The Official Saint John, NB Project Thread - Page 416

SignalHillHiker · #**8301** Posted **Jan 15, 2013, 7:51 PM**

BTW, kwajo - Nocturne No. 2 in E flat Major, Op. 9,2 by Chopin suits your picture very well.

JHikka · #**8302** Posted **Jan 15, 2013, 9:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fischbob

That's an astounding photo, Kwajo! I hope you don't mind if I grab it for a desktop background.

This month's PAC agenda is out. They're considering two applications: one to allow McDonald's to install new signs with electronic message boards at their East, North and West loactions; and an application by Hazen Properties to rezone the former Ming's Market building at Grannan and Prince William to allow for conversion of the ground floor commercial space to a two-bedroom apartment. Staff wisely recommend denial of the latter application.

Nothing too outstanding. The electronic signs are similar to what McDonald's already have at their locations. I'm ok with the PAC denying residential ground floor at that location as well. That would be an odd place for ground floor residential amongst all of the other commercial properties.

Ottawa · #**8303** Posted **Jan 16, 2013, 4:06 AM**

Alberta Pipeline???

I know this may be still a long way off, if ever, but I caught a short discussion on the potential pipeline from Alberta to Saint John. If you want to check it out, the pipeline discussion starts at about 5:45

http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/featu...k-northern-gateway-project/2096422345001

At least there are some movers and shakers in the industry talking about this in a serious way.

JRocca · #**8304** Posted **Jan 16, 2013, 7:56 PM**

I would like to join the chorus-Outstanding photo!!

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Originally Posted by kwajo

A different skyline angle I took yesterday in that unusual January fog, from atop Loch Lomond Mall.

A Hazy Shade of Winter by darkharbour, on Flickr

mrniceguy · #**8305** Posted **Jan 16, 2013, 9:19 PM**

what they mean is that supreme auto as well as the parts deptartment next door are also owned by downeys and they are moving into the old downey ford site within the next couple of months i had posted earlier as well im assumning that noone had seen it lol....hope that helps you out

Ire Narissis · #**8306** Posted **Jan 17, 2013, 5:51 PM**

Does anyone know what Saint John Energy is up to on the West side around Simms Corner and Lancaster Ave.? They've been working around here all week.

kwajo · #**8307** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 1:12 PM**

Thanks for the kind words on the photo everyone, I appreciate it immensely! And yes Fischbob, you can certainly use it as a desktop wallpaper

Peter_johnns · #**8308** Posted **Jan 20, 2013, 10:20 PM**

http://journals.hil.unb.ca/index.php/JNBS/article/view/20079/23107

Interesting perspective.

kwajo · #**8309** Posted **Jan 21, 2013, 1:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Peter_johnns

http://journals.hil.unb.ca/index.php/JNBS/article/view/20079/23107

Interesting perspective.

I'm not sure I agree with that at all. There is a difference between equality as humans and citizens of New Brunswick, and the financial re-dispensation of funds from those areas seeing growth and promise to those supported by dying industries.

Peter_johnns · #**8310** Posted **Jan 21, 2013, 3:13 PM**

He makes a good point in saying Fredericton is where it is due to that same system Woodside is criticizing.

Fischbob · #**8311** Posted **Jan 21, 2013, 7:10 PM**

What the article completely misses is a key imbalance in the collection of provincial property tax which runs along urban-suburban lines. The province collects property tax on commercial and non-owner-occupied property within municipalities, and both of these property types are concentrated in large, central cities. By in turn not levying a tax on owner-occupied residential properties, which make up nearly all the tax base of suburban bedroom communities (while being expensive to service with things such as ambulance coverage, school bus routes, etc), the collection system is even more skewed to over-tax our most urban and fiscally sustainable land uses while under-pricing sprawl. At the end of the day, if our cities end up getting choked by chronic underfunding, the province will have done more long-term harm than the good stemming from its redistributionary municipal funding model.

The author also conveniently focuses on Fredericton, with its obvious concentration of public sector employment. Much less of that argument is applicable to Saint John or Moncton.

Peter_johnns · #**8312** Posted **Jan 21, 2013, 7:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fischbob

What the article completely misses is a key imbalance in the collection of provincial property tax which runs along urban-suburban lines. The province collects property tax on commercial and non-owner-occupied property within municipalities, and both of these property types are concentrated in large, central cities. By in turn not levying a tax on owner-occupied residential properties, which make up nearly all the tax base of suburban bedroom communities (while being expensive to service with things such as ambulance coverage, school bus routes, etc), the collection system is even more skewed to over-tax our most urban and fiscally sustainable land uses while under-pricing sprawl. At the end of the day, if our cities end up getting choked by chronic underfunding, the province will have done more long-term harm than the good stemming from its redistributionary municipal funding model.

The author also conveniently focuses on Fredericton, with its obvious concentration of public sector employment. Much less of that argument is applicable to Saint John or Moncton.

I completely agree.

cdnguys · #**8313** Posted **Jan 22, 2013, 11:05 AM**

Law courts opening delayed 3 months for "major construction". The broken water pipe over a holiday weekend must have done tremendous damage.

News889 reporting city still plans on Fundy Quay breaking ground in 2014. A city councillor also mentioned 2014 on the radio, so this 10 week environmental study sounds like it won't delay anything.

JHikka · #**8314** Posted **Jan 22, 2013, 4:03 PM**

Please see this thread for all discussion on Fundy Quay/Coast Guard Site.

hebertovich · #**8315** Posted **Jan 22, 2013, 8:05 PM**

Should be a stickie for a bit so all can see

JHikka · #**8316** Posted **Jan 22, 2013, 9:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by hebertovich

Should be a stickie for a bit so all can see

Presumably there will be enough activity in that thread that the new posts will act as the stickies themselves. That is to say, it'll be busy enough that there isn't much need to sticky.

According to CHSJ the City of Saint John has released a new Urban Development Booklet:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SgKgYC2bLtM/UP...H1o/s1600/urban+development+pamphlet.JPG
Courtesy CHSJ

Peter_johnns · #**8317** Posted **Jan 22, 2013, 11:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by JHikka

Presumably there will be enough activity in that thread that the new posts will act as the stickies themselves. That is to say, it'll be busy enough that there isn't much need to sticky.

According to CHSJ the City of Saint John has released a new Urban Development Booklet:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SgKgYC2bLtM/UP...H1o/s1600/urban+development+pamphlet.JPG
Courtesy CHSJ

How can I get a copy?

JHikka · #**8318** Posted **Jan 22, 2013, 11:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Peter_johnns

How can I get a copy?

No idea. Sometimes they mail these things out. I would suggest going to the information desk located in City Hall in the pedway, or call and find out.

JHikka · #**8319** Posted **Jan 24, 2013, 3:06 PM**

According to the TJ the Lorneville Port Terminal is ready to begin construction this year.

cdnguys · #**8320** Posted **Jan 24, 2013, 10:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by JHikka

According to the TJ the Lorneville Port Terminal is ready to begin construction this year.

I don't have subscription - does it hint at where this fits in the big picture maybe in regards to naval ships? Also, where exactly is this terminal being located?