Public engagement sessions announced for Community Improvement Plan updates

The City of Welland is updating two of its existing Community Improvement Plans, and residents, business and property owners, and interested parties are invited to provide their input at two upcoming interactive public engagement sessions.

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a planning tool, authorized under the Ontario Planning Act, that allows municipalities to offer grants, incentives, and programs to stimulate investment, revitalize key areas, and enhance economic development. The City is undertaking updates to its Brownfield CIP and its Downtown and Health and Wellness Cluster CIP to ensure these programs remain effective, align with current and future development trends, and continue to meet community needs.

Brownfield CIP

This update focuses on promoting the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites which are previously developed land that may require environmental cleanup before new development can occur. For more information about this update and to follow the project, visit: https://www.engagewelland.ca/brownfield-community-improvement-plan-update

Engagement session details:

• Monday, March 24, 2025
• 6 to 8 p.m.
• Welland Civic Square, main floor lobby

Downtown and Health and Wellness Cluster CIP

This update aims to revitalize Welland’s downtown core and surrounding area by establishing a fresh vision, attracting private sector investment to drive economic growth, and identifying necessary infrastructure enhancements to support revitalization efforts. For more information about this update and to follow the project, visit: https://www.engagewelland.ca/downtown-and-surrounding-area-community-improvement-plan-update

Engagement session details:

• Wednesday, March 26, 2025
• 6 to 8 p.m.
• Welland Civic Square, main floor lobby

Community engagement is essential for shaping these updates. Feedback from residents, businesses, and property owners ensures the plans reflect local priorities, support economic development, and enhance Welland’s livability. These drop-in sessions will allow attendees to review background findings, ask questions, and provide direct input into the future of these improvement plans.