The City of Saint John is considering changes to zoning for natural areas and parks. If approved, this could allow for wind turbines and/or solar energy providers to operate in Rockwood Park. 

If you don't believe the wild and natural areas of Rockwood Park should be developed into solar or wind-farms, we beg you to submit a short comment to commonclerk@saintjohn.ca to noting any concerns before August 7th!

The city MAY change the wording to exempt Rockwood Park from the zoning change but ONLY if they have comments from many residents. Your comments will be recorded for the comment period and will be addressed with the final package of amendments for Council consideration.

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Dear Common Clerk,

I am writing as a Saint John resident, with regards to proposed zoning amendments that will allow wind and solar projects in Parks and Natural Areas - including Rockwood Park.

I am opposed to this amendment unless it is revised to exempt Parks - especially Rockwood Park.

I am not opposed to green energy projects - they are crucial to combatting the climate crisis. However, Rockwood Park and other parks are not the places for large scale green energy projects. There are several reasons why: habitat disturbance, infrastructure clearing, noise, pollution. Planting thousands of trees is cheaper and the most economical solution to the climate crisis. 

Please don't develop my Parks!

Sincerely

Your name

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July 8: Background information for the proposed changes was provided as part of an agenda packet. https://pub-saintjohn.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1042

July 22: The Friends of Rockwood Park and others met with city staff for an explaination of what the proposed changes mean - and it is not good.  Meeting minutes: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lyhql5cdu58q1eg/minutes%20with%20plannig%20staff%20July%2023%20%282%29.pdf?dl=0 

Today: Write an email! 

August 7: Comment period closes