Prime Minister Gaston Browne suggested that vacant or dilapidated lots in St. John’s could be put to temporary use as parking areas once derelict buildings are removed, describing it as a way to reduce blight while allowing property owners to earn income.
Speaking during a public consultation on the redevelopment of the capital, Browne said cleared lots should not be left idle, noting that owners could generate revenue by using the space for parking, particularly within the central business district.
The prime minister raised the idea while discussing the removal of abandoned and unsafe structures, arguing that productive interim uses would improve order in the city and contribute to wider urban renewal efforts.
He framed the proposal as an option for property owners rather than a mandate, linking it to broader goals of reducing urban decay, easing congestion and making better use of underutilized land while longer-term redevelopment plans are pursued.
The comment came amid wider discussions on traffic, parking shortages and redevelopment initiatives in St. John’s, as officials and residents debated practical steps to improve the city’s functionality and appearance.
WATCH: Prime Minister Gaston Browne suggests that once derelict buildings are removed, vacant lots in St. John’s could be temporarily used for parking, allowing property owners to earn income while reducing urban blight.
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