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.

Phase 2 Engagement is focused on the draft vision and neighbourhood strategies, which were developed from technical analyses and the feedback received in Phase 1. The vision reflects the overall intent for the future of the neighbourhood. The Neighbourhood Strategy is a visual summary of the key changes proposed for the Neighbourhood to achieve the vision.

VISION

The draft vision for Rennie's River is:

Rennie’s River will continue to be a walkable neighbourhood and an important cultural, historic, and recreational destination 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 Strategies are:

1. Torbay Road: Transit-supported Redevelopment
   Focus highest intensity, mixed-use growth in the existing Torbay Road and Macdonald Drive Intensification Area with integrated walking routes, and transit.
   
   
2. Elizabeth Avenue: Mixed-Use Corridor
   Allow for transition over time from commercial and office to mixed-use by allowing residential uses and improving pedestrian and bike connectivity.
   
   
3. Larch Park: Redesign and Upgrades
   Complete a Park Master Plan and engagement for the park to identify improvements for accessibility, wayfinding, and greater all-season use.
   
   
4. Churchill Square and Park: Neighbourhood Hub
   Continue to support existing businesses, allow for additional mixed-use development, and formalize an outdoor community gathering space in Churchill Park.
   
   
5. Prioritized Bike Connection
   In alignment with the St. John’s Bike Master Plan, prioritize the completion of the bike connections that link Churchill Park to the Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use Path.
   
   
6. Georgestown: Historic Commercial Revitalization
   Support commercial areas that fit within the heritage context of the area.
   
   
7. Ecclesiastical District: Adaptive Re-Use and Pedestrian Improvements
   Support the adaption of heritage buildings for new uses that encourage tourism and community gathering and improve pedestrian experience in the area.
   
   
8. Rennie’s River: Natural Trail
   Update the Bike St. John’s Master Plan to remove the planned bike connection on the Rennie’s River Trail and conduct minor improvements to wayfinding and trail amenities to support pedestrian use and safety.

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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.