I was just about to start a Downtown thread but figured I'd look first and here it is!
From the main Freddy thread, an overview of what's going on downtown at the moment:
Looking ahead for downtown (and/or for a "Fredericton Downtown thread), I think these are the current projects:
* Promenade: Mostly complete now.
* Legion: Should be topping out in another month or so I think, and sealed up by spring weather permitting.
* Courthouse: Site prep started
* Risteen building: Torn down, starting in the spring I think. No public details yet.
* Smythe street: Foundations poured for the small 4-8 unit buildings near the market. (I think that's the project for there?)
* Centennial Building: Renovations should be starting soon (if they aren't already) to flip it to apartments and a boutique hotel and commercial space.
And these are areas of downtown prime for development:
* TD Tower 2. IMO the city should be trying to put more pressure on whoever controls that site to get something moving there beyond a gravel parking lot.
* Queen and Northumberland: The grassy corner next to Irving. Years ago a 6 story office building was proposed there (similar to what's across Northumberland) but nothing came of it. That area could still use a nice project there. Also how much more time does Irving have on the land there? When Irving has to move out of the lot, that will be a major spot prime for development in the years to come.
* King Street @ Victoria Circle: As mentioned above, lots may have been consolidated and some have been cleared, but no word on what's going on.
* King street next to Victory: Lot was cleared and an apartment building is planned but no idea on when it starts yet.
* King street across from the Tannery: Currently a gravel parking lot; a prime location for a signature piece.
* FYEyes/old SMT parking lot: The courthouse is taking part of it, plans are for Playhouse 2.0 on the corner and commercial/residential along Brunswick street.
* Old Isaac's Way on Carleton street. When IW burned down, it was just turned to a parking lot. It would be nice to see that filled in again, maybe with a 4 story building of some sort.
Other projects:
* The new Atrium entrance of the Beaverbrook Museum is running a bit behind schedule apparently; but should be ready soon. They were going to reopen with some exhibits this month but I heard on the radio that they're putting the exhibit plans on hold due to COVID mainly.
* The Officers Square renovations should move on to the next phase this spring and hopefully move towards completion. I do like the new entrance on Queen street and the retaining wall; and will like it more when the iron fencing is added in.
* There was an article late last year about the city getting control of the brick building next to the lighthouse, which they'll be flipping to a developer to renovate and use in someway in the future. It'll be interesting to see what's done there; the synergy with the light house, Officers Square and downtown events should be very good.