Local developers Stephen Brittain and Lee Seale plan to build the Telegraph Square at the corner of Canterbury Street and Grannan Lane. (Image submitted)
What is now a parking lot will get a major upgrade.
Two local developers announcing plans to build a six-story wood frame mixed commercial and residential structure at the corner of Canterbury Street and Grannan Lane.
Stephen Brittain and Lee Seale revealing rendering of The Telegraph which will be home to 32 residential units along with street-level retail and commercial space.
“The corner of Canterbury Street and Grannan Lane is a prime location for development,” said Stephen Brittain. “We will create a building that fits with the character of the neighbourhood to add to the growing vibrancy in the Uptown core. The project actually replicates the original footprint of the Telegraph building that stood there before the mid-1990s.” Brittain said.
Marc Dionne of the Saint John Parking Commission has addressed the parking question on everyone’s mind saying the change in overall parking supply will be minimal.
“We are exploring options to replace the hourly spots that will be lost with a comparable number of spaces in lots at the corner of Canterbury and Princess. We’re also looking at a couple of different options to add additional monthly parking spots including the Fundy Quay site.” Dionne said.
Introducing The Telegraph, 6-story wood-frame mixed commercial & residential dev't planned for Canterbury at Grannan in @uptownsaintjohn @cityofsaintjohn https://t.co/klm5LLW7eZ pic.twitter.com/PI8KOtYAvz
— Develop Saint John (@DevelopSJ) August 1, 2019
Steve Carson, CEO of Develop Saint John, says they have been facilitating conversations between the developer, the Saint John Parking Commission and neighbours to explain the nature of the development.
“We’ve been exploring opportunities to overcome any concerns, and have been sharing how The Telegraph will benefit the entire area. It will bring in new residents, more customers, more vibrancy, increase revenue for the City, and ultimately boost property values across the board.” Carson said.
Uptown Saint John’s offices will be one of the project’s closest neighbours.
Nancy Tissington, executive director, says there is very high demand for new and newly renovated housing uptown.
“As more and more people choose to live life Uptown the demand will continue to grow. Seeing this lot infilled with retail and residential space is another good sign of a city on the move,” Tissington said.
Work on The Telegraph starts next spring.
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