The public is invited to provide feedback on the Draft Heritage Strategic Plan, which will guide the city in managing, maintaining, and protecting our heritage resources in the future. The plan aligns with the Envision St. John’s Municipal Plan and the Heritage By-Law.
The name of the document has been updated to Heritage Strategic Plan to better reflect the purpose of the document. It is not a statutory policy document, but rather a strategic plan that will guide Council’s decisions over the life span of the plan.
The Heritage Strategic Plan looks beyond built heritage and includes goals and initiatives for the City’s cultural heritage and landscapes, festivals, historic events, stories/oral traditions, place names, and public art. It sets a Vision and Goals to be achieved over a 10 year period (2025-2035).
Vision
St. John’s is a city that recognizes, celebrates and safeguards our past and present, to set a foundation for our future. Through the retention/protection of built, cultural, and intangible heritage, St. John’s is sustainable, inclusive and fosters a sense of place and belonging for all residents.
Goals
To implement the vision, the City has created five priorities which have been categorized into goals and action items, and will be implemented over the next 10 years.
1- Protect Built Heritage
2- Expand the Heritage Narrative
3- Develop Municipal and Community Expertise
4- Create Awareness and Support Heritage Education
5- Collaborate with Governments and Agencies
Learn more about the Heritage Strategic Plan by reviewing the draft document.
Residents and interested parties are also invited to attend the open house on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Foran Greene Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall. The event will begin with a short presentation, followed by open house style engagement.
To learn more about St. John's Heritage, please see the FAQs.
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Draft Heritage Strategic Plan Released
Review the Draft Heritage Strategic Plan. and provide feedback using the tools on this page, attend the open house, or email engage@stjohns.ca by Friday, July 4, 2025.
Question 1
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Does the Vision statement align with your vision for heritage matters in St. John's?
Question 2
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What is your level of agreement with Goal 1: Protect Built Heritage
Question 3
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What is your level of agreement with Goal 2: Expand the Heritage Narrative
Question 4
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What is your level of agreement with Goal 3: Develop Municipal and Community Expertise
Question 5
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What is your level of agreement with Goal 4: Create Awareness and Support Heritage Education
Question 6
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What is your level of agreement with Goal 5: Collaborate with Governments and Agencies
Do you have any suggested changes to the vision statment?
St. John’s is a city that recognizes, celebrates and safeguards our past and present, to set a foundation for our future. Through the retention/protection of built, cultural, and intangible heritage, St. John’s is sustainable, inclusive and fosters a sense of place and belonging for all residents. (max 140 characters).
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13 June, 2025
Ward 5 Resident says:
Vegetation planted by humans - gardens, trees - is integral to heritage.
"Sense of Place" includes natural env, can't be disregarded.
13 June, 2025
Ward 5 Resident says:
no mention of biological / natural heritages. Assumes singular vision - one past / present / future shared by all those considered as "our"
Review the Actions for each Goal, starting on Page 13.
Which Actions should be prioritized?
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13 June, 2025
Ward 5 Resident says:
Vegetation planted by humans - gardens, trees - is integral to heritage.
"Sense of Place" includes natural env, can't be disregarded.
13 June, 2025
Ward 5 Resident says:
no mention of biological / natural heritages. Assumes singular vision - one past / present / future shared by all those considered as "our"
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