City of Pickering invites public to have its say on transformational City Centre project

Pickering, ON, July 6, 2021 – Pickering’s City Centre is undergoing a bold transformation and the City of Pickering invites residents, business, and stakeholders to share their thoughts on the proposed spaces and user experience.

Inspired by world-renowned public spaces, the project will see an exciting array of new, state-of-the-art municipal facilities, including a Performing Arts Centre, a combined Seniors & Youth Centre, and a relocated and expanded Central Library, surrounded by a vibrant and pedestrian-friendly public square.

From now until September, members of the public can register online and share their thoughts on the features, functionalities, and user experience of one or more of the proposed facilities.

Visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/CityCentre to register, share, and learn about upcoming virtual consultations.

Background

In 2018, the City of Pickering announced its plans to partner with OPB Realty Inc., owners of Pickering Town Centre, to redevelop the lands on the east side of the mall and immediately south of Esplanade South. This landmark project revealed a vision for a vibrant, connected, and bustling downtown, where municipal service delivery, shopping & retail, and residential intensification come together as the heart of the city.  

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“Community engagement is one of our highest priorities, and it’s important that we learn from, share in discussions, and collaborate with the community on one of Pickering’s most transformational redevelopment projects to date. This project will introduce a never-before-seen energy and dynamic to Pickering, and it’s crucial that we create a space inspired by the people who will be using it.”

- Mayor Dave Ryan, City of Pickering

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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering (population 94,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth; offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.

Shauna Muir
Coordinator, Communications | Office of the CAO
905.420.4660 ext. 2134 | 1.866.683.2760
smuir@pickering.ca