PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSION NOTICE

City of Welland

Brownfield Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Update

The City of Welland has initiated an update to its existing Brownfield Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and we want to hear from you. CIPs are formal planning tools authorized under the Ontario Planning Act which allows municipalities to offer programs, grants, and incentives to revitalize areas of a city or community. The objective of this CIP update is to continue supporting economic growth, sustainability, human and ecological health, and enhancing the community's livability by remediating and redeveloping brownfields in Welland. This CIP will be built off the current Brownfield CIP adopted in 2018 and take into consideration current and future development trends as related to brownfield redevelopment.

A public engagement session is being hosted in an open house format to obtain your input on the development and implementation of the updated CIP. The public engagement session is intended to share the findings of the background report, gather feedback on areas where you would like to see improvement, and provide you with an opportunity to ask questions about the project.

The updated Brownfield Community Improvement Plan aims to:

• Continue to support brownfield remediation by encouraging redevelopment of brownfield sites.
• Review and update the current Brownfield CIP incentives and program requirements as it relates to current and future development landscape
• Engage the community by gathering insights through a range of engagement activities to ensure the project aligns with local priorities and supports a sense of community.

For more information on the project process or to review supporting background information, please visit the City’s Public Engagement Page, Engage Welland, at: https://www.engagewelland.ca/brownfield-community-improvement-plan-update

The public engagement session will be held as follows:

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Location: Welland Civic Square, Main Floor Lobby
60 East Main Street, Welland, Ontario, L3B 3X4

This will be a drop-in session with no formal presentation. The session will be interactive and is designed to get your feedback. All residents, businesses, development community, and property owners are invited to attend.

Should you not be able to attend, the information provided during the Engagement Session will be available here: https://www.engagewelland.ca/brownfield-community-improvement-plan-update

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Grant Munday