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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Airport Development Will Get Second Look By Plan SJ

Plan SJ will take a closer look at how airport land is designated under the new municipal plan.

Common Council is asking for the review after the airport expressed concerns about only being able to use land for development related to air travel which it considers too restrictive that might limit future revenues.

Councillor Peter McGuire says no one wants to stop the airport from growing, but it comes back to where people want to see their community grow and Saint Johnners have made clear they don't want to see sprawl. 

Mayor Ivan Court warns the city has to be flexible because if we put the airport out of business, we put ourselves out of business.