Check out the Rennie's River Neighbourhood Plan

About the Project

The City of St. John’s is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the Rennie's River Neighbourhood. This plan will guide future redevelopment and improvements in the area – from the types of uses and the shape of buildings, to streets and park upgrades. Two phases of engagement are included in the planning process to ensure that the needs and desires of the people who live, work, and play there are incorporated in the Neighbourhood Plan.

The boundary of Rennie’s River generally follows Prince Philip Drive, Torbay Road, Military Road, and Bonaventure Avenue.

Neighbourhood Vision and Strategy

A map of the Rennie's River neighbourhood neighbourhood strategies.

VISION

Rennie’s River will continue to be a walkable, vibrant neighbourhood and an important cultural, historic, and recreational place in St. John’s. As the neighbourhood grows, active transportation, transit, parks, and housing options will be improved to support well-being and access to everyday needs.

NEIGHBOURHOOD STRATEGIES

The Neighbourhood Strategy for Rennie's River identifies five strategies for how the neighbourhood will accommodate growth and achieve the overall vision and objectives of this Plan.

  1. Rennie’s River Neighbourhood Intensification Area
    Focus highest intensity, mixed-use growth in the existing Torbay Road and Macdonald Drive Intensification Area with integrated walking routes, active transportation, and transit to provide more housing opportunities close to neighbourhood services.

  2. Elizabeth Avenue Mixed-Use Corridor
    Transition this corridor from car-oriented commercial and office area to a walkable street-oriented mixed-use area in coordination with planned pedestrian and bike improvements along this corridor.

  3. Rennie’s River Trail and Park Improvements
    Conduct minor improvements to wayfinding and trail amenities to support pedestrian use and safety, while retaining the natural experience along the trail. Through further engagement with the community, conduct improvements to parks throughout the neighbourhood to increase year-round use and accessibility.

  4. Churchill Square Neighbourhood Hub
    Continue to reinforce Churchill Square’s role as a mixed-use neighbourhood hub by supporting existing businesses, allowing additional mixed-use redevelopment, and formalizing an outdoor community gathering space in Churchill Park.

  5. Georgestown and Ecclesiastical District
    Support the sensitive adaptation of designated Heritage Buildings for new uses to encourage tourism, employment, and community gathering and improve the pedestrian experience and vibrancy of the Ecclesiastical District. Support existing and new local commercial uses that fit within the heritage context of the area while continuing to support medium density residential in Georgestown.

Quick Poll

What do you think of the key proposed neighbourhood strategies for Rennie's River?

This poll has concluded.

  • Agree with all
    28% (38 votes)
  • Agree with most
    54% (73 votes)
  • Agree with some
    13% (18 votes)
  • Neutral
    1% (2 votes)
  • Disagree with some
    2% (3 votes)
  • Disagree with most
    1% (2 votes)
  • Disagree with all
    0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 136

Which of the strategies do you support the most?

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  • 1. Torbay Road: Transit-supported Redevelopment
    10% (13 votes)
  • 2. Elizabeth Avenue: Mixed-Use Corridor
    13% (17 votes)
  • 3. Larch Park: Redesign and Upgrades
    12% (15 votes)
  • 4. Churchill Square and Park: Neighbourhood Hub
    17% (22 votes)
  • 5. Prioritized Bike Connection
    9% (11 votes)
  • 6. Georgestown: Historic Commercial Revitalization
    5% (7 votes)
  • 7. Ecclesiastical District: Adaptive Re-Use and Pedestrian Improvements
    4% (5 votes)
  • 8. Rennie's River: Natural Trail
    30% (39 votes)
Total Votes: 129

Which of the strategies do you support the least?

This poll has concluded.

  • 1. Torbay Road: Transit-supported Redevelopment
    15% (24 votes)
  • 2. Elizabeth Avenue: Mixed-Use Corridor
    9% (14 votes)
  • 3. Larch Park: Redesign and Upgrades
    7% (11 votes)
  • 4. Churchill Square and Park: Neighbourhood Hub
    7% (11 votes)
  • 5. Prioritized Bike Connection
    19% (30 votes)
  • 6. Georgestown: Historic Commercial Revitalization
    16% (26 votes)
  • 7. Ecclesiastical District: Adaptive Re-Use and Pedestrian Improvements
    7% (12 votes)
  • 8. Rennie's River: Natural Trail
    21% (34 votes)
Total Votes: 162

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Help us plan the future of Rennie's River, Central and Mundy Pond neighbourhoods!

The City of St. John’s is creating a Neighbourhood Plan for your community. These plans will guide future redevelopment and improvements in the area – from the types of uses and the shape of buildings, to streets and park upgrades.

Provide feedback using the map tool to tell us about important places, connections, and active transportation in your neighbourhood.

This phase of engagement is open from August 26 to September 28, 2025.

The feedback we hear will help inform how future redevelopment and improvements are prioritized in the Neighbourhood Plans.

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