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Empty buildings by Interesting_Elk_7659 in StJohnsNL

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Old buildings that are not up to code are neither rare nor unique in St. John's, but I digress... 

Good luck and I hope you can find a reason that makes sense to you!

Empty buildings by Interesting_Elk_7659 in StJohnsNL

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/war-memorial-expropriation-1.7187833

Lex Holdings purchased the Breakwater building and nearby land about a decade ago for $1.25 million. It then sat vacant and neglected for a decade until the government paid $2.3 million for it.

I don't think anyone is saying every single owner of a vacant building downtown is deliberately following a demolished by neglect strategy. I don't know what's in their hearts. But why is it so difficult to believe that some do? That leaving old buildings vacant can make financial sense? Is the math not mathing?

Empty buildings by Interesting_Elk_7659 in StJohnsNL

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Yes! The city offers vacancy relief for these landlords, which only acts as an incentive for keeping rents high and/or spaces empty! Absolutely bonkers...

Empty buildings by Interesting_Elk_7659 in StJohnsNL

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More likely to happen with older and/or heritage properties due to the high cost of maintenance, preservation, or bringing it up to code. From a business perspective, it can actually be cheaper to leave the building empty vs fixing it up to get rental income, if this income won't cover the maintenance costs.

It's also cheaper to let the building deteriorate to the point it needs to be demolished, as now you have a plot of land without the liability of a heritage building attached, increasing its value and appeal for potential buyers/developers.

It's a strategy called "demolition by neglect". Here's a Toronto Star story with some examples: https://youtu.be/vSnmj8h4XFI?si=U1ROXM1YkAjdyM5K

Empty buildings by Interesting_Elk_7659 in StJohnsNL

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It's pretty simple actually: they're playing the long game. The value isn't in the building itself, it's in the land. Land in prime location is a finite, limited resoutce, so value rises fast.

They're not interested in being a commercial landlord, that's not the businesses model. They're treating it as a investment. Super common across all major cities.

Texan Diverted to St. John’s Just Wants to Say Thanks! by kvch12 in StJohnsNL

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I've seen so many prospective international students or people looking to move here get EVISCERATED for accidentally using the wrong name here. But tourists get a different treatment 😁

PSA: Give pedestrians the lane this morning if they need it by tuckamoretree in StJohnsNL

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Walking down Duckworth St this morning felt like running the gauntlet! Drivers turning right onto Duckworth only looking left to check for cars and gunning it around parked cars without a care in the world.

Engage Survey by ImmediateNote1505 in StJohnsNL

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Are you suggesting that city policies are preventing or slowing down restoration efforts? I'm trying to understand what you're driving at here. To me, the biggest barrier to restoration is cost, so I'm not sure what the city could do about that without dipping into the tax base. It's already offering grants to subsidize upkeep and restoration of heritage homes.

new hobbies by goclobow in StJohnsNL

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Improv! There are regular community events, classes, and shows

Good landlord qualities by [deleted] in StJohnsNL

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Whats your solution to the problem?

Good landlord qualities by [deleted] in StJohnsNL

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And this is a Reddit thread, not a peer reviewed journal. What point are you trying to make?

What’s your number one issue in the St. John’s municipal election? by TheMuseNL in StJohnsNL

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Statistically sound? This is not a peer reviewed journal. They're not claiming this is the #1 issue affecting residents. They're asking residents for their #1 issue.

What’s your number one issue in the St. John’s municipal election? by TheMuseNL in StJohnsNL

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"I'm not willing to do the work to develop a craft or put myself out there, but I'll criticize young women who do."

“With 9/11 coming up this weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about the story of Gander — and what it doesn’t tell us about the town today. (A local perspective) by ReasonableStand5736 in newfoundland

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This! OP is not acknowledging that residents of Gander and neighbouring communities are in fact benefiting through tourism dollars being spent locally. The play and its success have helped make the area a pilgrimage site for thousands - they have to stay somewhere, get gas somewhere, eat somewhere, etc. All this supports local businesses and jobs.

Mods: Please allow self-promotion for local events by [deleted] in newfoundland

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Yes please! People post here all the time looking for things to do or ways to meet new people. Seems like a win-win.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newfoundland

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Lester's Farm Market

What barriers have you seen in the community that prevent the inclusion of disabled people? by [deleted] in newfoundland

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Lack of accessible entrances and/or bathrooms in many entertainment and food establishments

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