City recognized for efforts to redevelop brownfield sites.
The City of St. Catharines is being recognized for its 2020 Community Improvement Plan.
On Tuesday night, the City earned top honours for excellence in Legislation, Policy and Program Incentives at the 2021 Brownie Awards.
Since 2011, the annual event has paid tribute to individuals and organizations dedicated to revamping brownfield sites across the country.
The City's plan was launched earlier this year, with a focus on stimulating investment in projects related to redeveloping brownfield sites, affordable housing, commercial redevelopment and heritage preservation.
Mayor Walter Sendzik says he hopes this will prove St. Catharines is ready to welcome investments from professional looking rehabilitate under-utilized and underdeveloped site.
"This is a validation of the City’s CIP, a progressive and financially sustainable program that is best in class thanks to its combination of all elements - affordable housing, heritage protection, public realm improvements and brownfield remediation," said Sendzik. "I am proud of everyone - including members of Council, leadership from our Planning Department and staff from across the corporation - who helped create, modify, guide and approve a plan that not only stimulates investment, but supports community renewal in alignment with our strategic priorities."
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