St. John's releases feedback on Rennie’s River, Central and Mundy Pond Neighbourhoods

The City of St. John’s has released public feedback on the development of plans for the Rennie’s River, Central and Mundy Pond neighbourhoods.

In the Rennie’s River area, there was an emphasis on protecting and enhancing green spaces and trails.

Participants highlighted pedestrian accessibility and crossings as areas for improvement.

Feedback also noted that the impacts of the housing and affordability crisis are being felt in Rennie’s River. This is affecting people and providers and affecting perceptions of safety in public spaces.

It was also noted that there are many unique areas that warrant specific consideration in the Neighbourhood Plan, including Churchill Park, Georgestown, Kenny’s Pond, and the Ecclesiastical District.

While participants indicated a need for more affordable and senior housing to support new residents and those aging in place, there is concern about the rate of change.

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In the Central and Mundy Pond area, parks, ponds, and residents described parks as one of the defining strengths of the area. There was a call to improve mobility for all modes of transportation.

There were a significant number of comments focused on the perception of safety, reflecting a mix of worry about crime, open drug use in public spaces, and property damage.

Residents generally supported having more housing options, primarily smaller formats like townhouses, seniors-oriented units, and semi-detached dwellings.

Participants described wanting more options for everyday destinations such as coffee shops, retail, community programming, and places to gather that feel comfortable and neighbourly.

The Central and Mundy Pond neighbourhoods are being studied together due to their proximity and many shared characteristics.