The Official Saint John, NB Project Thread

[sailor734]

Originally Posted by cdnguys

For sure, I wouldn’t.

Wouldn't think it was creepy? .....or wouldn't live in a former funeral home?

[cdnguys]

Originally Posted by sailor734

Wouldn't think it was creepy? .....or wouldn't live in a former funeral home?

Creepy, wouldn’t live there ! Be a lot of imagined negative energy

[sailor734]

Originally Posted by cdnguys

Creepy, wouldn’t live there ! Be a lot of imagined negative energy

Me Too!

[sailor734]

Does anyone remember the proposal from Mike Cavenaugh to build two 5 story 30 unit buildings on the end of Manners Sutton Rd in Millidgeville? It was about 5 years ago. There was a huge outpouring of opposition from the area and Cavanaugh withdrew the plan the night of the council meeting after having had a 7-1 PAC vote to recommend denying permission earlier.

I see on the SNB site the land where this was proposed (a 3+ acre parcel at the end of the street zoned single family) has just been sold. Word is it is an individual intending to build a single home.
Lot shown here.....
https://paol-efel.snb.ca/paol.html?lang=en&pan=04771946

Interesting to see the sale price vs the assessed value! ������ ........maybe if the assessments on vacant land better reflected the market value there would be more land made available for development?

This CBC story says the original application was to have been condos but I seem to remember what was proposed was apartments......not sure>

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/abandoned-condo-project-needs-location-1.4517181

[adamuptownsj]

Vacant, serviced land in the PDA needs to have extra 0 added to the assessment, yesterday. It's wildly undervalued. I don't think even pre-boom you could get much for less than assessed.

[sailor734]

Originally Posted by adamuptownsj

Vacant, serviced land in the PDA needs to have extra 0 added to the assessment, yesterday. It's wildly undervalued. I don't think even pre-boom you could get much for less than assessed.

Sooo......would you say if a property sells at 1148% of it's assessed value the SNB assessment might have been just a touch low?

[RaginRonic]

Originally Posted by sailor734

Anyone else think it would be kind of creepy to live in a former funeral home?

He didn't.

[cdnguys]

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[sailor734]

Originally Posted by cdnguys

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Agreed. Is this the one that butts up against PetSmart/ANBL/Sobeys? Looks like a much bigger footprint than last time I was out there.

[DyAm00394]

Originally Posted by cdnguys

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Someone over on Retail Talk & Share has said it is going to be a 3-level building with retail on the main level, offices above for The Northup company, and a basement floor of parking for the offices. The person knows someone working for the company.

[cdnguys]

Originally Posted by DyAm00394

Someone over on Retail Talk & Share has said it is going to be a 3-level building with retail on the main level, offices above for The Northup company, and a basement floor of parking for the offices. The person knows someone working for the company.

Mystery solved - thanks !
I think they own Ashburn Place at the bottom of Retail Dr - wonder if that will be torn down for new intersection, or if other direction (mobile home sales area)

[sailor734]

Originally Posted by cdnguys

Mystery solved - thanks !
I think they own Ashburn Place at the bottom of Retail Dr - wonder if that will be torn down for new intersection, or if other direction (mobile home sales area)

I can't remember if we have seen the actual plans for the realignment of the intersection.....anybody? What I remember seemed to be mostly talk about moving the bottom of Retail Drive to better meet Ashburn, not the other way around.

Wasn't there talk from the city about traffic circles lately that suggested this as one of the possible locations that could benefit from one? If they were to go this route I think you would need land on both sides of Rothesay Ave rather than just one.

EDIT.....

Correction.....It wasn't here but rather where Ashburn Lake Rd meets the Rothesay Road, not Rothesay Ave.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-bruns...il-operating-budget-roundabout-1.7042710

[cdnguys]

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[DyAm00394]

Some new concept renderings were posted online for the proposed airport redevelopment. Designs are from Ikar Digital. https://www.facebook.com/ikardigital/pos...aHDSHmEHpExY37bKyJCVMFZnrPWYD8Wz8PEB3d5l

Interesting that Hilton is used in the concepts, does that mean they are in talks for another SJ hotel?

"We’re excited to finally lift the curtain on the concept and 3D renderings we’ve been working on for Saint John Airport Inc.! ✈
These improvements aren’t just about making travel easier and more enjoyable for our visitors; they’re about creating a hub of activity and opportunity right here in our region. With the addition of an industrial park nearby, we can attract new businesses and investments, which will create jobs and help the economy grow
Together, these upgrades symbolize a promising future for Saint John, and we couldn’t be prouder to bring their vision to life. Get ready to experience YSJ like never before – the best is yet to come!
#YSJ #SaintJohn #3DRenderings #Conceptual #IkarDigital".

[Pugsley]

Originally Posted by DyAm00394

Interesting that Hilton is used in the concepts, does that mean they are in talks for another SJ hotel?

These are really odd and rather poorly done renderings. I'd say the Hilton is as unlikely to be a part of any project at YSJ as the A380 they appear to have taking off from the airport. #pipedream

[magee_b]

Originally Posted by Pugsley

These are really odd and rather poorly done renderings. I'd say the Hilton is as unlikely to be a part of any project at YSJ as the A380 they appear to have taking off from the airport. #pipedream

Agree these designs make no sense and look very amateur. Nothing from anyone with credible experience in airport design/layout. While some components/ideas that are proposed in this seem possible, zero percent chance it looks or works as projected in this “vision”.

[DyAm00394]

Originally Posted by Pugsley

These are really odd and rather poorly done renderings.

Looking through their FB page, they are a local company. However scrolling through their other work, their other designs look better than these concepts. They've designed the city hall redevelopment, designed the logo for 99 King (which probably isn't happening lol), and there is a design rendering of a new bus stop shelter at the bottom of King Street in front of the new proposed temporary park. They also have some other random design concepts for like offices and bathroom renos.

Their website:https://www.ikardigital.com/

[MonctonRad]

I really like that A380 taking off.

[sailor734]

So much fantasy dreaming as to be almost laughable. The people running YSJ are just making themselves look silly publishing these amateur hour renderings.

[DyAm00394]

Originally Posted by sailor734

The people running YSJ are just making themselves look silly publishing these amateur hour renderings.

Technically it was the company that designed them that released these, not the airport officials lol.