Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization

The Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Strategy and Community Improvement Plan was approved in August 2014. The Plan articulated a vision for downtown Mount Albert and established a strategy for revitalization and economic development. The vision focused on providing:

• A destination fore residents and visitors characterized by an attractive mix of business, services, amenities, and vibrant public spaces that support economic activity and community participation
• A place to provide services to the residents or Mount Albert and beyond
• A central gathering place for the community
• An excellent mix of businesses and services that supports the needs of the community

The Mount Albert Revitalization Project will:

• Support community development, business performance and sustainable economic growth 

• Support the development of Complete Communities through an open and transparent process that actively engages residents, businesses and other stakeholders 

• Create enjoyable public streets and spaces that can be animated by a variety of creative and civic activities 

• Improve safety and accessibility for all users 

• 2019-2022 Strategic Plan

• Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Strategy & Community Improvement Plan

• Honourable Caroline Mulroney, MPP, Minister of Transportation of Ontario, making a presentation to Committee regarding the provincial funding announcement

• CIES-2019-012 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Rural and Northern Communities Funding Stream 

• CIES2020-06 Mount Albert – Centre Street Revitalization Project Transfer Payment Agreement

• CIES2020-30 Centre Street Implementation Strategy 

• Memorandum to Council dated November 16, 2021 - Downtown Mount Albert - Centre Street Revitalization Project and Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization Project Update
• CIES2022-02 Council - January 18, 2022 Centre Street Public Engagement & Revitalization Design Award
• CIES2022-16 Council - May 17, 2022 Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization, Public Consultation, Engagement and Communications Strategy
• CIES2022-16 Council - May 17, 2022 Presentation
• Council - April 4, 2023 Presentation
• Council memo - September 6, 2023

This project will include: 

• Road resurfacing and full road reconstruction (where required)
• Minor bridge rehabilitation to the Centre St bridge just north of Mill Street
• Storm sewer/road drainage improvements
• Upgrades to sidewalks to fill in missing links, improve connectivity and accessibility 
• Replace/upgrade/relocation of overhead hydro poles to eliminate conflicts with sidewalks
• Public realm improvements including decorative streetlighting, street scape, amenities, etc.
• Formal lay-by parking where practical
• Sidewalk connections to adjacent trail network (where applicable)
• Provide on-road cycling lanes (if technically feasible)

The study component of this project will also focus on the economic development opportunities of upgrading these areas. Additional projects and funding may be available for local businesses as this aspect develops and the project progresses.

Funding

This project has been co-funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). This is a Federal program (managed by the Province) designed to create long-term economic growth, build inclusive, sustainable and resilient communities and support a low-carbon economy. The total eligible project costs are approximately $2.7 million, which will be covered by the Provincial/Federal grant. The Town will contribute approximately $454,000.