Archive for June 2021
Council eyes $679K in incentives to spur downtown, Ford City projects
City council will decide next week on whether to approve almost $700,000 in incentives to spur $12 million worth of transformative redevelopments in the downtown and F––ord City. “This is actually the power of a strong real estate market, coupled with the CIP incentives, that really makes this time exciting,” said Mayor Drew Dilkens. He…
Read MoreDowntown development boom aided by $700K of city grants
WINDSOR, ONT. – Over the past decade, a slow trickle of development has taken place in our core neighbourhoods, but right now — construction activity is popping up in ways not seen in decades. And on Monday council will receive four applications to its community improvement plan (CIP) for property tax incentives and facade grants…
Read MoreResidential conversions for Canada Building, Knights of Columbus auditorium clear hurdles
Major projects to convert two historic downtown buildings into badly needed residential units — more than 100 apartments including loft-style residences with soaring ceilings — cleared major hurdles this week at a city committee meeting. The 12-storey art deco-styled Canada Building at 374 Ouellette Ave. was recommended by council’s development and heritage standing committee for $412,780 in…
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