Saint John experienced a notable increase in development throughout 2024.
The city issued 707 building permits, approaching numbers from 2019.
A total of 435 new residential units were also created, according to the city.
Looking forward, there are 20 new upcoming projects with over 1,600 more residential units planned.
Construction projects in total for 2024 were valued at $156 million, well above the five-year average of $113.5 million.
🎉🛠Saint John, we're celebrating as the City continues to experience significant growth! In 2024, the One Stop Development Shop received 707 building related permit applications with a value of $156 million! pic.twitter.com/3TlV5xrOLK
— City of Saint John (@cityofsaintjohn) January 14, 2025
