South Core Secondary Municipal Plan

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The City of Fredericton is growing! With that growth comes both opportunities and challenges in neighbourhoods across our city. This includes the Urban Core, made up of three distinct areas: the City Centre, Main Street (North side), and the South Core. Secondary Municipal Plans for the City Centre and Main Street were completed in 2015 and 2016, but the current plan guiding a majority of the South Core (see Map above) titled the Residential Town Plat Area Plan was adopted over twenty years ago. While this plan has successfully balanced new development with the strong sense of community and residential character, a lot has changed.

A new Growth Strategy and Municipal Plan envision a more urban, compact, and sustainable Fredericton. Significant residential and employment growth is projected to be accommodated throughout the Urban Core and the South Core plays a key role in achieving the goals outlined in both important documents. The City's 2017 Growth Strategy and 2020 Imagine Fredericton: Municipal Plan are the guiding documents that help dictate how the city develops as a whole, and envisions an urban, compact, and sustainable Fredericton. Significant residential and employment growth must be accommodated throughout the Urban Core and the South Core plays a key role in achieving the important goals of these plans.

The current South Core Secondary Municipal Plan process will re-examine how we grow while maintaining the neighbourhood’s community character. This Plan will provide a framework to guide the ongoing evolution of the area. Our team has been exploring the conditions, features and attributes that make up the South Core, developing ideas for street design, land use, public space, new buildings, and preparing design guidelines and policies to provide direction for change.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in one (or more) of our South Core Design Studios. For those who were unable to attend or those wishing to learn more about the project, please browse the information in our Documents section to review everything that has been shared to date. A final “What We Heard Report” will be uploaded soon, summarizing the feedback from Design Studio #3 that was held October 28th to 30th.

Our project team is now drafting the South Core Secondary Municipal Plan, but we are still keeping the lines of communication open. If you have any questions or comments, please submit them to the Questions tab below or email southcore@planpart.ca. A project update will be provided as we move into Phase 4 next spring and we are ready to share the draft Plan.

The City of Fredericton is growing! With that growth comes both opportunities and challenges in neighbourhoods across our city. This includes the Urban Core, made up of three distinct areas: the City Centre, Main Street (North side), and the South Core. Secondary Municipal Plans for the City Centre and Main Street were completed in 2015 and 2016, but the current plan guiding a majority of the South Core (see Map above) titled the Residential Town Plat Area Plan was adopted over twenty years ago. While this plan has successfully balanced new development with the strong sense of community and residential character, a lot has changed.

A new Growth Strategy and Municipal Plan envision a more urban, compact, and sustainable Fredericton. Significant residential and employment growth is projected to be accommodated throughout the Urban Core and the South Core plays a key role in achieving the goals outlined in both important documents. The City's 2017 Growth Strategy and 2020 Imagine Fredericton: Municipal Plan are the guiding documents that help dictate how the city develops as a whole, and envisions an urban, compact, and sustainable Fredericton. Significant residential and employment growth must be accommodated throughout the Urban Core and the South Core plays a key role in achieving the important goals of these plans.

The current South Core Secondary Municipal Plan process will re-examine how we grow while maintaining the neighbourhood’s community character. This Plan will provide a framework to guide the ongoing evolution of the area. Our team has been exploring the conditions, features and attributes that make up the South Core, developing ideas for street design, land use, public space, new buildings, and preparing design guidelines and policies to provide direction for change.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in one (or more) of our South Core Design Studios. For those who were unable to attend or those wishing to learn more about the project, please browse the information in our Documents section to review everything that has been shared to date. A final “What We Heard Report” will be uploaded soon, summarizing the feedback from Design Studio #3 that was held October 28th to 30th.

Our project team is now drafting the South Core Secondary Municipal Plan, but we are still keeping the lines of communication open. If you have any questions or comments, please submit them to the Questions tab below or email southcore@planpart.ca. A project update will be provided as we move into Phase 4 next spring and we are ready to share the draft Plan.

Let us know what questions you have!

In order to best facilitate the upcoming sessions, the City of Fredericton is seeking preliminary questions about the South Core Secondary Municipal Plan from residents. 

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  • Share Will there be a harness track located somewhere in Fred area? on Facebook Share Will there be a harness track located somewhere in Fred area? on Twitter Share Will there be a harness track located somewhere in Fred area? on Linkedin Email Will there be a harness track located somewhere in Fred area? link

    Will there be a harness track located somewhere in Fred area?

    Jeff Macleod asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your question! The location of a new harness track within the Fredericton Area is dependent upon the interests of NBEX. The City is open to working with the future track operators on a new location if/when it is identified.

  • Share Driving in the Downtown Core has always come with unique challenges with high traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists on the road. Many people become increasingly impatient attempting left hand turns when there is not a designated left turn signal. Having to navigate the road traffic plus watching for pedestrians causes traffic delays and sometimes near miss accidents. Is there a plan in place to have all intersections in the downtown core have left turning signal lights to ease this concern? on Facebook Share Driving in the Downtown Core has always come with unique challenges with high traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists on the road. Many people become increasingly impatient attempting left hand turns when there is not a designated left turn signal. Having to navigate the road traffic plus watching for pedestrians causes traffic delays and sometimes near miss accidents. Is there a plan in place to have all intersections in the downtown core have left turning signal lights to ease this concern? on Twitter Share Driving in the Downtown Core has always come with unique challenges with high traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists on the road. Many people become increasingly impatient attempting left hand turns when there is not a designated left turn signal. Having to navigate the road traffic plus watching for pedestrians causes traffic delays and sometimes near miss accidents. Is there a plan in place to have all intersections in the downtown core have left turning signal lights to ease this concern? on Linkedin Email Driving in the Downtown Core has always come with unique challenges with high traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists on the road. Many people become increasingly impatient attempting left hand turns when there is not a designated left turn signal. Having to navigate the road traffic plus watching for pedestrians causes traffic delays and sometimes near miss accidents. Is there a plan in place to have all intersections in the downtown core have left turning signal lights to ease this concern? link

    Driving in the Downtown Core has always come with unique challenges with high traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists on the road. Many people become increasingly impatient attempting left hand turns when there is not a designated left turn signal. Having to navigate the road traffic plus watching for pedestrians causes traffic delays and sometimes near miss accidents. Is there a plan in place to have all intersections in the downtown core have left turning signal lights to ease this concern?

    Sarah Bernard asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your question! Left turn signals certainly can have a positive impact a safety and congestion and we try to implement these whenever an intersection warrants them. The biggest challenge in areas like the Downtown or South Core is the availability of road width to work with, since there needs to be enough space for vehicles to wait and not block traffic. Whenever we plan for road work, such as on Regent Avenue currently, we look for ways to improve these designs for a safer experience. Through the South Core Plan process, as well as other active projects such as the Fredericton Transportation Study, we’ve been examining key intersections and will be exploring policies for future road work in the area that will create a safe environment for all users (vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians).

  • Share I just completed the survey, but I have a few questions. First of all: I hope that this survey does not open the door to "as-of-right development". Every project should still go through City Council, so that residents can be notified and have a say. I did not include more housing in my top three priorities, although I think this is important. It is important to me that new housing is added sensitively: character of neighbourhoods, green spaces, reduced speed zones. I was pleased with the options given in the survey for types, location of more housing. However, if developers are going to be invited to build more housing, there needs to be truly affordable housing that people with lower incomes could afford: the CMHC standard (30% of income) should be used not the "10% less than average standard currently used here". MOst important: We need an open and transparent process. on Facebook Share I just completed the survey, but I have a few questions. First of all: I hope that this survey does not open the door to "as-of-right development". Every project should still go through City Council, so that residents can be notified and have a say. I did not include more housing in my top three priorities, although I think this is important. It is important to me that new housing is added sensitively: character of neighbourhoods, green spaces, reduced speed zones. I was pleased with the options given in the survey for types, location of more housing. However, if developers are going to be invited to build more housing, there needs to be truly affordable housing that people with lower incomes could afford: the CMHC standard (30% of income) should be used not the "10% less than average standard currently used here". MOst important: We need an open and transparent process. on Twitter Share I just completed the survey, but I have a few questions. First of all: I hope that this survey does not open the door to "as-of-right development". Every project should still go through City Council, so that residents can be notified and have a say. I did not include more housing in my top three priorities, although I think this is important. It is important to me that new housing is added sensitively: character of neighbourhoods, green spaces, reduced speed zones. I was pleased with the options given in the survey for types, location of more housing. However, if developers are going to be invited to build more housing, there needs to be truly affordable housing that people with lower incomes could afford: the CMHC standard (30% of income) should be used not the "10% less than average standard currently used here". MOst important: We need an open and transparent process. on Linkedin Email I just completed the survey, but I have a few questions. First of all: I hope that this survey does not open the door to "as-of-right development". Every project should still go through City Council, so that residents can be notified and have a say. I did not include more housing in my top three priorities, although I think this is important. It is important to me that new housing is added sensitively: character of neighbourhoods, green spaces, reduced speed zones. I was pleased with the options given in the survey for types, location of more housing. However, if developers are going to be invited to build more housing, there needs to be truly affordable housing that people with lower incomes could afford: the CMHC standard (30% of income) should be used not the "10% less than average standard currently used here". MOst important: We need an open and transparent process. link

    I just completed the survey, but I have a few questions. First of all: I hope that this survey does not open the door to "as-of-right development". Every project should still go through City Council, so that residents can be notified and have a say. I did not include more housing in my top three priorities, although I think this is important. It is important to me that new housing is added sensitively: character of neighbourhoods, green spaces, reduced speed zones. I was pleased with the options given in the survey for types, location of more housing. However, if developers are going to be invited to build more housing, there needs to be truly affordable housing that people with lower incomes could afford: the CMHC standard (30% of income) should be used not the "10% less than average standard currently used here". MOst important: We need an open and transparent process.

    Caroline Lubbe-D’Arcy asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your comments and for taking the time to complete the South Core Plan survey. We have passed these comments along to our planning team for their consideration. We hope for your continued participation in this process as it moves forward.

  • Share Can I see the coloured map that you had at the market last weekend on Facebook Share Can I see the coloured map that you had at the market last weekend on Twitter Share Can I see the coloured map that you had at the market last weekend on Linkedin Email Can I see the coloured map that you had at the market last weekend link

    Can I see the coloured map that you had at the market last weekend

    Peterjohn asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out! We added the map to the webpage, you can find it via this link: https://engagefredericton.ca/42906/widgets/189286/documents/137534 

  • Share Since infill seems to be a big portion of this plan, I'm curious to know if the city is looking at any plans to lower regulations that could increase costs for developers. I am thinking of costly examples that have hindered developers from capitalizing on zoning reforms, such as parking minimums, unrealistic size limitations of buildings, and developer fees. on Facebook Share Since infill seems to be a big portion of this plan, I'm curious to know if the city is looking at any plans to lower regulations that could increase costs for developers. I am thinking of costly examples that have hindered developers from capitalizing on zoning reforms, such as parking minimums, unrealistic size limitations of buildings, and developer fees. on Twitter Share Since infill seems to be a big portion of this plan, I'm curious to know if the city is looking at any plans to lower regulations that could increase costs for developers. I am thinking of costly examples that have hindered developers from capitalizing on zoning reforms, such as parking minimums, unrealistic size limitations of buildings, and developer fees. on Linkedin Email Since infill seems to be a big portion of this plan, I'm curious to know if the city is looking at any plans to lower regulations that could increase costs for developers. I am thinking of costly examples that have hindered developers from capitalizing on zoning reforms, such as parking minimums, unrealistic size limitations of buildings, and developer fees. link

    Since infill seems to be a big portion of this plan, I'm curious to know if the city is looking at any plans to lower regulations that could increase costs for developers. I am thinking of costly examples that have hindered developers from capitalizing on zoning reforms, such as parking minimums, unrealistic size limitations of buildings, and developer fees.

    justafellow asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question! The South Core is an important residential neighbourhood in our city’s urban core and therefore infill development is an important consideration for this plan, especially facing the current growth and housing challenges. When looking at potential policies to regulate this development, whether through parking, building design, or overall form, we want to ensure that it is enabling the ‘right’ type of development in the ‘right’ places. Through our public engagement exercises and workshops, we hope to come to a general consensus on what is ‘right’ for the South Core and find a good balance in policies/regulations so new development is supported but appropriate for the area.

  • Share On the Mobility theme: is the idea of car sharing something you might recommend that the city support? on Facebook Share On the Mobility theme: is the idea of car sharing something you might recommend that the city support? on Twitter Share On the Mobility theme: is the idea of car sharing something you might recommend that the city support? on Linkedin Email On the Mobility theme: is the idea of car sharing something you might recommend that the city support? link

    On the Mobility theme: is the idea of car sharing something you might recommend that the city support?

    CRD asked 5 months ago

    Alternative modes of transportation are an important consideration for mobility in the South Core. The City is supportive of ways to reduce the need for car ownership, and car sharing can be one way of achieving this. However, it’s important to note that there are challenges associated with establishing a car share program that go beyond the scope of the South Core Plan. We will still keep this concept in mind as we develop the plan and explore recommendations for mobility improvements in the area. Additionally, your recommendation will be passed along to City traffic engineers. Thank you for your input!

  • Share Will a part of the secondary municipal plan address the preservation and reconstruction of the rail ROW from Una Junction to York Street Station? Personally, I believe it is important for the city's future but doesn't seem to be given the attention it merits, considering its low drawbacks and significant upsides, so I'd like to see it at least addressed, if not explicitly planned for. If it isn't currently, will there be opportunities for Frederictonians to suggests aspects of the plan, so I can suggest the above properly? Thank you! on Facebook Share Will a part of the secondary municipal plan address the preservation and reconstruction of the rail ROW from Una Junction to York Street Station? Personally, I believe it is important for the city's future but doesn't seem to be given the attention it merits, considering its low drawbacks and significant upsides, so I'd like to see it at least addressed, if not explicitly planned for. If it isn't currently, will there be opportunities for Frederictonians to suggests aspects of the plan, so I can suggest the above properly? Thank you! on Twitter Share Will a part of the secondary municipal plan address the preservation and reconstruction of the rail ROW from Una Junction to York Street Station? Personally, I believe it is important for the city's future but doesn't seem to be given the attention it merits, considering its low drawbacks and significant upsides, so I'd like to see it at least addressed, if not explicitly planned for. If it isn't currently, will there be opportunities for Frederictonians to suggests aspects of the plan, so I can suggest the above properly? Thank you! on Linkedin Email Will a part of the secondary municipal plan address the preservation and reconstruction of the rail ROW from Una Junction to York Street Station? Personally, I believe it is important for the city's future but doesn't seem to be given the attention it merits, considering its low drawbacks and significant upsides, so I'd like to see it at least addressed, if not explicitly planned for. If it isn't currently, will there be opportunities for Frederictonians to suggests aspects of the plan, so I can suggest the above properly? Thank you! link

    Will a part of the secondary municipal plan address the preservation and reconstruction of the rail ROW from Una Junction to York Street Station? Personally, I believe it is important for the city's future but doesn't seem to be given the attention it merits, considering its low drawbacks and significant upsides, so I'd like to see it at least addressed, if not explicitly planned for. If it isn't currently, will there be opportunities for Frederictonians to suggests aspects of the plan, so I can suggest the above properly? Thank you!

    Ian Murdoch asked 6 months ago

    Thank you for your question! Active Transportation connections, like the Cross Town Trail, are an important consideration in the South Core Plan. As you may know, the section of the trail from Smythe Street to York Street has a proposed plan that will be developed in the near future and can be reviewed on the Engage Fredericton site. The portion of the trail between York and Regent on the old rail right-of-way is partially on private property and has been considered in recent planning applications to ensure trail development along with the development of the site (attached). Easements as well as the deposit of base material are being prepared for that area to further establish the connections prior to full build-out. City staff will continue to work to improve trail connectivity but welcome your thoughts on the matter. Our next public open house is going to be scheduled in the fall, however you can always southcore@planpart.ca to set up a time to discuss ideas one on one. 

  • Share Is accessibility for all disabilities a primary consideration in the design and are disability groups being consulted? Too often accessibility is an afterthought, which leads to community backlash and more costly renovations. on Facebook Share Is accessibility for all disabilities a primary consideration in the design and are disability groups being consulted? Too often accessibility is an afterthought, which leads to community backlash and more costly renovations. on Twitter Share Is accessibility for all disabilities a primary consideration in the design and are disability groups being consulted? Too often accessibility is an afterthought, which leads to community backlash and more costly renovations. on Linkedin Email Is accessibility for all disabilities a primary consideration in the design and are disability groups being consulted? Too often accessibility is an afterthought, which leads to community backlash and more costly renovations. link

    Is accessibility for all disabilities a primary consideration in the design and are disability groups being consulted? Too often accessibility is an afterthought, which leads to community backlash and more costly renovations.

    Wendy Scott asked 6 months ago

    We appreciate your comments and agree that accessibility is an important component to planning work. Our team has generated a stakeholder list for engagement throughout the planning process and have included organizations such as Para NB, Ability NB, CNIB and Inclusion NB. We have reached out and hope to meet with them in the near future. 

     

  • Share Will there be more businesses (cafe, small specialty shops for sit-in or take-out meals), a deli! Or a bakery…) in close proximity to ares where there is a high number of apartments? on Facebook Share Will there be more businesses (cafe, small specialty shops for sit-in or take-out meals), a deli! Or a bakery…) in close proximity to ares where there is a high number of apartments? on Twitter Share Will there be more businesses (cafe, small specialty shops for sit-in or take-out meals), a deli! Or a bakery…) in close proximity to ares where there is a high number of apartments? on Linkedin Email Will there be more businesses (cafe, small specialty shops for sit-in or take-out meals), a deli! Or a bakery…) in close proximity to ares where there is a high number of apartments? link

    Will there be more businesses (cafe, small specialty shops for sit-in or take-out meals), a deli! Or a bakery…) in close proximity to ares where there is a high number of apartments?

    Shaun McBride asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your question! Businesses like cafes and small specialty shops are an important part of making great neighbourhoods. The South Core already has hair salons, specialty shops and small restaurants. Let’s figure out the locations where it makes sense to add more.

  • Share What's the future of the Canada Post facility on Waggoners Lane? Currently the vacant part of the property is seeing a lot of homeless from time to time, leaving a lot of debris around. I think it would be great to relocate this facility and build some affordable housing there and maintain the treed section. just my two cents worth. on Facebook Share What's the future of the Canada Post facility on Waggoners Lane? Currently the vacant part of the property is seeing a lot of homeless from time to time, leaving a lot of debris around. I think it would be great to relocate this facility and build some affordable housing there and maintain the treed section. just my two cents worth. on Twitter Share What's the future of the Canada Post facility on Waggoners Lane? Currently the vacant part of the property is seeing a lot of homeless from time to time, leaving a lot of debris around. I think it would be great to relocate this facility and build some affordable housing there and maintain the treed section. just my two cents worth. on Linkedin Email What's the future of the Canada Post facility on Waggoners Lane? Currently the vacant part of the property is seeing a lot of homeless from time to time, leaving a lot of debris around. I think it would be great to relocate this facility and build some affordable housing there and maintain the treed section. just my two cents worth. link

    What's the future of the Canada Post facility on Waggoners Lane? Currently the vacant part of the property is seeing a lot of homeless from time to time, leaving a lot of debris around. I think it would be great to relocate this facility and build some affordable housing there and maintain the treed section. just my two cents worth.

    buotejtg asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your question! The Canada Post facility is within the current boundaries of the South Core Plan and we will be having ongoing discussions about the ideal future land use for this property as well as all important areas in the neighbours. At this time, we don’t have a specific vision for this property and facility but we welcome your ideas and will make sure your comments are brought into the conversation.

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