On Downtown Revitalization
"Downtown Kitchener is the heart of our community – a place where people of all ages should live, work and play. It will be a safe, dynamic place that reflects the pride of our residents, and where we come to celebrate our community’s history, its prosperity, and most importantly, its people."
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Over the past four years, and in previous terms, Berry has…
- Created policies which have generated significant private sector investment in various downtown projects including the Tannery ($30 million), the City Centre ($90 million estimate), the Arrow Lofts and Breithaupt Block ($23 million estimate).
- Supported the expansion and renovation of the Kitchener Public Library Central Library.
- Obtained federal and provincial infrastructure stimulus dollars for the King Street streetscape improvements.
- Worked to ensure that Downtown Kitchener was selected by the province for the new region-wide Provincial Courthouse facility.
- closely worked with the Kitchener Downtown Business Improvement Association to create a business friendly environment in Downtown Kitchener.
- Make sure the many projects under development presently continue to move forward in a timely manner.
- Work to ensure we look after our investment in the downtown streetscape through the development of a cleanliness strategy.
- Work with the KDBIA and private partners to build on the momentum of attracting new businesses to the downtown.