The City of Greater Sudbury Council learned more about bold, innovative and creative projects that could shape the future of the community during a public input session on Nov. 27.
The session’s purpose, which was livestreamed, was to help Council set priorities by sharing information on projects which could have a significant impact on our community in the near future.
“On behalf of Council, I would like to thank the 16 community organizations, businesses and individuals who participated or attended today’s meeting, sharing their passion for the City of Greater Sudbury and for the future of our community,” said Mayor Brian Bigger in a news release. “I look forward to recommendations from staff in the new year.”
The presenters were asked to provide information on how their ideas would align with Council’s established four pillars, shaping the future direction of Greater Sudbury.
These pillars include:
- Growth and economic development
- Responsive, fiscally prudent open governance
- Quality of life and place
- Sustainable infrastructure.
The written submissions which have been received, together with the information provided during the presentations, have been forwarded by Council to the Economic Development Division at the City of Greater Sudbury for review and to provide recommendations in the new year.
The presenters asked Council to consider the following projects:
- Light Rail Public Transit System – bring light rail public transit system to Greater Sudbury
- La Place Des Arts du Grand Sudbury – build a multi-disciplinary arts centre servicing the entire Greater Sudbury cultural community
- Greater Sudbury Synergy Centre Inc. – build a multi-purpose convention and performing arts centre
- Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 76 – build a new legion branch, senior housing complex and passive park
- Sudbury Arts Council – renovate a downtown building to provide a live/work centre for creative workers
- Capreol Long-Term & Supportive Housing – build an assisted living complex in Capreol
- March of Dimes – develop affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
- Jack Nickolas Business & Innovation Park – build a 6,000+ seat multi-use sports, entertainment and business centre
- Downtown Village Development Corporation – revitalize the downtown area
- Northern Ontario Film Studios – build a Northern Ontario soundstage and film training facility
- Dalron Group Ltd. And ICC International Coliseums Company – build a new arena in the south end
- Dalron Leasing Limited – Cedar Structure – Cedar Street parking structure rehabilitation
- Eat Local Sudbury – build a downtown food complex
- Autumnwood Mature Lifestyle Communities – develop Uptown Arts Complex, expand and rebrand Red Oak Villa
- Art Gallery of Sudbury – erect a public art gallery
- Greater Sudbury Library Board – build a new Main Library in downtown Sudbury