This webpage shows the status of some notable projects that have received GCIP funding over the last few years. The page will be updated from time to time to reflect the status of various projects. For more information on the Growth Community Improvement Plan (GCIP), click on the link below.
151 Main St. East - Downtown Target Area
Complete redevelopment of vacant commercial unit on ground floor and residential unit on second floor.
- New upper floor residential unit with 5 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms
- Ground floor renovations for future commercial use
- Full façade redevelopment with accent lighting
- Supports infill development
- Improved the physical condition of the building
- Contributed to an increase of the housing stock in the Downtown Core
- Will provide jobs with future commercial use
- Re-developed a property that was vacant for a number of years
- Enhanced the attractiveness and helps to develop the vision of the Downtown Core
- Encouraged development which complements the built form and commercial mix in the Downtown Core
- Supported significant private sector investment
130-134 Main Street West - Downtown Target Area
Complete renovation of a vacant commercial unit on ground floor and 5 apartment units on second floor.
- 5 new residential units on the second floor
- Ground floor commercial renovation (new location for Good Glaze desert bar)
- Future façade work anticipated, including improved exterior lighting
- Supported infill development
- Improved the physical condition of the building
- Increased the overall housing stock in the Downtown Core
- Increased the number of jobs
- Re-developed a previously vacant space
- Will help to enhance the attractiveness and further develop the vision of the Downtown Core with anticipated façade work
- Re development will complement the built form and commercial mix in the Downtown Core
- Supported significant private sector investment
156-158 Main Street West -Downtown Target Area
Complete renovation, inside and out of vacant building.
- Creation of a new commercial space in a previously underutilized space (Culture Club micro bakery located in the back alleyway leading to the municipal parking garage on McIntyre St.)
- Beautification of public laneway with 2 public art pieces
- 1 new commercial unit fronting on Main Street (Main Supply Refillery & Goods)
- 1 new residential unit on second floor (currently in progress)
- Complete façade reconstruction anticipated in the future
- Supports infill development
- Improves the physical condition of the building
- Will increase the overall housing stock in the Downtown Core
- Increases the number of jobs
- Re-develops previously vacant spaces
- Enhances the attractiveness and further develops the vision for the Downtown Core
- Re development will complement the built form and commercial mix in the Downtown Core
- Supports significant private sector investment
981 Cassells Street -Housing Target Area
New build for 30 transitional housing units.
- Will provide critical supportive housing for North Bay's homeless population
- Transitional housing has been identified as a critical missing component to the City's housing continuum in the Community Safety and Well Being Plan (CSWBP)
- Will stimulate private sector investment and development in the housing market
- Will encourage development of affordable rental opportunities
- Will promote intensification within the Residential Intensification Area
- Will provide for a much needed increase in North Bay's overall housing stock
497 and 483 Chippewa Street West
Creation of two new residential builds for a total of 8 new residential units.
- Helps to intensify the City's 'Residential Intensification Area'
- Increases the City's overall housing stock by 8 new dwelling units
- Redevelops two previously underutilized residential properties
- Stimulates private sector investment and development in the housing market
- Encourages the development of affordable rental opportunities
- Promotes intensification within the 'Residential Intensification Area'
- Provides for a much needed increase in North Bay's housing stock
155 Fourth Avenue East -Housing Target Area
Legalizing a triplex by renovating 1 dwelling unit.
- Helps to intensify the City's 'Residential Intensification Area'
- Increases the City's overall housing stock
- Redevelops an existing residential building
- Stimulates private sector investment and development in the housing market
- Encourages the development of affordable rental opportunities
- Promotes intensification within the 'Residential Intensification Area'
- Provides for a much needed increase in North Bay's housing stock
4400 Highway 11 North - Industrial Target Area
The construction of a second shop building for repair and maintenance of mobile mining equipment for Redpath Canada Ltd.
- Will create approximately 7 full-time jobs and 2 seasonal jobs
- Expansion of an existing & established business
- Helps to improve the market attractiveness and competitiveness of industrial land in the City
- Enhance the City's image as an industrial hub in the north
- Promotes economic rehabilitation and revitalization
- Increases investment and employment in industrial land
- Increases long-term tax assessment base
45 Station Road - Industrial Target Area
New industrial development for a transport tuck terminal. Stay tuned for project photos.
- Will provide approximately 10 full-time jobs
- Utilizes a formerly vacant piece of industrial land
- Helps to improve the market attractiveness and competitiveness of industrial land in the City
- Enhance the City's image as an industrial hub in the north
- Promote economic rehabilitation and revitalization
- Increase investment and employment in industrial land
- Increase long-term tax assessment base
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