Downtown St. John's Strategy for Economic Development and Heritage Preservation

Publication Date: 
Thursday, January 27, 2000

This report contains information and materials from a number of consultations held during the preparation of a Strategy for Economic Development and Heritage Preservation in Downtown St. John’s.

The consultation process involved the following elements:

  • Establishment of a Steering Committee consisting of various groups and organizations with an interest in downtown development;
  • Regular meetings of the Study Team and the Steering Committee;
  • Invitation to the public for written submissions;
  • Hosting of a public day-long Heritage Forum to discuss downtown development and heritage issues;
  • Meetings with various stakeholder groups and business organizations to discuss downtown development issues; and
  • Interviews with key persons:
    • With interests in the downtown;
    • With similar experiences elsewhere in Canada and abroad.

The Downtown St. John's Strategy for Economic Development and Heritage Preservation was prepared by the Study Team for the Steering Committee and consists of the following:

  • Background Report No. 1 - Case Study Analysis - January 27, 2000
  • Background Report No. 2 - Key Issues and Challenges - February 15, 2000
  • Background Report No. 3 - Economic Benefits of Built Heritage Revival - April 12, 2000
  • Background Report No. 4 - Summary of Public Consultations - December 2, 2000
  • Final Report - June 7, 2001