Neighbourhood Plans
A Neighbourhood Plan takes the broad goals of Envision St. John’s, the City’s Municipal Plan, and brings them to life at the community level. These plans provide a detailed roadmap for how a specific area can grow and change in ways that reflect the needs of the people who live, work, and spend time there.
Rooted in community input and local data, a Neighbourhood Plan builds on existing municipal policies and considers the unique character of the area. It provides direction for land use, building types, transportation upgrades, park improvements, and protection of heritage features. In doing so, it helps ensure that future development fits the area’s identity while supporting City-wide goals. Neighbourhood Plans are legally binding, meaning future development in these areas must align with the plan's policies. Once approved by Council, any changes to neighbourhood plans require an amendment to the Municipal Plan and a public process.
Neighbourhood planning is a key part of the City’s action plan under the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).
Completed Neighbourhood Plans
University Area
The boundaries of the University Area are Freshwater Road on the
south, Prince Philip Drive and Pippy Park to the north, Allandale Road,
Bonaventure Avenue, Newtown Road and Parade Street along the
eastern edge of the plan area.
Cowan Heights
Located in the west end of St. John's, the boundaries of Cown Heights include the Team Gushue Highway (TGH) to the north and west, Columbus Drive to the east, and Topsail Road to the south.
Under Development
Help shape your neighbourhood! Neighbourhood plans are built on local feedback, and we actively engage with the community to ensure they reflect your needs and priorities. Click the icons below to explore active projects and share your input.
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