[St. John's] The Official Project Thread - Page 392

Townie709 · #**7821** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 12:45 AM**

I've always thought a ski resort there would be a major tourist attraction and a wonderful way to view downtown. Like signal said, I think they are too steep and Rocky to be much good for that also there isn't enough flat stopping area at the bottom before plopping into the plop-filled harbour.. not sure about the ocean facing side though.

Although I ski resort would not work, I would first of all like to see the south side hills developed but seeing how that would never happen in the next 200 years, I would love to see something done to take advantage of the high altitudes and wonderful views the south side hills have. Whether it be a network of hiking trails, a road and lookout built at the top, or my personal favourite: ziplines!

I believe the south side hills are an untapped gold mine for showcasing the city and tourism purposes. I would love to see something unique and memorable done with the hills in the future!

And nice pictures today signal

Marty_Mcfly · #**7822** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 12:48 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Townie709

I've always thought a ski resort there would be a major tourist attraction and a wonderful way to view downtown. Like signal said, I think they are too steep and Rocky to be much good for that also there isn't enough flat stopping area at the bottom before plopping into the plop-filled harbour.. not sure about the ocean facing side though.

Although I ski resort would not work, I would first of all like to see the south side hills developed but seeing how that would never happen in the next 200 years, I would love to see something done to take advantage of the high altitudes and wonderful views the south side hills have. Whether it be a network of hiking trails, a road and lookout built at the top, or my personal favourite: ziplines!

I believe the south side hills are an untapped gold mine for showcasing the city and tourism purposes. I would love to see something unique and memorable done with the hills in the future!

And nice pictures today signal

There's so much that could be done with the Southside hills. I'd LOVE to see it turned into a nice park space. I'd probably spend all my time there. But no one else seems to care about the hills, considering we still have those awful pipelines and oil tanks up there. Sigh.

jjavman · #**7823** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 1:56 PM**

Good article by CBC's John Gushue.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfou...nning-224.html

PoscStudent · #**7824** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 3:11 PM**

^ I always enjoy his articles.

SignalHillHiker · #**7825** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 3:20 PM**

That one was especially good. Thank you for sharing!

Marty_Mcfly · #**7826** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 3:23 PM**

Very nice article! Lets just wait for the crazies to start commenting on it now...

EDIT: Sigh. I post comments and get overall negative thumbs down. C'mon people.

colinpeddle · #**7827** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 8:35 PM**

Signalhillhiker, I signed up specifically to say how much I enjoy seeing your pictures of St. John's new developments.

Keep it up!

SignalHillHiker · #**7828** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 8:38 PM**

Aww, thank you VERY much!

And welcome! I'm sure we all hope you'll join in the discussions.

The more, the merrier. And it's so easy going.

statbass · #**7829** Posted **Feb 24, 2013, 11:27 PM**

VOCM
Feb 24, 2013
Author: unknown

Quote:

The St. John's Port Authority is calling tenders for the controversial harbour security fence. The Port Authority is seeking to remove and replace the aluminum dividing rail and temporary fencing at Piers 9 through 11. The work will also include three automatic gates and three pedestrian viewing areas. The fence, first approved by St. John's City Council back in August, drew the ire of the public when council voted on a motion to provide funding for the fence, which some believe will block public access to the harbour apron....

http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?...31299&latest=1

SignalHillHiker · #**7830** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 12:29 PM**

Posted in the Canada section first, so quoted here:

Quote:

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

February 25, 2012

This morning I turned around on Signal Hill and aimed my camera down on Pleasantville again.

If you're unfamiliar, this neighbourhood of St. John's was once a large and bustling American military base. This was one of several such bases in Newfoundland and one of the primary reasons the Canadian government was interested in taking over the country. According to its own documents, they thought it was embarrassing and not ideal to have the Americans guarding the north Atlantic coast (with Canada basically only in control of the Gulf of St. Lawrence). Of course, once the Canadians took over, Pleasantville was neglected and declined - and the Canadian military still based most of its North Atlantic operations out of Halifax. The 1950s were incredible boom years in that city, much to the dismay of St. John's residents, who were horrified to see most national/federal services being relocated there.

Now, a historical wrong is being righted. The Canadians have finally gotten out of much of Pleasantville and returned the neglected hulk to Newfoundland. The city of St. John's is busily turning the area into our newest (and spectacularly well-planned) neighbourhood.

The new long-term care facility:

The new DND building (about time) and the portion of the former American base that the Canadians are hanging on to:

And Bennett House, with Pepperhill's Landing:

Copes · #**7831** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 12:52 PM**

Just as a note, and not sure if you knew, but the "portion of the base that Canadians are hanging on to" will eventually be torn down and replaced. Its just a later stage.

SignalHillHiker · #**7832** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 12:52 PM**

Awesome news.

Thank you!

codyLawrenceDylan14 · #**7833** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 2:42 PM**

Looks like the Lyubov Orlova is having quite the adventure

Link: http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/02...nadian-waters/

PoscStudent · #**7834** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 2:44 PM**

Signal should get a picture of that condo, or apartment, behind the L shaped apartment building, can't remember its name.

SignalHillHiker · #**7835** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 2:48 PM**

The one behind Bennett House? I have one from ages ago but, yeah, I haven't been down in Pleasantville in forever. I'll get one next time I'm out.

SignalHillHiker · #**7836** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 2:50 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyLawrenceDylan14

Looks like the Lyubov Orlova is having quite the adventure

Link: http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/02...nadian-waters/

I'm more shocked that the National Post showed a rather urban-looking photo of St. John's instead of the Battery.

jeddy1989 · #**7837** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 2:51 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyLawrenceDylan14

Looks like the Lyubov Orlova is having quite the adventure

Link: http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/02...nadian-waters/

A friend of mine pointed out to me that it's even in Italian news papers now hahaha

what an awesome pic of the West end DT from the article

looking good 351!

photo by Paul Daly

Copes · #**7838** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 3:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoscStudent

Signal should get a picture of that condo, or apartment, behind the L shaped apartment building, can't remember its name.

That building is an affordable housing development being carried out by Baraco Atlantic.

SignalHillHiker · #**7839** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 3:55 PM**

Wait, just now read the photo credit, that's Paul Daly?

He was the photographer for the Independent here! And he was ****ing AMAZING. (And yes, the ****ing is VERY important, he was that good).

PoscStudent · #**7840** Posted **Feb 25, 2013, 6:06 PM**

YAY Look!

http://www.stjohns.ca/sites/default/...any%20Lane.pdf