City of Saint John Critical Priorities for Growth

Securing Our Economic and Social Future

Saint John is poised for transformative change. With unprecedented alignment among stakeholders, the time to act is now. By prioritizing strategic investments and policy reforms, we can strengthen our economic foundation and enhance quality of life for all New Brunswickers.

Six Critical Priorities

Heavy Industrial Tax Reform

• Keeping local tax revenue in Saint John to fund essential infrastructure and economic growth.
• Aligning municipal, provincial, and industry interests to create long-term financial stability.

Housing for All

• Expanding access to affordable and diverse housing options.
• Reducing affordable housing waitlists and removing development barriers.
• Ensuring inclusive growth that supports workforce retention and community well-being.

Simms Corner Redevelopment

• Improving key transportation routes on a national trade corridor that handles daily train and truck traffic in our industrial city.
• Enhancing rail and traffic flow and improving safety to support growth of the port, businesses, commuters, and residents.
• Strengthening connections between neighbourhoods and reducing truck traffic in residential areas, improving quality of life.

Lorneville Land Transfer for Industrial Expansion

• Unlocking land for large-scale economic development.
• Attracting new investments that create jobs and bolster regional/provincial growth.
• Coordinating with provincial partners to finalize the transfer.

Recreation & Community Spaces

• Investing in a multipurpose recreation facility to meet the growing needs of our residents.
• Enhancing community well-being through modern, accessible recreational amenities.

Saint John Energy Transformation

• Modernizing the century-old governance framework to align with national standards and position Saint John Energy as a leader in sustainable innovation.

Small City, Big Opportunities.

Saint John’s success is New Brunswick’s success. We invite our regional partners, the Province and the Federal Government to work with us in advancing these priorities, ensuring strong economic growth, modern infrastructure, and an outstanding quality of life for all.

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