[St. John's] The Official Project Thread - Page 253

PoscStudent · #**5041** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 1:08 PM**

St. John's as a city is that poorly run that I don't blame Mount Pearl or Paradise not wanting to amalgamate.

jeddy1989 · #**5042** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 1:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by PoscStudent

St. John's as a city is that poorly run that I don't blame Mount Pearl or Paradise not wanting to amalgamate.

I agree with that too .. what a pickle we have created lol

thats it the other municipalities should amalgamate together then at least we will get two halves of a city instead of 10 parts

SignalHillHiker · #**5043** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 1:18 PM**

Mount Pearl does seem to show up St. John's with some very visible, frontline services. So that also contributes to the fear of amalgamation.

But yes, everything but St. John's, at least, should just amalgamate already. It's so irritating to see the development mistakes that come from a lack of a regional planning taking shape here.

SignalHillHiker · #**5044** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 1:23 PM**

So I've been taking Old Topsail Road on purpose lately to experience all those new changes - the extended curbs, narrowed sections, roundabout, etc. I love it. I LOVE it! I hope we do this on more streets, especially the dense, older residential areas.

jeddy1989 · #**5045** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 1:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

So I've been taking Old Topsail Road on purpose lately to experience all those new changes - the extended curbs, narrowed sections, roundabout, etc. I love it. I LOVE it! I hope we do this on more streets, especially the dense, older residential areas.

I completely agree!
It feels much more progressive and polished as well

SignalHillHiker · #**5046** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 2:30 PM**

Agreed. It's nice to be doing something that's actually current in the older parts of town without having to lose any heritage. I mean, we're all guilty of rolling down old Topsail Road at 60, 70, 80 km/hr. Now you'd struggle to top 50 on much of it. Great additions. Gives it that extra umph of... the feeling of density. Makes it feel closer to old town.

PoscStudent · #**5047** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 3:39 PM**

I like amalgamation from a planning perspective, however I don't know if planning would improve with amalgamation.

Townie709 · #**5048** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 6:13 PM**

I heard on the radio this morning that the crane for TD Building/ water street road closure was supposed to be finished today, but it has been extended until November 14th. Surprise surprise..

SignalHillHiker · #**5049** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 6:15 PM**

They'll probably need to set it again for the Duckworth corner, I imagine? And, according to the render, that should be covered with the caramel panels.

Townie709 · #**5050** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 6:20 PM**

Aww.. That's too bad. I was hoping for glass there, but I never bothered to check the render. If they are only installing panels on that corner, the crane would probably only be there for a few days (if it is even necessary) because they can put up those panels pretty quickly

statbass · #**5051** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 6:45 PM**

I know it's too late now, but with all the buzz and talk surrounding the TD reclad it almost warrants its own project thread.

Townie709 · #**5052** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 6:58 PM**

Yeah, It's a little late for the TD reclad, but we'll definitely make one when the Fortis Building reclad begins!

Arrakis · #**5053** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 7:00 PM**

Hopefully they do calm the traffic and slow cars down but come winter when all those extending curbs are covered in snow, I am sure they are gonna get ripped to pieces by the city snow plows.

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

So I've been taking Old Topsail Road on purpose lately to experience all those new changes - the extended curbs, narrowed sections, roundabout, etc. I love it. I LOVE it! I hope we do this on more streets, especially the dense, older residential areas.

statbass · #**5054** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 9:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Townie709

Yeah, It's a little late for the TD reclad, but we'll definitely make one when the Fortis Building reclad begins!

I agree, great idea!

SignalHillHiker · #**5055** Posted **Nov 1, 2012, 4:01 PM**

Oh, I'm very excited for that reclad to begin.

It's now the building that most irritates me downtown, even more than Atlantic Place, I think. It's the blank side that does me in.

statbass · #**5056** Posted **Nov 1, 2012, 4:05 PM**

Here's a couple of public meeting notices:

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TITLE: Public Information Session - 40 Henry Street

DEPARTMENT: Planning
NOTICE DATE: 2012-11-01
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 AT 7:00 PM
IN THE FORAN-GREENE ROOM,
4TH FLOOR, ST. JOHN'S CITY HALL

A public information session will be held by the City of St. John's on Thursday, November 1, 2012, to provide an opportunity for public review and comment on the building design changes proposed by Manga Developments/Kingslake Group Corporation for their residential condominium apartment building project proposed to be constructed at Civic Number 40 Henry Street (the site of the former Star of the Sea Hall Building). Architectural representatives for the developers will be in attendance to outline the proposed design changes from the original design as was presented at the Public Meeting held at St. John's City Hall on January 26, 2012.

Enquiries on this development project may be directed to the City's Department of Planning at (709) 576-8220, or by e-mail to: [email protected]

In accordance with the City's policy on public notification, properties within a minimum radius of 150 metres of the application site are notified in writing by the City of this upcoming public information session. Notices are mailed to the property owners, business owners and occupants of buildings located within the 150 metre radius area. Property ownership information is based on data contained in the City's assessment roll.

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TITLE: Public Meeting - Southlands Community Centre

DEPARTMENT: Planning
NOTICE DATE: 2012-11-06
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

Concept Design Review, Southlands Community Centre
Tuesday, November 6, 2012, AT 7 P.M
Goulds Recreation Centre, 507 Main Road, Goulds

A public meeting will be held by the City of St. John's on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at 7 p.m., in the Goulds Recreation Centre to provide residents of Southlands an opportunity to review the concept design of the new Southlands Community Centre.

This meeting will be chaired by Ward 5 Councillor, Councillor Wally Collins while the architectural consultants, Ron Fougere Associates Ltd. and CEI Architecture will be present to discuss the design of the new facility and receive comments.

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TITLE: Public Meeting - Marriott Hotel on Duckworth Street

DEPARTMENT: Planning
NOTICE DATE: 2012-11-07
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012 AT 7:30 PM
IN THE FORAN-GREENE ROOM,
4TH FLOOR, ST. JOHN'S CITY HALL

A public meeting will be held by the City of St. John's on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 to provide an opportunity for public review and comment on the building design changes proposed for the application to construct an extension to the Marriott Hotel on Duckworth Street. The hotel expansion is proposed to be constructed at the northeast corner of the intersection of Duckworth Street and Cochrane Street.

Enquiries on this application may be directed to the City's Department of Planning at (709) 576-8220, or by e-mail to: [email protected]

Any persons wishing to comment on this application prior to the public meeting are requested to send their comments in writing to the City Clerk's Department in any of the following ways: (by mail: City Clerk's Department, City of S.t John's, P. O. Box 908, St. John's, NL A1C 5M2; by fax: (709) 576-8474; by e-mail: [email protected]). Written and verbal representations may also be submitted at the time of the public meeting. The public meeting will be chaired by a member of the St. John's Municipal Council.

In accordance with the City's policy on public notification, properties within a minimum radius of 150 metres of the application site are notified in writing by the City of this upcoming public meeting. Notices are mailed to the property owners, business owners and occupants of buildings located within the 150 metre radius area. Property ownership information is based on data contained in the City's assessment roll.

http://www.stjohns.ca/cityhall/pub.jsp

statbass · #**5057** Posted **Nov 1, 2012, 4:09 PM**

Looks like the CBS — is back on the table. This one will be interesting....

VOCM, Nov 1, 2012

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Rumours of a — popping up in Foxtrap in Conception Bay South are more than just rumours. The owner of Sirens — on George Street is expanding his horizons. A restaurant, pub and — will be opening in the former Bus Stop/Vinnie's Pub building on the main highway in CBS. Earlier this summer concerned residents wrote to the CBS town council to protest the prospect of a — in their neighbourhood, but the council said they had no confirmation that that was what the building would be. During a council meeting this month, an application was brought forth to add an extension to the former pub in Foxtrap, but it was ultimately turned down. Construction has begun on the building, which is located at 538 CBS Highway. On a local job-listing website, Sirens Cabaret posted on October 3rd that they are looking to fill positions for their new location in CBS. The website also cites a mid-October opening date.

http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=27977&latest=1

SignalHillHiker · #**5058** Posted **Nov 1, 2012, 4:23 PM**

I'm definitely going to email the planning department in support of the new Star of the Sea proposal. I encourage you all to do the same, if you agree.

jeddy1989 · #**5059** Posted **Nov 1, 2012, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by statbass

Looks like the CBS — is back on the table. This one will be interesting....

VOCM, Nov 1, 2012

http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=27977&latest=1

lol such drama over nothing

after it's open for a year residents will forget it's even there ... not like the strippers will be in the parking lot lol

SignalHillHiker · #**5060** Posted **Nov 1, 2012, 5:47 PM**

They just can't handle the idea that their precious snowflakes might see a building other than a single-family, detached home.