The Official Saint John, NB Project Thread - Page 529

kwajo · #**10561** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 4:24 PM**

I'd be surprised if the Phase 2 of Harbourfront was coming anytime soon, given the slow movement on the existing condos in Phase 1.

I am hopeful, but in Saint John "soon" can mean 10-15 years from now.

UptownJeff · #**10562** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 4:37 PM**

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I's be surprised if the Phase 2 of Harbourfront was coming anytime soon, given the slow movement on the existing condos in Phase 1.

I am hopeful, but in Saint John "soon" can mean 10-15 years from now.

I wouldn't hold my breath for phase 2 of the condos - we're not a condo city BUT that may change with more development uptown - I would like to see more townhouse condos as opposed to highrise.

UptownJeff · #**10563** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 6:36 PM**

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I may be the eternal optimist but this time I'm actually kinda, sorta believing that this may be true....I think they were waiting for a "hotel partner" and with the opening of the Fundy Trail from St. Martins to Alma, we should see an explosion of tourism. As we know, most people coming to The Maritimes go directly to Nova Scotia, bypassing Saint John - now, they will be able to come here, go to St. Martins and continue to Alma where they can hope back on the Trans Canada to Nova Scotia. I have a friend who owns a B&B in Alma and he expects the Trail to be a game changer.....we shall see.....

New rumour - I now hear that the wait it for a "major tenant" and it is apparently the NB Museum and the hold up is the Provincial government. I understand they are set to announce by the end of the year.....I also hear Wayne Long has been talking about this too....again....we'll see!

kwajo · #**10564** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 7:55 PM**

I have seen renderings of a new NBM location on the Coast Guard site, so that rumour is definitely credible, although I don't have any info on whether it is likely or that there are any provincial holdups.

Back to real construction, the city has a webcam up for the new drinking water plant's construction http://www.saintjohn.ca/en/home/city...r/default.aspx

UptownJeff · #**10565** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 9:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwajo

I have seen renderings of a new NBM location on the Coast Guard site, so that rumour is definitely credible, although I don't have any info on whether it is likely or that there are any provincial holdups.

Back to real construction, the city has a webcam up for the new drinking water plant's construction http://www.saintjohn.ca/en/home/city...r/default.aspx

I continue to be a skeptic but my source, who shall remain nameless(!) is very credible in my opinion....we shall see....I've been disappointed before.

KnoxfordGuy · #**10566** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 10:09 PM**

I hope this person won an award for their work! oh my goodness!

on Douglas Ave.

Untitled1 by James McGrath, on Flickr

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Untitled3 by James McGrath, on Flickr

Untitled2 by James McGrath, on Flickr

UptownJeff · #**10567** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 11:19 PM**

[QUOTE=KnoxfordGuy;7575399]I hope this person won an award for their work! oh my goodness!

on Douglas Ave.

Wow, that looks great. In the 8 years I've lived in Saint John, this is the first summer that I have seen so many owners fixing their properties....painting, restoring etc. It's wonderful.

Ire Narissis · #**10568** Posted **Sep 27, 2016, 2:21 PM**

Wow, talk about a tenfold improvement!

cdnguys · #**10569** Posted **Oct 1, 2016, 3:43 PM**

Core samples started for Moosehead Brewery site

cdnguys · #**10570** Posted **Oct 1, 2016, 3:47 PM**

Grannan Street and Princess Street makeover :

cdnguys · #**10571** Posted **Oct 1, 2016, 3:53 PM**

New windows in Bustin's building and Italian by Night restaurant construction

cdnguys · #**10572** Posted **Oct 1, 2016, 3:55 PM**

Hop Scotch Whiskey Bar

cdnguys · #**10573** Posted **Oct 1, 2016, 3:56 PM**

New windows going into Old City Hall condos

cdnguys · #**10574** Posted **Oct 1, 2016, 3:58 PM**

New foundation for tri-plex across from Three Sisters Lamp

Ire Narissis · #**10575** Posted **Oct 3, 2016, 2:26 PM**

Man, I'd love to see what those Old City Hall condos are like. I adore that building.

Helladog · #**10576** Posted **Oct 6, 2016, 1:50 AM**

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Man, I'd love to see what those Old City Hall condos are like. I adore that building.

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Ire Narissis · #**10577** Posted **Oct 6, 2016, 2:08 PM**

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Dang. You think I could get half a million bucks for a kidney? I'll give two! Put me on dialysis!

cdnguys · #**10578** Posted **Oct 9, 2016, 12:41 PM**

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These pics are for the Royal building across the street. Pic of building is the Old City Hall building adjoining Britts pub

Walk then Run · #**10579** Posted **Oct 9, 2016, 9:04 PM**

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I hope this person won an award for their work! oh my goodness!

on Douglas Ave.

Untitled1 by James McGrath, on Flickr

Untitled by James McGrath, on Flickr

Untitled3 by James McGrath, on Flickr

Untitled2 by James McGrath, on Flickr

This has been completed for at least two years now, and it was very nice to see when driving by as it was being worked on!

I see and feel the city turning the corner on positive outlooks...it's the same sort of thing I experienced in Moncton in the early 90's...maybe it was the unbelievable summer we had, or are we about to see the once and mighty proud city take it's rightful place as NB's economic and urbanized powerhouse! Rise Port City!

Southpaw78 · #**10580** Posted **Oct 9, 2016, 10:04 PM**

A series of articles this week on the potential comeback of Saint John's Old North End. Here's one:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...anor-1.3795655