Tannery Court in the snow
While housing can be planned to diversify and integrate neighbourhoods, its cold snowy nights like this when we are reminded that the basic function of creating warm safe shelter is pretty important too.
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Is it "Urban Planning?"
If by "it" you mean a not-for-profit organization working with provincial, federal and municipal governments to develop safe affordable housing - then yes, "it" is urban planning.
Well if "IT" doesn't consider the long term needs and concerns of a community, the best that "IT" can be considered is banal.
We need to recognize that this is the same type of approach and development, that was seen post WWII. That approach towards "development and planning" have brought Saint John the Rifle Range, Crescent Valley, Rockwood Park and Prince Edward Street Housing Developments.
These cannot be considered anything but, Systemically and Chronically Impoverished Neighbourhoods.
If your position is "anything" goes... then there is no need for planning, there is no need for achieving higher standards, there is no need for change.
I cannot regard your series of comments on this issue anything more than inane.
And anonymous at that.
Howard LaBillois
Someone posted a while back that there may be a Tannery Court development slated for the east side. Does anyone care to speculate to the area of east Saint John?
Sorry to come off "angry" Urban-blogger.
There has never been a denial of the need for housing, especially for those identified as the "hardest to house" that have severe barriers to deal with.
The issue has always been the stresses of the existing neighbourhood, combined with the extreme composition and volume of the building.
It should never be "expedient" to deal with complex issues such as this and it is definitely not the preferred approach.. stated by the Mayor, ...stated by Vibrant Communities ...stated to us by Senior Bureaucrates in Dept Social Dev.
Here's an interesting link describing what Support Services Tanner Court Residents can expect: (moncton.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-other-Superintendent-W0QQAdIdZ171221566)
Building Superintendent
Tannery Court Co-operative is a non-profit, residential property company, managed by Avide Developments, a subsidiary of Co-op Atlantic. We are currently seeking a mature building superintendent or couple for our new 50 unit apartment building in Moncton.
This position will start mid-January, 2010. This position is ideal for a caring, compassionate individual or couple that is retired or semi-retired. The position includes a 2 bedroom apartment with appliances.
Responsibilities include:
· Tenant and contractor liaison
· Daily cleaning and light maintenance work
· On-site daily supervision
· Seasonal maintenance, including snow shoveling, salting, etc.
· Building and maintaining positive, professional tenant relationships
Qualifications include:
· Previous experience in a maintenance or customer service role
· Ability to complete small maintenance tasks
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work well independently
· Previous experience as a superintendent is an asset
Interested candidates can apply in writing to:
Tannery Court Co-operative
55 Camden Crescent
Moncton, NB
They get that and several security cameras... inside and outside of the building.
Housing can be developed to help individuals and the neighbourhoods they live in... anything else will provide a short-term gain...but a very very long term pain... look to the past.
-Howard LaBillois
If buildings like Tannery Court are short term solutions to long term problems, and should be avoided, what should we do for the short term? I agree we should aim to build better mixed community developments, but what about those in immediate need. How do we as a society help these folks?
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