Brownfields in waterloo region - Region of Waterloo

C i t y o f C a m b r i d g e
In the past 10 years, more than 400 new residential units
and 9,000 square feet of new commercial and institutional
space have been built on remediated brownfields in
Cambridge’s three downtown core areas.
• The City of Cambridge employs dedicated staff support
and expertise for brownfield and general redevelopment
• The City has developed its own financial incentive
programs to assist with redevelopment projects
• The University of
Waterloo School of
Architecture project
was the winner of
a 2004 “Brownie”
Award
• The Millcreek by
the Grand townhouse
project was the
winner of a 2005
“Brownie” Award
C i t y o f K i t c h e n e r
The Kaufman Footwear factory redevelopment
required special attention as both a brownfield site
and a designated heritage building. The creation of
270 living units breathed new life into the area while
preserving the heritage building.
• A City of Kitchener staff representative was on hand
to guide the development through project approvals
• The City and Region
waived all Development
Charges
• The City rebated all
Planning and Building
Permit Fees
• The Kaufman Lofts was
the winner of the 2005
National Brownfield
“Brownie” Award for
Best Overall Project
T o w n s h i p o f W o o lw i c h
The consolidation of five small commercial properties in the Elmira core into a new,
16,000-square-foot Shoppers Drug Mart required both the removal of existing structures on
the site and remediation. The new store will provide Elmira residents with a modern
drug/retail store and an anchor in downtown.
• Township staff worked closely with the developer to address various site plan
issues and expedite processes