Phase 1 Engagement is Live!

Check out the opportunities to get involved between August 26 and September 28.

About the Project

The City of St. John’s is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the Rennie's River Neighbourhood. The Neighbourhood Plan will take the vision for the City outlined in the St. John's Municipal Plan and turn it into real actions at the neighbourhood level. The Neighbourhood Plan will draw from existing policies of the Municipal Plan, analysis of local conditions, and engagement within the neighbourhood and the wider community. To be successful, the vision and plan for Rennie's River needs to respond to the unique characteristics of the community and incorporate the needs and desires of the people who live, work, and play there.

The Rennie’s River Neighbourhood Plan will focus on the area highlighted on the map.

An image showing the map of the Rennies River neighbourhood and key neighbourhood areas

How to Get Involved

We want to hear from you! Engagement runs from August 26 to September 28. There are several ways to get involved and have your say:

  • Attend an Open House on Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Bannerman Pool House (25 Bannerman Road) from 5:00 - 8:00 PM.
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Current Context

Rennie’s River is a neighbourhood located in the east end of St. John’s. Its boundary generally follows Prince Philip Drive, Torbay Road, Military Road, and Bonaventure Avenue. Rennie’s River is home to some of St. John’s oldest neighbourhoods including the historic Georgestown and the Ecclesiastical District. Rennie’s River is also home to Churchill Park, one of St. John’s first suburbs built north of Newtown Road and developed under the “garden city” movement that prioritized access to greenspace.  

The neighbourhood continues to preserve its established, historic identity through its tree-lined streets, pathways, and abundance of parks. Rennie’s River contains several notable amenities and culturally significant sites, including Bannerman Park, the Rennie’s River Trail, The Rooms, Government House, the Colonial Building, and the Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. As a vibrant place for residents and visitors alike, it will be important for this Neighbourhood Plan to build upon these qualities and identify areas for improvement and development in the future. 

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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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