USVI-On-Line

New development to replace the Love City Market in Coral Bay.

http://stjohnsource.com/content/news/lo ... evelopment

sounds like St John is heading in the same direction as St Thomas, filling in every empty space it can.

Isn't it a little "aromatic" right around there??

djmom wrote:Isn't it a little "aromatic" right around there??

Glad you commented on that. We thought the same. We were going to stop in the new St John Bar but the "aroma" moved us on. Don't know if it is the lowlands, the dumpsters or what but it was a little offsetting.

toes in the sand wrote:

djmom wrote:Isn't it a little "aromatic" right around there??

Glad you commented on that. We thought the same. We were going to stop in the new St John Bar but the "aroma" moved us on. Don't know if it is the lowlands, the dumpsters or what but it was a little offsetting.

Regarding the "aroma," I guess they figure that if it works for Skinny Legs it can work for them too?

Coral Bay Community Council has a copy of the plans on their website:

http://www.coralbaycommunitycouncil.org ... ontent.pdf

Seems pretty ambitious for Coral Bay and whatever happens will happen in "island time", but if it's done properly and provides needed services, it could be a positive thing.

But "done properly" is the key...

I seem to remember the name Marsh from my STJ readings.

Is it a local family developing the site?

"Is it a local family developing the site?"

Yes - According to the Environmental Assessment report, the Marsh family has owned the property since 1835...

As someone who has drifted to coral bay for my villa choices over the past couple of years I definitely welcome some additional amenities as I am sure some of the Coral Bay residents do as well.

Lilly's was a GREAT addition as was that entire development at Cocolobo Plaza. I think it was done well and thoughtfully. However, the businesses there have struggled. Aqua Bistro and Lilly's seem to be doing reasonably well though even if the other retailers haven't.

Certainly with the new public housing (some of the nicest I have ever seen!) development nearing completion as well as continuing construction toward Salt Pond, people will need access to shopping without having to drive alllllthhhhheeeewaaaaaayyyyyy to Cruz Bay.

Anyone who has read the history of STJ knows that CORAL bay was really the main hub of the island at one point and it seems that the pendulum is swinging back that direction. But folks are right, it has to be done thoughtfully.

I do also think that a theater is a welcome addition to the island. Right now if anyone on island (locals) want to see a movie they have to take the ferry to STT and even THAT is getting to be more expensive. I would assume that in addition to cultural activities at the theater that they would also show movies. Not a biggie if you're on vacation but certainly a welcome addition for the young people of STJ!

Hopefully they will proceed thoughtfully.

well said gromit, very well said.......

I think the timing is interesting also from the standpoint that Cocolobo Plaza just went up for sale this week for $3.9 Million. I wonder why the owners decided to sell?