[Moncton] Downtown Developments

[BlackYear]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

If this is the case, then this is appalling.

It makes no sense to block off an entire sidewalk, inconveniencing hundreds of pedestrians per day just so that a homeless person can squat undisturbed.

One can argue that this is a public safety issue in that pedestrians have to cross the street (Main Street twice, and Foundry Street once) to get from one end of downtown to the other because of this unnecessary detour. Every time you cross the street, there is a risk of a car/pedestrian MVA (especially on Foundry).

As I have said, this cannot be allowed to stand. This person is a squatter and a trespasser. He is a public nuisance. He should be removed and transported to a homeless shelter. This is for his own protection and security. If he returns to the Subway Block then he should be arrested and jailed, again for his own protection and security.

This approach might seem aggressive to some, but it is for the good of the many rather than the convenience of the one. Do I expect the city to do this during a municipal election? Not on your life...…………

I also agree with the unnecessary detour. The city could easily just have the building owner place a framed plywood blockade on all 4 entrances, paint it, and be done with it. At the same time, use what's left in the paint can and cover the ugly plywooded window coverings.

[L'homard]

I would be astounded if the city would block a sidewalk on Main Street for that reason, so much so that I very much doubt this is the case. Like, come on people!
Then again, my favourite city has astounded me before for the wrong reasons.

[PEI highway guy]

Originally Posted by L'homard

I would be astounded if the city would block a sidewalk on Main Street for that reason, so much so that I very much doubt this is the case. Like, come on people!
Then again, my favourite city has astounded me before for the wrong reasons.

I believe this has happened in the past when concrete has fallen on the walkway from the roof of the subway. I only say this as there are a few possibilities as to why the sidewalk is closed.

[L'homard]

Originally Posted by PEI highway guy

I believe this has happened in the past when concrete has fallen on the walkway from the roof of the subway. I only say this as there are a few possibilities as to why the sidewalk is closed.

I would think falling debris, or imminent work of some sort, would be the likely reason.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by L'homard

I would think falling debris, or imminent work of some sort, would be the likely reason.

I agree. The other possibility is too painful to even consider!

This is right next to the T&T Building. I'm surprised none of the reporters have asked what's going on!

[jonny golden]

I really hope something happens with the subway block. The cost of a rehab would likely be way to much to justify the investment. A demo with new construction would be great for the area, especially given the prominent location of the building. It's a real eyesore and not a good look for our downtown.

[MonctonRad]

FWIW, the barricades on the sidewalk at the Subway have been pushed aside (but not completely removed). Pedestrian traffic is flowing. The homeless person is still ensconced in the entryway to one of the vacant storefronts in the Subway Block.

[L'homard]

Originally Posted by jonny golden

I really hope something happens with the subway block. The cost of a rehab would likely be way to much to justify the investment. A demo with new construction would be great for the area, especially given the prominent location of the building. It's a real eyesore and not a good look for our downtown.

I imagine few tourists or business travellers come to Moncton by train any more but for a real appreciation of what a **** hole this place has become, just take in the view of the rear of the building from the the tran tracks or the T%T parking lot. EDIT: if this was your home, or a place where poor people live, the Unsightly Premises Act would have been brought to bear long ago.

[jonny golden]

Originally Posted by L'homard

I imagine few tourists or business travellers come to Moncton by train any more but for a real appreciation of what a **** hole this place has become, just take in the view of the rear of the building from the the tran tracks or the T%T parking lot. EDIT: if this was your home, or a place where poor people live, the Unsightly Premises Act would have been brought to bear long ago.

Yeah, I wasn't even thinking about the back and you're right, it's really really bad. With the connection between the downtown core and the Highfield Street area that the Avenir center has created, I was thinking that there'd be much more foot traffic going by the subway block than there used to be a few years ago.

[MonctonRad]

The former Tuttle Brothers Building on Lutz Street was badly damaged by fire overnight Friday.


CBC photo

It appears that most of the damage was to the interior, but was described as being "extensive". The building is about 100 years old and has been recently renovated. One of the tenants is Spitfire Designs. I wonder how this will affect their business?

[MonctonRad]

Statement from Spitfire Designs from their FB page:

As some of you may already know, our building at 171 Lutz Street Moncton sustained fire damages yesterday morning. Our Spitfire offices were not physically damaged, apart from smoke, as the fire started in another section of the building.

Thankfully, no one was injured.

We are currently working with professionals to restore our beautiful space as quickly as possible and will be sharing the address of our temporary location within a few days.
Our design team & staff continue to be accessible via e-mail and phone.

COVID-19 provided us with an opportunity to use technology to work remotely on a temporary basis. We will use that same technology to continue our operations starting Tuesday April 6th, ensuring a seamless transition, with little to no delays on our customers' projects.

With all that said, it's business as usual for us after the Easter break.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the MFD and first responders who worked tirelessly to control the fire and preserve our property.

[Colouratura]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

The former Tuttle Brothers Building on Lutz Street was badly damaged by fire overnight Friday.


CBC photo

It appears that most of the damage was to the interior, but was described as being "extensive". The building is about 100 years old and has been recently renovated. One of the tenants is Spitfire Designs. I wonder how this will affect their business?

Maritime Float and Wellness is also in the building. As of yesterday they weren't sure of the extent of damages and how it effects them.
They have huge float pods inside so if those are damaged that will be horrible for them.

[BlackYear]

Well this was the scene this morning. All of the Close Sidewalk barricades have been destroyed and or pushed aside.

If there was some sort of public safety with the subway block building, they would have yellow taped the area off and have someone making sure the barricades are always properly in placed. The whole 3-4 days weekend since the barricades have been in placed, they have been ignored by everyone, including the public, the homeless guy, the city officials, the property owner.

The only other reason I can think of, the sidewalk bricks are the problem.

[MonctonRad]

They are now working on the fifth floor of this building on Weldon Street. One more to go!



If it actually clears off this weekend, maybe I'll do a little photo tour of the downtown west end to show what's going on........

[Philbilly]

Originally Posted by L'homard

I can't imagine NB Power moving a substantion costing millions of dollars just to make room for someone else's development, but what do I know.

Notice a significant pile of lumber right next to the power station downtown. Could be fence going up around it for the anticipation of the project that been rumoured.

[lirette]

Just to put a rest to the "city is blocking 2 blocks of sidewalk off to allow for a homeless encampment on private property" theory, the RCMP have now visited that person(s) for the 4th time in about 2 weeks.

[flyer99]

I was watching the Gunningsville Bridge webcam the other day and it seemed to stutter. I looked at all the others and seems as though they all have a one second "pause". So, they are not really live streaming. It's really annoying. Could anyone shed some light on why there is this one second "buffer" in the stream? Thanks in advance.

[MonctonianSentinel01]

I'm surprised that they don't have a webcam to watch the progress on the bridge/causeway. It would be nice if they were to put one up.

[Nashe]

Originally Posted by flyer99

I was watching the Gunningsville Bridge webcam the other day and it seemed to stutter. I looked at all the others and seems as though they all have a one second "pause". So, they are not really live streaming. It's really annoying. Could anyone shed some light on why there is this one second "buffer" in the stream? Thanks in advance.

Most cams are only 1-2 FPS to save bandwidth, as there are about 10 of them, total.

[MonctonRad]

Interesting article in the T&T today.

Lost and Found Ice Cream Shop will be opening soon next to Halo Donuts on St. George Street.

The owner is the former head chef at Clos, so I dare say we are all in for a treat (gourmet ice cream).

I expect good synergy between Lost & Found and Halo, just like there is between Bennic on Mountain Road and Candy Depot next door.