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Cambridge Core Areas Revitalization Program

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Core Areas, traditionally known as downtowns, are unique and important components of all cities. They are places that clearly identify one city from another, and often where we take visitors to show them our history, accomplishments, and community identity. Core areas also offer us unique environments in which to live, work and play; offer places that are compact and oriented to people; contain a mix of diverse uses; possess a wealth of historical architecture; and are often built in interesting landscapes. Perhaps most important, people often measure the health, vitality, and quality of life of the overall city by the downtown core areas.

The City of Cambridge is made up of many unique neighbourhoods and communities, and three of the unique places within the city are the historic core areas - Galt City Centre, Preston Towne Centre and Hespeler Village. The City of Cambridge has been committed to revitalizing these three core areas since 1998.

The Cambridge Revitalization Program is based on the following two principles:

1. Approach revitalization in a comprehensive and integrated manner and
2. Account for the different needs and features of each core area.

The Cambridge Core Areas Revitalization Program has been successfully implemented since 1997. The strategy is multi-faceted, involving projects of different scopes and scales and many different stakeholders.

The Financial Incentive Brochure has information about financial incentive programs in The City of Cambridge.
If you have any questions about the Cambridge Core Areas Revitalization Program or would like information, please contact Deanne Friess at 519.740.4650, ext. 4213 or by e-mail at friessd@cambridge.ca.