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Welcoming NBCC student Laura Lunn
I’m thrilled to welcome Laura Lunn to our office in Saint John for a 5-week work practicum for the NBCC marketing program. The 5-week work term is the culmination of the 2 year program. We’re hoping to help Laura hone her marketing skills and to assist her in finding full time work in her field after her graduation this June.
We’ve only had her with us for a few days and she’s already helping us step up our marketing “game”. Watch for us around the uptown together over the next 4 weeks and if you are looking for someone with marketing skills…please stop us and say hello.
You’re invited to follow Laura on Twitter at @lauralunn888
or connect with Laura on LinkedIn HERE
#91KING residential design/floorplans
The sky’s the limit for this former Woolworth’s building…literally! Zoning allows for up to 20 storeys. As an added bonus there are no heritage restrictions. What is the highest and best use? The ground floor must remain commercial (think shops, restaurants etc…) but the upper floors could be just about anything. Since Saint John is already experiencing high vacancy rates in the office leasing market, residential probably makes the most sense. Just imagine apartments and/or condos overlooking King’s Square. Floorplans have been designed to show what could be done including a proposed parking garage in the basement. Check it out…
Interested in seeing this in more detail? Click to download .pdf >>> Proposed Condo floorplan
Have ideas for this building? Tweet them! #91KING
#222water Waterfront Redevelopment Opportunity
View of Building from Water Street
Located at the core of redevelopment of one of the oldest port cities in North America. Current group of owners are looking to sell or partner with investors with the goal of realizing 222 Water’s full potential.
The building is 50’ x 100’, 7 stories high and approximately 32,900 square feet of gross leasable space.
The property has a very flexible zoning. The property is not flagged as “heritage” which means developers will have the utmost leeway for creativity and design.
Follow #222water on Twitter. For more info & additional photos click HERE
PHOTO GALLERY
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- Street view from Prince William showing proximity to Harbour
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- Brick Walls
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- Entire building has been gutted and ready for fit ups
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- 1 level up from Water
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- View of Water Street from upper floors
Brideau speaks to importance of a vibrant downtown core
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) held its 20th annual Business Outlook Conference on November 3-7 in Halifax, St. John’s, Saint John and Charlottetown. APEC just released the Conference Report “A Look Ahead at the Region’s Economy in 2020”. This report summarizes the key messages from APEC staff and industry panelists, who discussed what businesses can do to prepare for 2020. Two panelists spoke to the issue of urban development:
Andy Fillmore, Vice-President of Planning and Development at Waterfront Development, discussed the need for sustainable, attractive urban development to entice young workers to live in the region. He explained how decades of suburban development in Halifax and underdevelopment in the downtown core has caused a hollowing out of the city’s population. He talked about how young professionals are looking for walkable communities and living in apartments and condos as opposed to purchasing single dwelling suburban homes and cars due to financial constraints and the desire to live a healthier lifestyle. Citing his work with the Council for Canadian Urbanism, Fillmore called for more progressive, sustainable urban development to improve economic health and social inclusiveness.
Keith Brideau, Founder of Historica Group of Companies, described new opportunities for growth in the downtown core. Through his experience of living in urban spaces in Toronto, Brideau was inspired to work in urban development. New IT companies with young professionals want to be based in downtown cores to have access to decision makers and because their employees are based in urban areas. Brideau discussed how housing affordability is an issue with more people looking to live in condos and apartments. He also highlighted baby boomers as an emerging market as maintenance costs for single dwelling homes will be undesirable.
Click HERE to view and/or download the entire report.
MAIN STREET REDESIGN GAINS STEAM
“SAINT JOHN – A long-held vision to redevelop Main Street from a tired, six-lane “eyesore” to a vibrant corridor with condominiums, shops and a view of the harbour could become reality if the province adopts changes to what is now a provincially designated highway.
A group of politicians and residents have met with government officials to push the proposal forward, which could also include an innovative funding scheme that could help municipalities across the province.
“Right now it’s a terrible waste of land – valuable land,” said Coun. John MacKenzie, who got Common Council’s support on the proposal earlier this year. “Land that, when you build up, could look over the harbour.
Impressions of Saint John. A quote from a Haligonian…
I just received an email from a business associate from Halifax who was in town last week. This is what he said:
“I must say I like the vibe of downtown Saint John. It seems to be more alive and there is more vibrancy and activity than in downtown Halifax. I just like the feel of it.”
It’s always nice to see things through someone else’s eyes. The hussle and bussle of the City Market always impresses! I should invite him back during cruise ship season!
Saint John Commercial Real Estate 