University Area Neighbourhood Plan

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The City of St. John’s is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the University Area. The Neighbourhood Plan aims to take the visions we set for the City through Envision St. John's and make them real at the community/neighbourhood level. This plan will be shaped by the 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 the University Area needs to be grounded in an understanding of the unique characteristics of the community. The plan will incorporate the needs and desires of the people who live, work, and play in these neighbourhoods. The University Area Neighbourhood Plan will focus on the area highlighted on the map above.

Current Context

The University Area neighbourhood is in central St. John’s. The neighbourhood is bound by Freshwater Road on the south side, Pippy Park forming most of the northwest side, and Parade Street, Newton Road, Bonaventure Avenue and Allandale Road making up the east side. Known for being the home of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), the neighbourhood includes parks, schools, sports fields and the Rabbittown local community centre. The Health Sciences Centre, the largest hospital in the province, is located in the neighbourhood. Most of the area is made up of single-detached housing, except for the south side above Elizabeth Avenue which is mainly made up of campus and community facilities.

How to Get Involved!

The first phase of engagement is now closed - thank you to all who provided feedback. Stay tuned for the What We Heard Report detailing the results from this phase of engagement in January 2025 and we look forward to seeing you for the next round of engagement in Spring 2025.

Other Relevant Projects

Did you know the same kind of Neighbourhood Plan project is taking place for the Cowan Heights neighbourhood? Visit the Cowan Heights project page.

The City of St. John’s is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the University Area. The Neighbourhood Plan aims to take the visions we set for the City through Envision St. John's and make them real at the community/neighbourhood level. This plan will be shaped by the 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 the University Area needs to be grounded in an understanding of the unique characteristics of the community. The plan will incorporate the needs and desires of the people who live, work, and play in these neighbourhoods. The University Area Neighbourhood Plan will focus on the area highlighted on the map above.

Current Context

The University Area neighbourhood is in central St. John’s. The neighbourhood is bound by Freshwater Road on the south side, Pippy Park forming most of the northwest side, and Parade Street, Newton Road, Bonaventure Avenue and Allandale Road making up the east side. Known for being the home of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), the neighbourhood includes parks, schools, sports fields and the Rabbittown local community centre. The Health Sciences Centre, the largest hospital in the province, is located in the neighbourhood. Most of the area is made up of single-detached housing, except for the south side above Elizabeth Avenue which is mainly made up of campus and community facilities.

How to Get Involved!

The first phase of engagement is now closed - thank you to all who provided feedback. Stay tuned for the What We Heard Report detailing the results from this phase of engagement in January 2025 and we look forward to seeing you for the next round of engagement in Spring 2025.

Other Relevant Projects

Did you know the same kind of Neighbourhood Plan project is taking place for the Cowan Heights neighbourhood? Visit the Cowan Heights project page.

Page last updated: 09 Dec 2024, 12:57 PM