The Official Moncton, NB Project Thread

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by GregHickman

What are the other developments planned for Gunningsville?

Sorry Greg, I didn't mean to imply that there were any new imminent announcements.



You can see from the above plan that there will be a commercial node (red) at the corner of Gunninhsville Blvd and the future Bridgedale Blvd. Most of the rest of the land in the area is to be zoned residential (yellow). I predict strong residential growth in the area as the province will be building a new K-8 school (the green block of land off the Old Coach Road) just north of Bridgedale Blvd within the next two years. This school has already been announced.

[mylesmalley]

There's the new school there, for starters. If the past few openings have been any indication, that area will see a pretty massive flood of new residential construction as people try to get close by.

One thing I don't think has been brought up on the forum yet is the fact that Riverview has grown almost as far as it can southward within its current limits. The town's long term plans all show developments happening almost entirely in the Gunningsvill area, but I wonder if they'll start tossing the idea of annexing some land along Pine Glen Rd or out toward Lower Coverdale.

[JHikka]

That would be a lot of growth for Riverview if that were to all happen! I know that map had been posted before, and you did have me believing that there were imminent announcements re:Gunningsville Blvd.

What had gotten me excited was the prospect (I think Myles mentioned this) of a bridge being extended from Bridgedale over to the Dieppe side of the river.

[mylesmalley]

It'd be nice if they connected Old Coach Rd with Gunningsvill Blvd.

[mmmatt]

Mall update

- Marie Claire moved into former cards store
- Smart set moved into former Marie Claire while they renovate their store by the food court
- Booster Juice will open near Sobeys
- Pretzel Maker will open next to Booster Juice
- Former Roots is U/C (dunno what it is)
- Former Colpitts Mens Wear is U/C (Dunno what it is)
- Rumour that Sephoria Makeup will move in the mall (maybe where Colpitts was)

Currently all mall space is either occupied or U/C

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by mmmatt

Mall update

- Marie Claire moved into former cards store
- Smart set moved into former Marie Claire while they renovate their store by the food court
- Booster Juice will open near Sobeys
- Pretzel Maker will open next to Booster Juice
- Former Roots is U/C (dunno what it is)
- Former Colpitts Mens Wear is U/C (Dunno what it is)
- Rumour that Sephoria Makeup will move in the mall (maybe where Colpitts was)

Currently all mall space is either occupied or U/C

Thanks mmmatt

A couple of notes:

- I read the building permit on the former Roots store. Soft Moc is relocating there.
- I asked the manager at Colpitts what was going to replace them. He said that he wasn't at liberty to say but that it would be an upscale casual clothing retailer. Let the speculation begin. My favourite possibility would be Banana Republic.
- Interesting news about Sephora. Apparently Fossil is interested in Champlain Place as well.

I would say that the Additionelle relocation to Cassis is permanent. Smart Set however will move back into their old location. So, vacancies to be filled include the old Additionelle location, the old Marie Claire location and the current Soft Moc location. I imagine these will be filled by the summer.

[Good2go]

Hampton Inn to expand

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The Hampton Inn and Suites on Mapleton Road may only be a few years old, but it's already expanding. The Greater Moncton Planning District Commission approved an application by Pascal Pisegna on behalf of D.P. Murphy Inc on Wednesday.

The company needed a variance to reduce the normal setback requirement between Northwood Road and the back of the hotel so that the hotel can add a one-storey convention facility on that side of the building.

[JasonL-Moncton]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Below is the updated plan for the residential community at the Moncton G&CC that is going to be built by Clayton Developments:



This plan has changed substantially from the initial proposal and no longer incorporates any courseside lots. I don't find this particularly inspiring but Clayton Developments does good work and this will be the first of a number of developments which will soon line Gunningsville Blvd and help to densify the eastern section of Riverview.

I find these developments so 'uninspired'...the go in cut down every tree, build row upon row of identical houses, plant a single sapling in front of each house in the hopes that it will grow, all the streets look the same, all the houses look the same, no vegetation, you can practically reach out your window and touch your neighbour's house...it's just boring and 'blech' if you ask me.

I understand it's about speed and financials, but I find these developments just a waste of space, and so bland...just my $0.02

JL

[NBNYer]

No questions it's not the most exciting thing around. They have at least attempted to incorporate a bit more density. You can tell the lots are smaller than the existing lots next to them and there are some row houses and condo/apartments buildings. I agree trees are a big plus for a neighborhood, makes it so much more livable, but I guess keeping them is a pain during construction.

Odd that they drew in houses on the lots, is part of this development to be pre-built and sold off?

[mylesmalley]

Interesting about Hampton expanding. Maybe the casino is too pricey for smaller meetings?

As for the development in Riverview...

I find it funny that the two parts of it featuring higher density buildings (SE and E of the main development) will probably hold as many people as the entire rest of the development and with less than a fifth of the land. That said, it is encouraging to see that residential lots are starting to get smaller in new developments. People are going to continue buying single family lots in the burbs, but at least they can pack in a little tighter.

I'm no fan of clear and re-plant either. I wonder if it has to do with road construction though. If you put a road down, you have to remove the trees close to it because of their roots underneath. I don't know how far back you have to go, but I suppose if you're clearing that far back, it's just easier to do the space for where houses will go at the same time.

I do remember reading about somewhere down in the states that prohibited completely clearing old growth for subdivisions. If I remember correctly, you were allowed to clear 2x the footprint of your house for lawns and things, but then the rest of your lot had to remain treed.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by JasonL-Moncton

I find these developments so 'uninspired'...the go in cut down every tree, build row upon row of identical houses, plant a single sapling in front of each house in the hopes that it will grow, all the streets look the same, all the houses look the same, no vegetation, you can practically reach out your window and touch your neighbour's house...it's just boring and 'blech' if you ask me.

The houses do look crowded together, but that is an attempt to increase density and maximize utilization of the street footprint, This is what you would normally expect in newer subdivisions in Upper Canada.

If you look carefully at the plan though, it appears that there will be a buffer of trees left at the rear of the lots. Maybe they are compensating for narrowness by increasing the depth of the lots.

[KnoxfordGuy]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

This is what you would normally expect in newer subdivisions in Upper Canada..

What is this 1850?

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by KnoxfordGuy

What is this 1850?

What, you never refer to Ontario as Upper Canada?

[mylesmalley]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

What, you never refer to Ontario as Upper Canada?

I do it too. I think it fits their attitude toward the rest of Canada well

Originally Posted by KnoxfordGuy

What is this 1850?

Get off my lawn!

[mmmatt]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Thanks mmmatt

A couple of notes:

- I read the building permit on the former Roots store. Soft Moc is relocating there.
- I asked the manager at Colpitts what was going to replace them. He said that he wasn't at liberty to say but that it would be an upscale casual clothing retailer. Let the speculation begin. My favourite possibility would be Banana Republic.
- Interesting news about Sephora. Apparently Fossil is interested in Champlain Place as well.

I would say that the Additionelle relocation to Cassis is permanent. Smart Set however will move back into their old location. So, vacancies to be filled include the old Additionelle location, the old Marie Claire location and the current Soft Moc location. I imagine these will be filled by the summer.

Good notes!

I would agree that the AddittionElle move into the former Cassis spot is permanent based on the way they set up their signage, however their former location is currently U/C so that leaves three options:

- AdditionElle is renovating and moving back
- SmartSet will expand into AdditionElles old space (unlikely, as it would be huge for them)
- A new store is taking AdditionElles slot (my personal favorite )

SoftMoc moving to the Roots slot is a big step up for them, at least 2X bigger than their old slot. Their old slot is quite small...would be perfect for Fossil or Sephora (ps I had never heard of that store before, but the couple of women Ive mentioned it to basically went nuts with excitement so Im guessing it will be a hit )

Booster Juice and PretzelMaker opening up next to Sobeys will create a sort of a "mini food court" there...as there is already a seating area and a quick food counter in Sobeys.

Forgot to mention that MasterCuts took over the former Jean Raymond haircutting (out with the local, in with the national). And also Cleo near Wal-Mart has closed for renovation.

In case anyone was curious... Cassis closed all their stores and went out of business as a whole.

[icetea93]

I saw rumors of Sephora on Twitter last month; I think that it is a good bet to move into Champlain. Especially since it is a big hit in Halifax. It would require 4000-6000 sq. ft. most likely.

Banana Republic also seems like a good bet!

Fossil is opening soon in Halifax and they have expressed a desire for the Moncton market. They are usually small, 1000-2500 sq. ft.

[mmmatt]

Originally Posted by icetea93

I saw rumors of Sephora on Twitter last month; I think that it is a good bet to move into Champlain. Especially since it is a big hit in Halifax. It would require 4000-6000 sq. ft. most likely.

Banana Republic also seems like a good bet!

Fossil is opening soon in Halifax and they have expressed a desire for the Moncton market. They are usually small, 1000-2500 sq. ft.

Interesting...

Based on that info I will venture a guess that Sephora could occupy the former AddittionElle, and Fossil could occupy the former Marie Claire or SoftMoc spot.

[RyeJay]

Originally Posted by mylesmalley

I do it too. I think it fits their attitude toward the rest of Canada well

This is a cheap, untrue stereotype.

This is also the forum equivalent of talking about others behind their backs, because I doubt Ontarian attendance to the Moncton forum based on the fact that this is a skyscraper website.

You may return to your retail updates.

[Renus]

Originally Posted by mmmatt

Interesting...

Based on that info I will venture a guess that Sephora could occupy the former AddittionElle, and Fossil could occupy the former Marie Claire or SoftMoc spot.

Seems like Pandora is also expanding to NB and opening in Champlain Place. They usually have a nice upper scale setup.


http://www.careerbeacon.com/search/e...3/MB1202248947

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Renus

Seems like Pandora is also expanding to NB and opening in Champlain Place. They usually have a nice upper scale setup.


http://www.careerbeacon.com/search/e...3/MB1202248947

Good catch Renus, given the job posting for a store manager, it would seem that Pandora is definitely coming to Champlain.

Given other strong rumours such as Sephora and Fossil, it's pretty plain to see that Champlain Place is headed further upmarket.