[Moncton] Downtown Developments - Page 46

BlackYear · #**901** Posted **Oct 18, 2013, 5:25 PM**

I was at The Brooklyn Deli for lunch today and they said they're starting renos for the upstairs now with anticipation of being open January/February.

The main floor is the same floor plan and layout as City Grill/Boomarangs. The decor is kinda fancy for a deli atmosphere. And don't walk in there expecting to see a deli shop, that threw me off. It's not a deli, but rather a restaurant.

Menu is bare bone sandwiches and burgers with a small selection of main dishes ranging from $12-$14. Everything else is $8.

Could be my new favorite eatery. I'm 1-0.

MonctonRad · #**902** Posted **Oct 20, 2013, 1:42 PM**

Glad to hear that you liked the Brooklyn Deli Budyser. I'll have to check it out too!

Also glad to hear that they have started the upstairs renovations. I presume that this is for Angelina's Italian Grill. I'm looking forward to this one too.....

They had planned on having both of these restaurants open by September. I wonder what the delay was all about?

MonctonRad · #**903** Posted **Oct 22, 2013, 3:13 AM**

Moncton City Council tonight approved the "Junction Subdivision" and Ivan Rand Drive at the southwest corner of the Vaughn Harvey/Main Street intersection.

They were quite circumspect about the actual prospects for this piece of land, but there is apparently a developer actively involved in the project who hopefully will be responsible for the whole development, and it was explicitly stated that this will be a mixed use development. The councillors who moved and seconded approval seemed genuinely pleased with the project (whatever it contains).

Here's hoping it really is something nice.......

MonctonRad · #**904** Posted **Oct 22, 2013, 10:14 PM**

This is the T&T article regarding the council approval of the Junction Subdivision:

Development planned for Vaughan Harvey
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Times & Transcript
http://22864.vws.magma.ca/index.php?&article_id=12037

Moncton city council approved a new street that will extend from Vaughan Harvey Boulevard westward to Main Street at Upton Street, which could be the first ste p in a significant commercial development for the area.

The future Ivan Rand Street will begin at Vaughan Harvey at the traffic lights which now exist near the Shoppers Drug Mart at that location. The road will run west from Vaughn Harvey, veer southward almost immediately, then run westward, parallel to the CN train tracks, emerging on to Main Street between the Honda and Nissan car dealerships on the south side of Main Street.

A Toronto-based development company, Westmount Developments Limited, intends to acquire 11 acres of land from CN for the purpose of a downtown mixed-use commercial development.

Planning director Bill Budd said other than attracting new development, the deal will involve the developer taking steps to help remediate Jonathan Creek, which is now piped under CN land in that area. Also, the former industrial site is polluted with hydrocarbons, but the developer will pay to remediate the property.

Running the new road through there will further allow a multiuse trail through that area connecting to the city's Riverfront Trail.

So, it is a Toronto based developer (Westmount Developments) who are involved in this project. It will be interesting to see if they plan to move expeditiously on this, or if they will sit on their investment and wait to see what pans out as far as the events centre is concerned. The point was made a couple of years ago that a government investment of $100M in the new events centre might unlock an additional $100M or so in private investment in the surrounding neighbourhood. While the validity of this claim is uncertain, there is no question that there are now several large parcels of land bounding the Highfield Square vicinity that are just waiting for the proper impetus to proceed. In particular, we have Westmount Developments Junction Subdivision, the Aquillini block and the old Coast Tire property that are just waiting to go. I'm willing to predict that once the green light is given to the events centre that you might suddenly see a whole lot of activity in the west end of downtown.....

NBNYer · #**905** Posted **Oct 23, 2013, 9:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

So, it is a Toronto based developer (Westmount Developments) who are involved

Has anyone found any information on this company? They don't seem to have a website. I was curious about what other projects they are involved with.

David_99 · #**906** Posted **Oct 28, 2013, 4:52 PM**

Developer banks on Moncton downtown centre

A Moncton developer says he's buying land and building in anticipation of the city's future downtown centre.

Earlier this year, Thierry Le Bouthillier bought and renovated an office building on St. George Street, located four to five blocks from the proposed $107-million downtown centre.

According to plans unveiled by the City of Moncton last month, the complex would include an entertainment and sports venue, convention and shopping centres, condominiums, restaurants and outdoor spaces. However, funding has not yet been secured for the centre.

Le Bouthillier said he's investing in the area now to avoid higher prices when the centre opens in 2017.

Read More:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/developer-banks-on-moncton-downtown-centre-1.2254241

pierremoncton · #**907** Posted **Oct 28, 2013, 11:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by David_99

Developer banks on Moncton downtown centre

I wonder what building he renovated. I live a few minutes from there and haven't noticed any work being done on an office building on St George.

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He has also bought more land next door to build a four-storey condominium complex that will include retail stores, cafés and professional offices.

Would that be the fenced-in lot at the northwest corner of High & St George? The old church at Cameron?

Another CBC NB news article that leaves more questions than answers. But good news for that area.

BlackYear · #**908** Posted **Oct 29, 2013, 4:12 PM**

Le Bouthillier may be referring to the renovated the corner house at Dominion & St-George which is now office space, and I believe is occupied by his company. Someone mentioned this on here recently a couple of months ago.

I'm also assuming he's referring to the condo/retail development at the corner of Cameron & St-George. The High & St-George piece of land would be too small of a footprint for such a project. I'm still baffled by the 7' high half completed fence at this location.

I really like what this developer (Groupe Le Bouthillier Inc.) has done with past projects around the area, so I'm looking forward to see what's coming up next for them.

MonctonRad · #**909** Posted **Oct 30, 2013, 1:18 AM**

It was in the T&T today that there is demolition work going on behind the building on East Main St housing Gifts Galore (amongst others).

Apparently this is to create new parking spaces to replace those that will be lost next year when they realign the Lewis St/Main St intersection with Assomption.

Nashe · #**910** Posted **Oct 30, 2013, 9:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

It was in the T&T today that there is demolition work going on behind the building on East Main St housing Gifts Galore (amongst others).

Was gonna take a pic of this on my way in this morning but forgot. Yup, that old "barn" is just a hole in the ground now.

MonctonRad · #**911** Posted **Nov 2, 2013, 1:44 PM**

The Killam/Collishaw roundabout is scheduled to open on November 8th. The connection through to Russ Howard Drive will not open this year. Some issues to do with the rail crossing I guess.......

josh_cat_eyes · #**912** Posted **Nov 3, 2013, 9:14 PM**

I hope it doesn't end up with a barrier in front if it like by the casino, and never get done.

porchmouse · #**913** Posted **Nov 5, 2013, 12:29 AM**

We ate supper at the Brooklyn Deli tonight and really enjoyed it. I had the "Plain Ol'Brooklyn Cheese Burger" and it was delicious. It now beats out Big League, Relish, etc....I also confirmed that they make their own patties. My husband had the fish tacos and gave them a thumbs up. I passed on dessert but will NOT resist the next time. They look divine. Sigh...also a great atmosphere.

I asked our server how busy they have been and she said lunch time has been decent but supper has been a bit slow. I think word of mouth will work well with this place. She also said the Italian place upstairs is scheduled to open in January.

Cheers!

David_99 · #**914** Posted **Nov 5, 2013, 1:01 PM**

Moncton to expropriate Highfield Square

Deal to purchase former downtown shopping mall falls through

After an attempt to buy the old Highfield Square property failed, the City of Moncton has decided to expropriate the property in order to build a new entertainment and sports centre downtown.

The city had a deal in place with Warren Gate Investment Inc. to buy the former shopping mall and its land for $6-million dollars. However, the bank that holds the mortgage on the property also had to agree to the deal.

"Their bank, which I believe is the Bank of Scotland, had financial difficulty and I believe was taken over by the British government," said LeBlanc.

As a result, LeBlanc said the city will now expropriate the land. He doesn't anticipate a problem since the owner has already agreed to accept $6 million.

Read More...
CBC.ca

MonctonRad · #**915** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 2:27 AM**

The structural steel is now up for the new Oncology Clinic being built at the back end of the Moncton Hospital on Arden street next to the Professional Arts Building.

BlackYear · #**916** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 3:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Budyser

Le Bouthillier may be referring to the renovated the corner house at Dominion & St-George which is now office space, and I believe is occupied by his company. Someone mentioned this on here recently a couple of months ago.

I'm also assuming he's referring to the condo/retail development at the corner of Cameron & St-George. The High & St-George piece of land would be too small of a footprint for such a project. I'm still baffled by the 7' high half completed fence at this location.

I really like what this developer (Groupe Le Bouthillier Inc.) has done with past projects around the area, so I'm looking forward to see what's coming up next for them.

I think I know what's going on here. Le Bouthillier owns all three properties on St-George between High street and Dominion, which includes the empty lot surrounded by the mystery fence, the three story green/white apartment in the middle, and the recently renovated corner house which is now offices.

These three properties would be amalgamated into that one proposed retail/condo project which Le Bouthillier hinted.

The corner lot on Cameron & St-George a block away is still unconfirmed on who bought this parcel of land and what are the future plans for this site. Someone paid a couple of hundred thousand for the former church, paid the demolition cost, and now paying taxes on an empty lot.

MonctonRad · #**917** Posted **Nov 9, 2013, 1:20 AM**

Funding has been approved in the city budget for a replacement for the East End Pool.

I'm not sure if it will be built in the same place as the current pool at the Boys & Girls Club (the T&T was not clear on this), but the pool will open in 2015.

Bosox · #**918** Posted **Nov 9, 2013, 2:44 AM**

Not sure if this qualifies as a Downtown Development but does anyone know what is going up across from Centennial Park on St. George Blvd. near Dickson? Wooded area has been cleared and obviously ready for some type of development. At one time I believe a condo project was proposed for the site....not sure if that is still the case however.

MonctonRad · #**919** Posted **Nov 9, 2013, 3:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bosox

Not sure if this qualifies as a Downtown Development but does anyone know what is going up across from Centennial Park on St. George Blvd. near Dickson? Wooded area has been cleared and obviously ready for some type of development. At one time I believe a condo project was proposed for the site....not sure if that is still the case however.

Welcome to the forums!

Yes, this does qualify as "downtown" as it is inside Wheeler Blvd, although sometimes I wish we had a separate thread for Central (but not downtown) Moncton.

In answer to your question, I have no idea what's going on there. You are right though, that initially was supposed to be a condominium project before succumbing to the scourge of NIMBYism…...

mylesmalley · #**920** Posted **Nov 9, 2013, 4:52 AM**

Welcome to the forums, Bosox!

There was indeed a condo proposed for that lot, and there was a nice sign there for quite a while though I don't recall if it's still there.

I think people's opposition to it was the same as with the debate about the plot of land adjacent to Mapleton Park from a few years ago. People just assumed that a wooded lot next to park land must have been part of the park as well.