Staff from Growth and Community Development are aiming to bring a final copy of the Neighbourhood Plan through adoption in early 2019. For more information on the plan, please sign up for updates via: https://goo.gl/forms/FpJrnykDCZkxxw302, or check out the City website at http://www.saintjohn.ca/en/home/cityhall/developmentgrowth/neighbourhood-plan.aspx. The website will remain live, but in archive mode.

On May 22, 2018 Common Council endorsed the draft release of the plan for further public consultation over the period of June. Staff are aiming to initiate formal adoption in the fall of 2018. The documents are available in the Info section of this website.

Be a part of what’s taking shape on the central peninsula. The City of Saint John and Urban Strategies Inc. is hosting a public open house to share progress on the development of the neighbourhood plan and to receive feedback on the draft materials and direction of the plan. This will include: • Concept plans and development strategies for areas of the Central Peninsula identified as significant areas of growth and change • An action strategy outlining a wide range of actions, policies and advocacy positions to support both the economic, physical and social development of the Central Peninsula • Draft recommendations for updates to the City’s Heritage program • An open space and mobility strategy for the Central Peninsula • The framework of a new urban design program to encourage growth and investment that is compatible with and enhances the existing environment Schedule: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Sign In, learn more about the project & share your thoughts 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Presentation of the proposed direction for the Neighbourhood Plan 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Meet, mingle & share your thoughts at the stations RSVP through this invitation or by emailing planningadmin@saintjohn.ca Can’t make it to the Open House? Provide feedback by visiting our website www.takingshapeSJ.ca. The draft materials presented at the open house will be posted for you to provide additional feedback.

The Central Peninsula Summit public workshop is a free event structured around a series of thematic discussions. Participants will be presented background information, and then invited to explore ideas and key place-making opportunities within each theme to bring about positive change and better position the Central Peninsula as a valued place where people want to live, work,recreate, and raise a family. - The ideas that emerge from the Summit will shape the Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Action Plan, which will demonstrate how strategic public sector improvements and private sector developments can bring about positive transformation over the next 25 years. - Location: Saint John the Baptist - King Edward School 223 St. James Street - Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Lunch & Refreshments Provided!

Following the conclusion of the stakeholder workshop, the Taking Shape Team will be welcoming the public to an open house style "Pin Up" event, where residents can view and comment on the feedback provided during the days session. Location: Saint John the Baptist - King Edward School 223 St. James Street Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

The Central Peninsula Summit stakeholder workshop is a free event structured around a series of thematic discussions. Participants will be presented background information, and then invited to explore ideas and key place-making opportunities within each theme to bring about positive change and better position the Central Peninsula as a valued place where people want to live, work,recreate, and raise a family. - The ideas that emerge from the Summit will shape the Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Action Plan, which will demonstrate how strategic public sector improvements and private sector developments can bring about positive transformation over the next 25 years. - Location: Saint John the Baptist - King Edward School 223 St. James Street - Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Lunch & Refreshments Provided!

The Central Peninsula Summit Kick-Off evening is an opportunity to learn about the Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Action Plan, the Summit, and to broadly explore key themes , as well as key issues and opportunities facing the Peninsula. The project team will provide a detailed presentation on the community feedback provided so far, on the opportunities and challenges that the Central Peninsula faces today, and describe the nature of the visioning exploration to occur over the next two days of the Summit. Location: Saint John the Baptist - King Edward School 223 St. James Street - Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM - Refreshments Provided!

Come join us for the official public launch of the Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan. This is a great opportunity to learn about the project, opportunities for future engagement and to share your thoughts on the future direction of the Central Peninsula. The Event will be held at the Interaction School of the Performing Arts, located at 228 Germain Street.