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Friday, July 5, 2013

City Warned To Be Flexible When Making Development Decisions

Either they'll get what they're looking for in Saint John or they will move outside the city. So claims Kamal Debly of Debly Construction who's answering criticism about allowing 80 mini homes outside Plan SJ's prime development area on the east side. 

Debly, who says he applauds the effort to get more development closer to the urban core, warns you have to be a bit flexible when deciding these things. 

Rick Turner of Hughes Surveys says while housing prices are low in Saint John when compared to other cities, there's a lack of affordable new housing. 

He warns if young people are renting, they're more mobile and can leave the area at a moment's notice, taking their skills with them.