Rothesay’s 1,277-unit housing development is going forward despite mixed reactions. Residents, and one councillor who voted against the project, worry about rapid population growth.
Development promising 1,277 units is moving forward with mixed response
Nipun Tiwari · CBC News
· Posted: Aug 12, 2025 7:20 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
The planned development would include housing and commercial businesses in a newly created neighbourhood. (Submitted by Landmark Living)
Rothesay council is giving near unanimous approval to a large commercial and residential project that has seen pushback from some of the town’s residents.
The approved proposal is for a mixed-use development that would add roughly 1,277 units over 20 years to a commercial and residential area near the highway.
The project is by developer Ali Kamkar, who moved to New Brunswick six years ago. Kamkar said his project came from what he calls a need in the area for a better mix of housing.
Greg Zwicker, an urban planner speaking on behalf of developer Ali Kamkar, said it was a good decision by the council and said the people behind the project are excited.
“There’s always going to be some contentious matters and some struggles for the town as we grow,” Zwicker said.
“We need to bring some new development into the town. So it’s a good spot for it.
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