Citywide strategic plan adopted by Common Council Nov 1, 2022. Sets 14 strategic objectives and 136 actions across economic growth, public safety, environment, and quality of life for 2023-2032. Serves as management tool aligning resources and annual budgets.
Other policies & plans — Saint John, New Brunswick
Other adopted policies and plans (incl. official plans).
City of Saint John has 7 adopted policies on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-07.
Adopted by Common Council Oct 3, 2022. Defines affordable housing as under 30% of before-tax income. Targets transitional/supportive housing, non-market rental, and low-end market rental for vulnerable populations. Partners CMHC, Province of NB, and non-profits.
Full PDF of the Affordable Housing Action Plan adopted Oct 2022. Covers housing needs assessment, action items, and KPI monitoring program.
Funded by $9.1M federal HAF grant (received Jan 2024). Targets 1,158 net new residential units over 3 years. Actions include zoning reform, public land use, streamlined permitting, and missing-middle housing (up to 4 units per lot).
Adopted by Common Council Jul 23, 2024. Three-year homelessness strategy using person-centred, human-rights approach. Establishes Green Zones (sanctioned transitional housing sites) and Red Zones (encampment-free areas). Aims to make homelessness rare, brief, non-recurring.
Full PDF of the Housing for All homelessness strategy adopted Jul 2024.
Municipal plan adopted 2012 guiding development and investment over a 25-year period. Result of 2-year community engagement process. Prioritizes reinvestment in urban core, denser suburban communities, and rural character protection.