[St. John's] Metro West End Development - Page 56

Arrakis · #**1101** Posted **Aug 19, 2024, 4:36 PM**

A proposal has been submitted to council for a 4-story apartment building to be built up behind the Lillydale Seniors Complex.
https://pub-stjohns.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=27420

https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t...XcayhC3fEV33GNetqm9Us1HetVEA&oe=66C96276

https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t...0PfLJpyN75cHjr8bBTllAhe3KH5g&oe=66C9444E

https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t...dqNqRuWE_2AlvegwnB1K89tbqIzQ&oe=66C93F1E

Arrakis · #**1102** Posted **Aug 19, 2024, 4:55 PM**

Anyone know what this structure is that is being built behind the Aquarena? It doesn't seem part of the Canada Games Track and Field complex. Its about 7 floors high. I know they were gonna build student housing in that area too and was wondering if that was what this is?

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t...X4KADWoRnT8trFNEfoVI05ffQB6g&oe=66C94E34

Marty_Mcfly · #**1103** Posted **Aug 19, 2024, 11:20 PM**

I think that's what it is

ConundrumNL · #**1104** Posted **Sep 9, 2024, 12:00 PM**

Looking through the agenda of tomorrow's Committee of the Whole meeting, and found there is a proposal to build 13 apartment buildings on the old Holy Cross Junior High site. Calling for 150-200 units, so I'm assuming the buildings wouldn't have much height.

Site drawing is on page 25: https://pub-stjohns.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=39026

This is literally in my backyard. I'm glad to see at least a proposal, that's a massive empty space. I hope they have the drainage worked out, that area is bog and has a river running through the middle of it.

Arrakis · #**1105** Posted **Sep 9, 2024, 4:57 PM**

Was just reading also on the sept agenda a proposal for a new street at 188 New Pennywell road for 32 town houses. Seems to be lots of proposal now for apartments and townhouses.

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Originally Posted by ConundrumNL

Looking through the agenda of tomorrow's Committee of the Whole meeting, and found there is a proposal to build 13 apartment buildings on the old Holy Cross Junior High site. Calling for 150-200 units, so I'm assuming the buildings wouldn't have much height.

Site drawing is on page 25: https://pub-stjohns.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=39026

This is literally in my backyard. I'm glad to see at least a proposal, that's a massive empty space. I hope they have the drainage worked out, that area is bog and has a river running through the middle of it.

ConundrumNL · #**1106** Posted **Sep 11, 2024, 12:03 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConundrumNL

Looking through the agenda of tomorrow's Committee of the Whole meeting, and found there is a proposal to build 13 apartment buildings on the old Holy Cross Junior High site. Calling for 150-200 units, so I'm assuming the buildings wouldn't have much height.

Site drawing is on page 25: https://pub-stjohns.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=39026

This is literally in my backyard. I'm glad to see at least a proposal, that's a massive empty space. I hope they have the drainage worked out, that area is bog and has a river running through the middle of it.

VOCM this morning - https://vocm.com/2024/09/11/250604/. City seems bullish on it, but I expect the NIMBYS to start coming out of the woodwork.

wmemeadusjr · #**1107** Posted **Sep 20, 2024, 2:13 PM**

The land being cleared on Kenmount Road in the Kenmount Crossing area next to Metro Self Storage is another Metro Self Storage building. This will feature inside drive-thru access and 4 levels.

BruceChafe · #**1108** Posted **Sep 28, 2024, 12:28 PM**

Seeing on Plaza REITs website that The Village is to be redeveloped into a mixed use site.

“The Village is being redeveloped into a mixed-use project.“

https://plaza.ca/plaza-properties/the-village-shopping-centre-st-johns/

NLResident · #**1109** Posted **Sep 28, 2024, 3:06 PM**

It was always a mixed used site

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Originally Posted by BruceChafe

Seeing on Plaza REITs website that The Village is to be redeveloped into a mixed use site.

“The Village is being redeveloped into a mixed-use project.“

https://plaza.ca/plaza-properties/the-village-shopping-centre-st-johns/

NLResident · #**1110** Posted **Oct 22, 2024, 7:49 PM**

The village mall is planning on building an apartment complex in the back of their parking lot. Are they really hoping this will bring new tenants into the mall? They need a huge remodel, empty out all the empty store fronts hoping this will help bring in new tenants faster.

Also will these apartments be sold or rented does anyone know yet? Will these be pet friendly (what we need more of in this province)

rthomasd · #**1111** Posted **Oct 25, 2024, 2:32 PM**

Pretty Bland design.

https://happycity.ca/2024/10/25/we-urge-...ithout-proper-information-public-debate/

https://x.com/HappyCitySJ/status/1849788376322383880/photo/2

jjavman · #**1112** Posted **Oct 25, 2024, 7:47 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by rthomasd

Pretty Bland design.

https://happycity.ca/2024/10/25/we-urge-...ithout-proper-information-public-debate/

https://x.com/HappyCitySJ/status/1849788376322383880/photo/2

Looks like a parking garage on first glance

NewfBC · #**1113** Posted **Oct 27, 2024, 4:40 AM**

Another great St. John's architecture masterpiece designed by one of the cities starchitects! Not every day they get to design something other than a meh strip mall!

Ron.

Marty_Mcfly · #**1114** Posted **Oct 28, 2024, 7:00 PM**

The drawings are so poor that I actually refuse to believe that's the intended design and is instead just a generic placeholder to show size and position on the lot.

If it is the intended design then jesus fucking christ lol.

NLResident · #**1115** Posted **Nov 13, 2024, 9:08 PM**

Apartment building for the village mall has been approved by the city

rthomasd · #**1116** Posted **Nov 13, 2024, 11:05 PM**

Well, the concept has been approved. As Councillor Ellsworth explained, now the developer
has to spend money on a design and start the lengthy approval process.

Tocchet22 · #**1117** Posted **Nov 14, 2024, 12:02 PM**

I'm sure the ongoing saga with Danny Williams is both sides taking a hard line on process but it seems the City pisses off anyone when it comes to development....of any kind. Galway, downtown, Mary Browns Center tenents....
Who the hell is running this place and what's their problem???

https://vocm.com/2024/11/14/255941/

Arrakis · #**1118** Posted **Dec 4, 2024, 6:30 PM**

Another proposal for affordable living being proposed for the west end on Blackmarsh Road opposite the Canada Drive/Blackmarsh intersection.

https://vocm.com/2024/12/04/council-housing-blackmarsh/

You can view better pics of the proposed development on…
https://tuckergroupinc.ca/

Floor plans and exterior concepts are there.

MelH · #**1119** Posted **Dec 29, 2024, 6:48 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrakis

Another proposal for affordable living being proposed for the west end on Blackmarsh Road opposite the Canada Drive/Blackmarsh intersection.

https://vocm.com/2024/12/04/council-housing-blackmarsh/

You can view better pics of the proposed development on…
https://tuckergroupinc.ca/

Floor plans and exterior concepts are there.

Strange mis-match in Elsworth's comments about "moderate income families" vs. Tucker's comments about the buildings being targeted at "50+" "mature tenants".

wmemeadusjr · #**1120** Posted **Dec 30, 2024, 2:00 PM**

Excavators and grubbers have returned to the land at the corner of Kenmount Road and Mount Carson Avenue once again. They are now expanding the area cleared a year ago. Lots of rumors for the area but nothing confirmed. I know Mount Pearl has big plans for the area with residential and retail. I'm guessing with the announcement of the new St. Clare's replacement nearby, this area will quickly become a hot spot for development.