Back to SearchNovember 29, 2024 – Durham, ON – The Municipality of West Grey is pleased to announce that our Riverside Park Placemaking project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator initiative and has received support to redesign and reinvigorate Riverside Park in Downtown Durham.
In partnership with the Durham Business Improvement Area, Durham and District Horticultural Society, and Friends of Music in the Park, the Municipality set forth to redesign and improve Riverside Park through the installation of a pavilion, increased park signage, seasonal lighting, and semi-permanent park bathrooms.
The municipality is excited to be undertaking the initiative with our community partners. For more information about Riverside Park, please visit www.westgrey.com/parks.
My Main Street is built on the principle of supporting community economic development and creating vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods which will enhance the overall quality of life for residents while also promoting sustainable and inclusive community development. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), and supported by a Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Learn more about the My Main Street program at mymainstreet.ca.
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“Riverside Park plays an essential role in our community, and this redesign initiative marks a key advancement in its function as a gathering place for both residents and visitors. We appreciate the support from My Main Street and our partners, and we are looking forward to the positive effects this project will bring to Downtown Durham.”
- Mayor Eccles, Mayor for the Municipality of West Grey
“Canada’s main streets are critical infrastructure that contribute to the success of communities of every size. The improvements The Municipality of West Grey are achieving in Downtown Durham are driving economic and social renewal with ripple effects across the province. By generating and retaining jobs, increasing revenues, attracting investment or new businesses, and drawing in visitors, these investments are simultaneously increasing the community’s feelings of connection and joy.”
- Mary W. Rowe, CEO and President, Canadian Urban Institute
“The Canadian Urban Institute, with support from the Government of Canada, is investing in community projects that enhance the local experience, such as the Municipality of West Grey’s Riverside Park Redesign Project. These projects attract visitors to our main streets, support local businesses, and revitalize our communities – helping shops, restaurants and local economies thrive. Together, we’re building stronger, more vibrant communities.”
- The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
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Media Contacts
Kodey Hewlett-Mowbray
Corporate and Community Initiatives Officer
The Municipality of West Grey
khewlett@westgrey.com
Samantha Staresincic
Communications Manager
My Main Street
Media@mymainstreet.ca
Edward Hutchinson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
edward.hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca
Background:
About My Main Street: The My Main Street program has returned with an additional Government of Canada investment, building on an initial investment in 2021, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to spur local economic recovery. To date, the initial investment has supported nearly 4,500 businesses and organizations, nearly 7,500 jobs and leveraged nearly $19 million in additional investment. The funding aims to revitalize neighbourhood main streets with a healthy retail mix while generating inclusive economic opportunities. The program now features two streams – Business Sustainability and the Community Activator. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI).
About Canadian Urban Institute (CUI): The Canadian Urban Institute is a leading organization dedicated to advancing urban solutions. CUI collaborates with city builders, researchers, and community leaders to create thriving, equitable, and sustainable urban spaces across Canada.
About FedDev Ontario: For 15 years, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support innovation, growth and job creation in Canada’s most populous region. The Agency has delivered impressive results, which can be seen in southern Ontario businesses that are creating innovative technologies, improving productivity, growing revenues, creating jobs, and in the economic advancement of communities across the region. Learn more about the impacts the Agency is having in southern Ontario by exploring our investment profiles, our Southern Ontario Spotlight, and FedDev Ontario’s X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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