization of spaces in need of reinvestment
CV -3 Encourage and support the inclusion of members of the Abilities Advisory
Committee in the planning of festivals and events
CV -4 Support the development of a Youth Arts, Culture, and Events advisory group to
encourage and support the organization of events and entertainment for Youth
CV -5 Ensure' barrier --free principles are considered in the planning of event spaces
CV -6 Encourage the establishment of festivals and events that celebrate and
recognize the growing number of Cultures represented in the City
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4.3 City iii u
Safety and Cleanliness
Beautiful neighbourhoods are places we all want to call home. They are places
where civic pride is evident through the quality maintenance of properties and public
spaces. City Beautiful focuses on the remediation of blighted areas and instilling a
sense of pride and place within the neighbourhoods. The Central Peninsula will be
beatified by building actions around the following priorities:
• Improving urban living opportunities
• Public safety
• Active and Engaging Public Realm
• Ageing Infrastructure
• Enhance Functional Features of the Public Realm
• A Pedestrian Focused Waterfront
To build and sustain safe and clean neighbourhoods,
Council shall:
CB -1 Ensure strong connections are maintained between Central Peninsula
community organizations and the Saint John Police Commission's Community
Policing initiative
CB -2 Evaluate the need for new infrastructure like lighting and signage to enhance
public safety in municipal parks
CB -3 Encourage and work with local educational institutions to expand or establish
training programs to produce the skilled trades required to fulfill the continued
conservation of Saint John's built heritage
CB -4 Continue to work with the Government of New Brunswick on legislative
reform that would allow for enhanced administration of urban design principles and
processes
CB -5 Explore public use and private sector encroachment into the public right-of-way
and identify opportunity streets to pursue this shared streets model
CB -6 Undertake infrastructure improvements to enhance a shared streets model
when existing infrastructure reaches the end of its life cycle
CB -7 Encourage the piloting of permanent or seasonal pedestrian streets
CB -8 Consider accessibility and mobility when undertaking work in the right-of-way
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4.4 City Forward
Community Well -Being
There are many components which contribute to a strong, healthy community. Com-
munity well-being brings together access to housing and food, social inclusion, and
community services. Ensuring the well-being of all residents in the Central Peninsula,
regardless of age, income, or ability equates to a healthy and productive community.
While many of the components of community well-being are provincial responsibil-
ities, it is the City's responsibility to create a built environment that is conducive to
fostering the mental, physical, and social well-being for its residents. This can be
accomplished through focusing on the following priorities:
• Housing
• Educational Services
• Food Security
• Community Partners
To ensure a Central Peninsula that is welcoming and supportive of all,
Council shall:
CL -1 Encourage and support the development of high quality, affordable housing
that is designed to be integrated into the distinct neighbourhoods located within the
Central Peninsula with the intent of fostering strong, mixed -income neighbourhoods
CL -2 Work with the Government of New Brunswick to ensure the development
of a new school maximizes the impact on the revitalization of Central Peninsula
neighbourhoods by: Coordinating neighbourhood recreational and playground
facilities with the new school; Providing support in identifying a location for the new
school which adequately serves local residents and increases both neighbourhood
pride and profile; Providing support for the design, process to ensure the design
of the new school positively' contributes to the local context and introduces new
innovative educational design practices to New Brunswick; and, Encouraging the
Province of New Brunswick to ensure the development of a new school incorporates
the additional community facilities required to meet the unique circumstances of the
Central Peninsula
CL -3 Increase food security on the Central Peninsula by: Supporting a Community
Food Centre or other similar program; Working with national grocery store chains to
understand the market requirements and advocate for an urban format grocery store;
and, Ensuring strategic direction for the City Market includes strategies for retaining
fresh food vendors
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Environment Sustainability
Agreen city iaone where environmentally sustainable practices contribute tothe
beautification ofthe public realm and improvements tothe quality oflife ofresidents.
Incorporating green, sustainable infrastructure into new developments and upgrading
existing infrastructure are important steps in creating community which minimizes
the impact on the environment and improves the appeal of life in the Central
Peninsula. Ensuring the full potential of existing parks and open spaces is realized
is also an important component of fostering healthy, complete neighbourhoods.
Experimenting with pocket parks, mobile parks, and parkettes will be an essential
part ofthe effort tobring the natural environment tn residents. Initiatives like
these can animate neighbourhoods in new and unexpected ways, leading to new
perceptions of neighbourhoods that can spark positive growth and change. An
environmentally sustainable Central Peninsula will be achieved by focused action on
the following priorities:
Agreen public realm;
Climate change adaptation; and
Green placemaking.
To ensure the Central Peninsula's neighbourhoods are environmentally sustainable
and green,
Council shall:
'
CG -1 Incorporate low maintenance grass alternatives such as clover and other plant
species, in street design where possible
CG -2 Encourage the development of rain gardens in the Central Peninsula to reduce
storm water runoff to municipal infrastructure
CG -3 Encourage the greening of rooftops for new development and redevelopment
projects
CG -4 Adapt land use and development regulations to mitigate the longterm
potential impacts of sea level rise based on future Climate Change Aclaption Plans
CG -5 Encourage and support increased community-based recreational programming
in public spaces within the Central Peninsula
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" IIIE City Connected
Transportation
City Connected refers to the role transportation networks play in keeping our
city moving. They are our passageways to getting from place to place in a safe,
sustainable, and efficient manner. As evidence mounts that the dominance of the
automobile is unsustainable, alternative modes of transportation are becoming
increasingly important. Plan SJ encourages the consideration of more sustainable
modes of transportation including walking, cycling, and public transit as these
options have a reduced ecological impact, promote good health, and contribute to a
more interesting public realm.
Recognizing the need for connectivity to adjacent neighbourhoods and major
community assets like Rockwood Park are important links in a successful
transportation network. Enhanced mobility and connectivity for all forms of
transportation moving in and throughout the Central Peninsula are supported
through decisions which prioritize:
• Active Transportation
• Places and Infrastructure
• Public Transit
• Parking
To ensure the longevity of Central Peninsula's transportation network,
Council shall:
CC -1 Encourage the development of a Central Peninsula focused cycling and active
transportationnetwork in coordination with the City's transportation master plan,
MoveSJ
CC -2 Ensure pedestrian snow plowing routes consider key pedestrian connections
through alignment with the City's transportation master plan, Move SJ
CC -3 Seek opportunities to improve active transportation links from the Uptown
Neighbourhood to the Lower West Side
CC -4 Evaluate options for a traffic calming policy to address areas such as Garden
Street and Paddock Street
CC -5 Improve public transit connections between the Central Peninsula and
municipal parks
CC -6 Ensure efficient service to the Uptown Neighbourhood and designate key
transit corridors along the Central Peninsula that can support higher density
development
CC -7 Where opportunities exist, divest of surplus parking lots for the purposes of
encouraging infill development
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CC -8 Monitor and evaluate the development of new technologies such as driverless `
and electric cars to assess their impact on the transportation network. As technology
evolves and new ways of traveling become prevalent, adapt transportation and land
use policies
CC -9 Ensure Zoning By-law update allows the reduction of on-site parking stall
requirements within the Parking Exemption Area
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5.0 Implementation
Successful implementation of the Secondary Plan requires purposeful and focused
action. It will involve the mobilization and coordination of government, stakeholders
and community leaders to directly confront challenges, leverage assets, and to
carry through the project's momentum. This chapter establishes an implementation
strategy which balances the aggressive and aspirational vision for the Central
Peninsula, while recognizing the need to prioritize high impact initiatives which are
achievable in the near term. This includes a policy framework to create the structure
and programs required to implement the Secondary Plan and a 5 year work plan to
guide the initiatives of the City and its community partners.
5.1 Implementation r r .
The implementation framework is intended to guide structural change, programming,
and regulatory updates which are critical to the successful implementation of the
Secondary Plan.
Council Shall:
IS -1 Recognize the Secondary Plan as the primary document for guiding growth,
development, and investment within the Central Peninsula and shall adopt this
document as a secondary municipal plan
IS -2 Establish a working group comprised of City representatives, key stakeholders,
and members of the NAT to oversee and champion the implementation of the
Secondary Plan
IS -3 Establish procedures and criteria to ensure the implementation of the Secondary
Plan is used in decision making for the City's operating and capital budgets, as well
as corporate strategic planning
IS -5 Ensure the 5 Year Work Plan Implementation Table in Schedule IF is used as a
guide to implement the Secondary Plan
IS -6 Require annual progress updates on the implementation status of the Secondary
Plan over the first 5 years of the Secondary Planimplementation
IS -7 Conduct a 5 year preliminary review of the 5 Year Work Plan considering:
• Amendments and updates to the performance indicators; and
• Inclusion of new action items and removal of complete items.
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IS -8 Conduct a ten year comprehensive review of the Secondary Plan to consider:
• Any amendments to the Secondary Plan;
• Evaluation of the implementation progress
• Monitoring and adjustment of the growth targets and performance measures
as set out in the Secondary Plan.
2 The 5 -Year Work Plan
The 5 Year Work Plan (Appendix F) is an action -based list of projects led by the
City or its agencies. These projects may be funded through the City's operating
budget, capital budget, or external budget sources. A five year horizon was chosen
to concentrate on the immediate delivery of tangible actions with the understanding
that projects beyond 2025 will require reassessment of scope.
Capital investment timelines are more challenging to predict. The 5 year Work Plan
recognizes the need for a range of small to large projects prioritized through the lens
of community need and whether they add value. Key future investment priorities for
the Central Peninsula include:
• Investment in existing roads, sidewalks, and underground infrastructure;
• Upgrading of key public spaces and streetscapes as identified in the
Secondary Plan; and
• Enhancements to active transportation networks and pedestrian mobility.
Z15.3 '"The Community Action Strategy
The Central Peninsula Community Action Strategy is a partner document of the
Secondary Plan. It is a guide for community led actions that address the economy,
Arts and Culture, transportation, housing, parks, and the many other facets which
contribute to daily life and experience on the Central Peninsula. The strategy was
built with the NAT using the information received during community engagement
events throughout the Secondary Plan process. The NAT provided the direct and
consistent connection back to the community throughout the process, ensuring
the strategy aligned with the vision for the Central Peninsula while respecting the
changing needs and priorities in the area.
The Community Action Strategy is intended to be owned by the community and
link together existing organizations and agencies to the goals and objectives of the
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Secondary Plan. It is a document of grassroots initiatives built and implemented
with the community, placing the City in the role of community partner. The following
section sets the framework for the strategy ensuring future actions align with the
guiding principles of the Secondary Plan.
Council Shall:
IS'9 Adopt, by resolution, the CentralPeninsula Community Action Strategy in
coordination with the final adoption of the Secondary Plan
- Intergoverniimenrid Exter-nal
Agencies
The Secondary Plan will require a strategic approach with other levels of government
and external agencies to successfully foster Secondary Plan policies that are
beyond the authority of the City. Ongoing collaboration is needed within areas such
as affordable housing, a new school on the Central Peninsula, air quality, climate
change, provincial roads and highways, and use of Port and Federally owned lands.
Plan SJ set the direction for Council to work with the Government of New Brunswick,
Government of Canada and external agencies to realize elements beyond the City's
jurisdiction. The Secondary Plan continues to aspire to this collaborative approach.
Council Shall:
IS 10 Encourage the Government of New Brunswick to evaluate potential
improvements to the pedestrian overpass to the North End to enhance the pedestrian
experience
IS 11 Encourage the Government of New Brunswick to evaluate short-term
enhancements to the Route 1 overpass infrastructure to add basic facilities such as
crosswalks and pedestrian crossing lights.
IS; 12 Encourage the Government of New Brunswick to develop a short-term strategy
to convert the two outside lanes of Main Street to active transportation lanes, with a
long term vision of implementing a road diet and redeveloping Main Street as a mixed
use corridor.
IS 13 Encourage the Government of New Brunswick to evaluate' options` to enhance
active transportation infrastructure along the Somerset and Rockwood Park
Overpasses as well as the Causeway connecting to the east side.
IS 14 Encourage the Province" of New Brunswick, University of New Brunswick,
and the New Brunswick Community College to establish a joint Information and
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Communications Technology Centre to collaborate with the Brick Park knowledge
cluster and to connect businesses with emerging ICT graduates
IS 15 Encourage Federal and Provincial government departments to locate offices
and facilities in the Central Peninsula
IS 16 Promote the expansion of St. Joseph's Health Care Services Cluster
IS 17 Work with the Port to enhance the use of cruise ship terminal areas and their
relationship to the public right of way
IS 18 Work with the Port to enhance access to the waterfront and to identify design
'solutions to maintain safety while increasing the attractiveness of the waterfront
IS 19 Encourage and support Federal and Provincial government programs which
offer mobility and choice to recipients of affordable housing supplements
IS 20 Work with community partners, housing agencies, and Provincial and Federal
Governments to develop an affordable housing strategy for the Central Peninsula
which ensures the Central Peninsula remains a place that is attainable for residents
of a diverse income background
IS 21 Advocate for enhanced Provincial and Federal government funding, services,
and programs to address the needs of homeless populations
IS 22 Work with the Provincial Government to ensure the development of a new
school maximizes the impact on the revitalization of Central Peninsula
IS 23 Work with the Province's air quality monitoring program to promote clean air
targets
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• ii Lindicators
One of the foundational goals of the Secondary Plan is to drive growth and density
into the City's core, increasing the City's tax base, population, and employment
numbers. As the Secondary Plan is implemented, we are able to measure its
influence and success against the targets established in the Growth Goals. As
directed in Policy IS -6, an annual progress report is required to track the successful
implementation of the Secondary Plan. It is proposed these reports include tangible
measurements of progress.
IS -9 Using data from the One Stop Development Shop, future Statistic Canada'
censuses, CMHC, and City partners the following measurements will be tracked on
the Central Peninsula:
• Number of residential units,market and affordable, added yearly;
• Number of businesses added yearly;
• Population by census tract;
• Employment numbers including employment rates by residential address.
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