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Re-Imagine Churchill Square
Re-imagine Churchill Square as a premiere public space for all residents of St. John’s.
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Heritage Plan
The City of St. John’s new Heritage Plan will guide the city in managing, maintaining, and protecting our heritage resources in the future.
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Age-Friendly City
The City of St. John’s is recognized as being age-friendly through World Health Organization (WHO).
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Downtown Pedestrian Mall Long-Term Plan
The What We Heard was released on April 15, 2025. Business and public feedback will help inform a long-term plan for the DPM.
City Infrastructure and Facilities
H. G. R. Mews Community Centre replacement
Construction for the new community centre in Mundy Pond Park, to replace the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, is well underway.
Water Access/Slipway Quidi Vidi
At the Jan. 21, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting Council approved $750,000 for the replacement of slipway. Project details will be shared as construction work begins.
Movement and Transportation
Duckworth-Plymouth Loop
This location was identified as a candidate for a pilot project because of many concerns by the public about the area as a confusing and hazardous location.
Rawlins Cross - Unsignalized Traffic Circulation
This pilot project looked to determine if capacity, level of service, and safety in this area can be improved.
Bike St. John's Master Plan
The plan was approved by Council on June 10, 2019.
Public Transit Operational Review
The Public Transit Review was presented to Council November 2019.
Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Path
Kelly's Brook Shared-Use-Path is the first catalyst project coming from the Bike St John's Master Plan.
Elizabeth Avenue Shared-Use Path and Road Improvements
A portion of Elizabeth Avenue is being reconstructed from Bonaventure Avenue to Freshwater Road.
Shared Use Paths 2023
The City is building a comprehensive active transportation network that gets people where they want to go safely.
Major's Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements
The City of St. John’s will be upgrading Major’s Path, from Hebron Way to Portugal Cove Road, and constructing a new roundabout
Parks, Trails and Recreation
H. G. R. Mews Community Centre replacement
Construction for the new community centre in Mundy Pond Park, to replace the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, is well underway.
Bike St. John's Master Plan
The plan was approved by Council on June 10, 2019.
Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Path
Kelly's Brook Shared-Use-Path is the first catalyst project coming from the Bike St John's Master Plan.
Galway Village Green -Phase 1 Playground Development
Galway Green Village - Phase 1 opened in September 2023.
Shared Use Paths 2023
The City is building a comprehensive active transportation network that gets people where they want to go safely.
Fortis Canada Games Complex
The Fortis Canada Games Complex is being constructed to support the 2025 Canada Games
Cowan Park Tennis to Pickleball Court Conversion
The City is considering converting two tennis courts in Cowan Park to pickleball courts.
Recreation Master Plan
To support the delivery of quality recreation opportunities, the City is completing a Recreation Master Plan
Strategic Planning, Budgets and Policy
Building the Affordable Housing Strategy
The 10-Year City of St. John’s Affordable Housing Strategy was approved by Council on Nov. 19, 2018.
H. G. R. Mews Community Centre replacement
Construction for the new community centre in Mundy Pond Park, to replace the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, is well underway.
Long Pond Flow Control Structure and Flood Mitigation
The Rennies River watershed has been subjected to major flood events caused by river flooding.
Duckworth-Plymouth Loop
This location was identified as a candidate for a pilot project because of many concerns by the public about the area as a confusing and hazardous location.
Water Street Infrastructure Project
Phase 5 of the project was completed in July 2023.
Rawlins Cross - Unsignalized Traffic Circulation
This pilot project looked to determine if capacity, level of service, and safety in this area can be improved.
Audit Function Review
The City created a 3-person Panel to advise if the governance process for its Internal Audit Function best serves the goals of accountability and transparency.
Bike St. John's Master Plan
The plan was approved by Council on June 10, 2019.
Public Transit Operational Review
The Public Transit Review was presented to Council November 2019.
Eric Street Affordable Home Ownership Project
The City’s Affordable Housing Strategy outlines a commitment to identify land for affordable housing opportunities and to support partners.
Re-Imagine Churchill Square
Re-imagine Churchill Square as a premiere public space for all residents of St. John’s.
Healthy City Strategy
The strategy was approved in 2021.
Heritage By-Law
The approval of the Heritage By-Law will be coordinated with the approval of Envision St. John’s to avoid any gap in heritage regulations.
Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Path
Kelly's Brook Shared-Use-Path is the first catalyst project coming from the Bike St John's Master Plan.
City Influencers
An online space where individuals aged 18 to 30 can provide feedback on city-related topics in a quick and easy manner.
Galway Village Green -Phase 1 Playground Development
Galway Green Village - Phase 1 opened in September 2023.
375 Waterford Bridge Road
Four parcels of land have been expropriated and identified for potential redevelopment as affordable housing to date, including 375 Waterford Bridge Road.
245 Forest Road
Four parcels of land have been expropriated and identified for potential redevelopment as affordable housing to date, including 245 Forest Road.
80-90 Empire Avenue
Four parcels of land have been expropriated and identified for potential redevelopment as affordable housing to date, including 80-90 Empire Avenue.
Budget 2022 and beyond
The City is planning for its 2022 budget and has moved to a new budget cycle to better reflect changes to the assessment cycle.
Heritage Plan
The City of St. John’s new Heritage Plan will guide the city in managing, maintaining, and protecting our heritage resources in the future.
Planning St. John's
This project page provides a central spot where the public can find information on planning applications and give feedback.
Canada Drive Active Transportation & Road Safety Improvements
Canada Drive is being reconstructed with a shared-use path (SUP) along the south side of the street between Columbus Drive and Cowan Heights Elementary School.
188 New Pennywell Road
The City has received an application from Nidus Development Inc. to rezone property at 188 New Pennywell Road.
4 Merrymeeting Road
The City has received an application from Brookfield Plains Inc. for two Apartment Buildings, with a total of twenty-two (22) dwelling units at 4 Merrymeeting Road.
20 George's Pond Road
The City has received an application from Nosegard Holdings Limited to rezone a portion of land at 20 George’s Pond Road for residential and commercial development.
Elizabeth Avenue Shared-Use Path and Road Improvements
A portion of Elizabeth Avenue is being reconstructed from Bonaventure Avenue to Freshwater Road.
214 Waterford Bridge Road
The City has received an application from Jendore Ltd. for a four-storey Apartment Building at 214 Waterford Bridge Road, with a total of eighty-five (85) dwelling units.
Housing Needs Assessment
As part of the Affordable Housing Strategy, the City of St. John's conducted a 2023 Housing Needs Assessment.
Downtown Neighbourhood Plan
Downtown St. John’s is a vibrant neighbourhood, recognized and appreciated for its unique and colourful residential neighbourhoods
Text Amendment - Heritage Use Definition and Conditions
Council is considering amending the St. John's Development Regulations to clarify the definition of a Heritage Use and add conditions for building extensions.
Shared Use Paths 2023
The City is building a comprehensive active transportation network that gets people where they want to go safely.
Fortis Canada Games Complex
The Fortis Canada Games Complex is being constructed to support the 2025 Canada Games
City of St. John's Accessibility Plan
The City of St. John's 2024-2026 Accessibility Plan was released December 2023.
Text Amendment: Accessory Buildings in Unserviced Areas
Council is considering amending the St. John's Development Regulations to remove the 6 metre setback requirement for accessory buildings in unserviced areas.
Cowan Park Tennis to Pickleball Court Conversion
The City is considering converting two tennis courts in Cowan Park to pickleball courts.
Age-Friendly City
The City of St. John’s is recognized as being age-friendly through World Health Organization (WHO).
Building Safer Communities: Addressing Violence & Crime in St. John's
The City of St. John’s is seeking public input and recommendations from residents and the community on addressing violence and crime in the municipality.
Recreation Master Plan
To support the delivery of quality recreation opportunities, the City is completing a Recreation Master Plan
7 Waterford Bridge Road
The City has received an application from Harbour Capital Corp. to rezone 7 Waterford Bridge Road
57 Margaret's Place
Stonemount Enterprises Limited has requested the City rezone 57 Margaret’s Place
34 New Cove Road
This application is now closed. The amendment came into effect on May 9, 2025 when notice was published in the NL Gazette.
51 Hazelwood Crescent
The City has received an application from RTO Capital Inc to rezone 51 Hazelwood Crescent.
50 Bennett Avenue
The City has received an application to rezone land at 50 Bennett Avenue.
50 International Place
The City has received an application to rezone 50 International Place
21 Merrymeeting Road
The City received an application from The HUB to convert office space into six (6) bedrooms with a common area and shared bathroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities.
Major's Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements
The City of St. John’s will be upgrading Major’s Path, from Hebron Way to Portugal Cove Road, and constructing a new roundabout
Text and Map Amendment - Wetlands
Council is considering a text and map amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations regarding wetlands.
University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrades (at Prince Philip Drive)
The City of St. John's will be upgrading storm sewer infrastructure on University Avenue and Prince Philip Drive.
Text Amendment - Housing
The federal government created the $4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund to spur municipalities to help foster more housing.
Water Access/Slipway Quidi Vidi
At the Jan. 21, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting Council approved $750,000 for the replacement of slipway. Project details will be shared as construction work begins.
Affordable Housing Projects
Council approved the 10-Year City of St. John’s Affordable Housing Strategy on November 19, 2018
26 Alexander Street
The City has received an application to rezone property at 26 Alexander Street
231 Main Road
The City has received an application to rezone 231 Main Road from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone to allow four (4) residential units.
1 Clift's-Baird's Cove
The City received an application from John Hearn Architects Inc. on behalf of the property owner, Sonco Group Inc
55 Groves Road
The City received an application to rezone 55 Groves Road from the Rural Residential Infill (RRI) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2)
38 Robin Hood Bay Road
The City received an application from Newco Metal & Auto Recycling Ltd. to rezone land at 38 Robin Hood Bay Road
113 Blackmarsh Road
The City received an application for 113 Blackmarsh Road
121-125 Bay Bulls Road
The City has received an application to rezone land at 121-125 Bay Bulls Road
Main Road and Shoal Bay Road, Goulds
The City is considering extending the Residential 1 (R1) Zone along Main Road and Shoal Bay Road for areas that can now be serviced with municipal water and sewage
7 Rickett's Road
The City has received an application from Emerald Atlantic Group Inc. to rezone land at 7 Rickett’s Road.
1-5 Petty Harbour Road
The City has received an application to rezone land at 1-5 Petty Harbour Road
424 Kenmount Road
The City received an application from Bristol Development Inc to rezone a portion of land at 424 Kenmount Road.
18 Mount Cashel Road
The City has received an application to rezone 18 Mount Cashel Road from the Residential 2 Cluster (R2C) Zone to the Apartment 1 (A1) Zone.
PlannDanny Drive
The City has received an application from Atlantic Trailer and Equipment Ltd. to rezone land at 242 Danny Drive.
358-376 Portugal Cove Place
The City has received an application from GLD Homes Ltd. to rezone land at 358-376 Portugal Cove Place
19 King's Bridge Road
The City has received an application to rezone property at 19 King's Bridge Road
45-53 Blackmarsh Road
The City has received an application to rezone 45-53 Blackmarsh Road from the Industrial Commercial (IC) Zone to the Commercial Mixed (CM) Zone
Downtown Pedestrian Mall Long-Term Plan
The What We Heard was released on April 15, 2025. Business and public feedback will help inform a long-term plan for the DPM.
46 Hazelwood Crescent
The City has received an application to rezone property at 46 Hazelwood Crescent from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to the Apartment 1 (A1) Zone...
425 Blackmarsh Road (Welland Street)
The City has received an application to rezone a portion of land at 425 Blackmarsh Road (Welland Street) from the Apartment 2 (A2) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone.
Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan
The City of St. John’s is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the community of Cowan Heights.
University Area Neighbourhood Plan
The City of St. John’s is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the University Area.
Capital Construction Projects
A capital project is a project to construct, renew or expand the City’s capital assets (i.e. facilities, roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and equipment).
Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations
Envision St. John's is the city’s guiding document for land use and growth.
Curlew Place
The City has received an application to rezone land at Curlew Place (500 Kenmount Road) from the R1 Zone to the R2 Zone to accommodate Semi-Detached Dwellings.
51 Hazelwood Crescent 2024
75 Lady Anderson Street
The City has received an application to rezone 75 Lady Anderson Street from the Residential Reduced Lot (RRL) Zone to the Residential 1 (R1) Zone.
18 Campbell Avenue
The City is considering an application for 18 Campbell Avenue
425 Blackmarsh Road (Between 418 Blackmarsh Road + 70 Welland Street)
The City has received an application to rezone a portion of land at 425 Blackmarsh Road (Welland Street) from the Apartment 2 (A2) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2) Zone
222 LeMarchant Road - Text Amendment - Dwelling Units on 1st Storey
The City has received an application to amend the Envision St. John's Development Regulations to allow dwelling units on the first storey within the COH Zone.
125 Southlands Boulevard
The City has received an application from CGI Development Inc. to rezone land at 125 Southlands Boulevard
746 Blackmarsh Road
The City has received an application to rezone land at 746 Blackmarsh Road from the Rural Residential (RR) Zone to the Apartment 1 (A1) Zone for a Cluster Development.
725 Southlands Boulevard (Galway) 2025
The City has received an application from Galway Residential GP Inc. to revise a map (Schedule B in Appendix D) of the Planned Mixed Development 1 (PMD 1) Zone.
Map Amendment - Wetlands - Southlands SL1
Council is considering a map amendment to Appendix C, Map 4 "Waterways and Wetlands" of the Envision St. John's Development Regulations.
146 Casey Street
The City has received an application to rezone property at 146 Casey Street from the Residential Downtown (RD) to the Apartment Downtown (AD) Zone...
7 Waterford Bridge Road (2025)
The City has since received two new applications from Harbour Capital Corp. for the subject property.
500 Kenmount Road
Council is considering rezoning a portion of land at 500 Kenmount Road above the 190-metre contour elevation.
City - Owned Vacant Land
The City's Affordable Housing Strategy, outlines a commitment to identify city-owned vacant land for potential redevelopment as affordable housing.
Rennies River Flood Mitigation - Portugal Cove Rd to Kings Bridge Rd
The Rennies River Catchment Stormwater Management Plan (RRCSMP) was completed in 2014.
725 Southlands Boulevard (Galway) 2023
The City has received an application from Galway Residential GP Incorporated to revise Schedules A to D in the Planned Mixed Development 1 (PMD1) Zone.
