The Official Saint John, NB Project Thread - Page 92

random11 · #**1821** Posted **Jan 25, 2008, 9:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by PersonPlaceorThing

From my experience he will take your call - that goes straight to him, not a handler. I know I spoke to him at length about the challenges that Leinster Court was up against. I found him very pro development and also very aware of the importance of socially responsible housing.

While it does get discouraging to see the delays that some councilors seem to enjoy heaping on developers, I am glad to know the mayor is very much for getting things done.

Oh, I completely agree. My humour at the time was directed at his comment about the upcoming election however, there is little doubt that as Mayor, he has done more for the City than McAlary and Wayne did in 20 years combined and I made sure to applaud him for that in my communication.

Helladog · #**1822** Posted **Jan 26, 2008, 10:41 PM**

Responses from letter (edited):

Chris Titus

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Thank you for your e-mail.

Bill Farren:

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...Its great to hear from forward thinking and open minded people who want to see our City grow in a positive manner. I agree with you that this is one of those things that our City needs in order to develop into a place where business and people want to be. Thank you for your support and thank you for the website. Bill
Bill Farren Councillor, The City of Saint John, Access to Trade Portfolio and second to the Transportation Portfolio

Norm McFarlane:

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Thank you for your excellent email and I agree with you I hope what we are trying to do in Saint John is for the future and for young people like you...

Carl White:

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...Thank you for your comments. I agree that this is the type of development that is needed in this area.
Carl

Peter McGuire:

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Thanks [..]. for your positive statements

michael_d40 · #**1823** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 1:23 AM**

Was just reading in the paper that the buildings @ 63 and 65 Carleton Street are being torn down this month. It says in the paper " The buildings were bought by the Saint John Parking Commission, which will use the site and the area down the hill to Sewell Street to augment the police justice complex."

Looks like things are on a move for the area north of union.

mylesmalley · #**1824** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 2:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by michael_d40

Was just reading in the paper that the buildings @ 63 and 65 Carleton Street are being torn down this month. It says in the paper " The buildings were bought by the Saint John Parking Commission, which will use the site and the area down the hill to Sewell Street to augment the police justice complex."

Looks like things are on a move for the area north of union.

What does 'augment the police justice complex' mean? Are they planning on leaving it empty to give the impression of importance or something?

michael_d40 · #**1825** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 3:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

What does 'augment the police justice complex' mean? Are they planning on leaving it empty to give the impression of importance or something?

Good question, It was just a little snippet in the paper, They didnt go into detail. Time will tell i guess,

kwajo · #**1826** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 5:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

What does 'augment the police justice complex' mean? Are they planning on leaving it empty to give the impression of importance or something?

that seriously made me laugh out loud, well done!

Let's hope they mean "augment" as in heighten or lengthen, not just to make it larger in comparison...

mylesmalley · #**1827** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 5:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by kwajo

that seriously made me laugh out loud, well done!

Let's hope they mean "augment" as in heighten or lengthen, not just to make it larger in comparison...

Kindof like how a midget is the tallest person in an empty room?

I'll admit thats what i was thinking when i read it too.

PostModernPrometheus · #**1828** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 3:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

Kindof like how a midget is the tallest person in an empty room?

I'll admit thats what i was thinking when i read it too.

But if that person falls in an empty room, do they make a sound?

Hmmmm.......how big's the area we are talking about? these buildings....which ones are we talking about (? west or east of the old CFBC building)

PostModernPrometheus · #**1829** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 3:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by thefishingnut

I don't know whether he just lucked into it, or is a major part of it. But no question the city has shown a major turnaround under his watch. I can't help but think that any other candidate would be a huge risk to this momentum.

(but since I live in Quispam, I guess I don't have a vote ...)

It may have been part luck, part skill...either way, I do think that May's elections will be far-reaching in terms of their effects and repercussions...I think that there are a number of great potential candidates who have been involved in various aspects of city / waterfront development could really accelerate / focus future direction...with a bit of luck, 4-5 high quality candidates will end up on the ballot....leads to my next question ---> is there a current confirmed list of those planning on running for mayor?

PostModernPrometheus · #**1830** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 4:07 PM**

NVM.....figured out what the 63/65 Carleton buildings were from Seely32's posting on the North of Union forum...

Helladog · #**1831** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 7:04 PM**

I am posting some recent pics in the North of Union thread...here are some others...

// Dobson //

// Irving Wallboard //

Alberta Bound · #**1832** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 8:41 PM**

Anyone know where on Millidge Avenue this is proposed? Its from the Saint John Journal section of the Telegraph Journal on Friday I think.

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Council supports proposed project

The mayor and common council have agreed to send a letter of support to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation on behalf of a proposed 20-unit housing project off Millidge Avenue. Newport Village is a subsidized not-for-profit housing project that was built in 1991. The directors of Newport Village want to construct another similar housing project under the province's affordable housing program. Coun. Peter McGuire convinced the other politicians that the North End project was worthwhile.

Helladog · #**1833** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 10:05 PM**

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Anyone know where on Millidge Avenue this is proposed? Its from the Saint John Journal section of the Telegraph Journal on Friday I think.

Dunno, but the only vacant spots left for development would be from the intersection at Somerset to Boar's Head. Of course up near The Anchorage too...

random11 · #**1834** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 3:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by PostModernPrometheus

But if that person falls in an empty room, do they make a sound?

Hmmmm.......how big's the area we are talking about? these buildings....which ones are we talking about (? west or east of the old CFBC building)

My understanding of the location - to put it in perspective - is that if you were to walk out the front door of Stone Church, these buildings are immediately to your left. They are in a major state of disrepair and indeed, they are an eye sore and will not be missed. Thing is, I cannot ascertain in my mind how this land will benefit the Parking Commission ..

PersonPlaceorThing · #**1835** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 2:11 PM**

I had an opportunity to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and salvage valuable building materials and fixtures from the property at 63-65 Carleton. I was pleased that the parking commission gave us the chance to get the stuff out. It is a great help to Habitat and also diverts materials from land fills. We got some historic looking things (fireplace inserts, mantels and banisters) that could be useful to heritage property owners. I imagine the items salvaged will be priced and ready for sale sometime this week at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Seely32 · #**1836** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 3:05 PM**

hey ppt was that you in the paper this morning.

PersonPlaceorThing · #**1837** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 3:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Seely32

hey ppt was that you in the paper this morning.

That wasn't me. I'm glad I didn't make the paper -- the photos that they took of me involved heavy lifting and a contorted face as I strained.

There was a pretty good crew of volunteers there this weekend. I was impressed they got so many people out with it being so cold.

kwajo · #**1838** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 4:33 PM**

That sounds great! Congrats on being involved in such a positive project, we need to make a bigger deal out of that sort of thing here in Saint John, it will help our image and self-esteem

Also, I don't want to let the cat out of the bag, but I have heard some good news about some active-transport trail/habitat restoration projects to link Harbour Passage with parts of East Saint John, but that's all I'm going to say for now...

Oh, and thanks to everyone posting photos here and in the North of Union thread. For those of us who are out of town, it is great to be able to see what is going on back home. It's times like these when I love the internet

Seely32 · #**1839** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 10:37 PM**

A nice site one saint john architecture a little old but it does have some good stuff on it.
http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/~Heritage/classics/index.htm

http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/~Heritage/index2.htm

PostModernPrometheus · #**1840** Posted **Jan 29, 2008, 11:31 PM**

I had an opportunity to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and salvage valuable building materials and fixtures from the property at 63-65 Carleton. I was pleased that the parking commission gave us the chance to get the stuff out. It is a great help to Habitat and also diverts materials from land fills. We got some historic looking things (fireplace inserts, mantels and banisters) that could be useful to heritage property owners. I imagine the items salvaged will be priced and ready for sale sometime this week at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

You know, having lived in a number of small/medium cities, the thing that strikes me about SJ is that it has managed, despite high rates of poverty, to retain a sense & spirit of community & giving that is rare to find these days...