Brownfields in waterloo region - Region of Waterloo
Brownfields in waterloo region - Region of Waterloo
Brownfields in waterloo region - Region of Waterloo
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Reclaim<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the past to<br />
shape the<br />
future…<br />
Partner<strong>in</strong>g with us<br />
will help to ensure<br />
you realize the<br />
maximum R.O.I.<br />
on your brownfield<br />
project <strong>in</strong> <strong>Waterloo</strong><br />
<strong>Region</strong>. We are<br />
committed to<br />
keep<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
simple, work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
one-on-one to<br />
elim<strong>in</strong>ate confusion<br />
and ensur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
deadl<strong>in</strong>es are<br />
met or exceeded.<br />
The <strong>Region</strong> and<br />
Area Municipalities<br />
are committed<br />
to assist<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
brownfield and<br />
reurbanization<br />
projects to<br />
achieve successful<br />
conclusions – and<br />
new beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
C i t y o f Wat e r l o o<br />
<strong>Waterloo</strong>’s Seagram L<strong>of</strong>ts showcase an adaptive reuse <strong>of</strong> an exist<strong>in</strong>g brownfield site <strong>in</strong> the<br />
heart <strong>of</strong> Uptown <strong>Waterloo</strong>’s core. Key goals throughout the redevelopment were to give the<br />
site new life and preserve its 150-year history.<br />
• The City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waterloo</strong> waived Development Charges and <strong>of</strong>fered free road and utility<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure and assistance<br />
• The City provided assistance <strong>in</strong> identify<strong>in</strong>g and overcom<strong>in</strong>g environmental concerns<br />
• As the owner <strong>of</strong> the site, the City <strong>of</strong>fered a much-lower purchase price to the developer<br />
T o w n s h i p s o f N o rt h D u m f r i e s , W e l l e s l e y a n d w i l m o t<br />
The Townships <strong>of</strong> North Dumfries, Wellesley and Wilmot focus on <strong>in</strong>fill and redevelopment to<br />
ensure strong economic opportunities for developers and to aid <strong>in</strong> community growth.<br />
• The Townships assist <strong>in</strong> access<strong>in</strong>g available fund<strong>in</strong>g for redevelopment projects through<br />
their available programs or with the <strong>Region</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waterloo</strong><br />
• A focus on streaml<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g processes and one-on-one communication allows the<br />
Townships to assist <strong>in</strong> expedit<strong>in</strong>g redevelopment, and meet<strong>in</strong>g or exceed<strong>in</strong>g deadl<strong>in</strong>es