Ontario Construction News staff writer
Welland city council has approved a request for Expression of Interest for the sale of surplus vacant land on the southwest corner of Division and Cross streets for the development of a mixed-use building.
The 0.261-acre site is zoned Downtown Mixed-Use Centre (DMC).
The city is looking for offers and concept plans for the revitalization of the downtown core.
There are incentives available under the Downtown and Health and Wellness Cluster Community Improvement Program (“CIP”), purchase of the land will provide financial incentive programs to nurture revitalization, reinforce diversity in the downtown area, and encourage strength in the health and wellness cluster.
Incentive programs available through the Downtown and Health and Wellness Cluster and Brownfield CIP’s include:
- Urban Design Study Grant
- Facade Improvement Grant
- Building Improvement Grant
- Residential Grant
- Tax Increment Grant (TIG)
- Planning and Building Fees
- Development Charge Reduction Program
- ESA Grant under the Brownfield CIP
Submissions of proposed concept plans must be submitted to to the City of Welland economic development office by 4 p.m. on Sept. 30.
For a copy of the Expression of Interest or general inquiries about the land, contact Lina DeChellis, economic development manager at lina.dechellis@welland.ca.