Community Improvement Plan Draft Background Report for Review

The Town of Arnprior is undergoing an update of its Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The Town has retained the services of WSP, a consulting firm, to assist on this exciting project.

The current Arnprior CIP was adopted by Council in June 2011. Since then, the CIP has served as a planning and economic development tool, used to address a range of objectives including community revitalization, rehabilitation, development, and redevelopment. The CIP also provides financial incentive grants to properties located within the designated areas to assist with meeting the Plan’s improvement goals.

An update to the CIP will allow the Town of Arnprior to continue to help build a foundation for future economic growth and sustainable development. The objectives of the CIP update are:

• to evaluate the Town’s current CIP and incentive programs, using community feedback and applying lessons learned in the 10 years since its adoption; and
• to make updates to the CIP and incentive programs, reflecting changing priorities and conditions in the Town, such as the revitalization of the historic Downtown.

The Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA), where the incentive programs will be made available, will be re-evaluated as part of the project process. This may include the entire Town or a portion of the Town.

The project is anticipated to be complete in early 2022. Input collected from past CIP program applicants and community members through surveys and consultations will assist in the preparation of the updated Plan.

We Want Your Feedback

The Draft Background report has been completed and is available for review and feedback. This background report will guide the draft CIP.

Draft Background Report

Please complete the Feedback Form by November 1, 2021. 

WSP did present the Draft Background Report at the October 19th meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee. This presentation can be viewed at the start of the meeting here.