Fredericton council hears opposition to rezoning, densification near postsecondary institutions

Several residents have expressed their concerns about the City of Fredericton’s plan to rezone and develop the College Hill neighbourhood—located near New Brunswick Community College, St Thomas University, and the University of New Brunswick—to allow for densification. Locals argued that this densification could lead to increased traffic, introduce risks to pedestrians, and make the neighbourhood less appealing to homeowners. Resident Cathy MacLaggan objected to the rezoning and called on the city to include provisions in any bylaw changes for affordable housing and not-for-profit housing. Councillors will take a final vote on the proposed rezoning on June 23.