The Municipality of Port Hope will launch a long-term, multi-faceted Downtown Revitalization Project aimed at strengthening the community's business core, re-energizing the Port Hope community and attracting the external audiences who may choose Port Hope as a destination for their home, business or vacation. The project is a central component part of a long-term vision for Port Hope say's Mayor Linda Thompson, "promotion of economic development and tourism is a key objective of our Corporate Strategic Plan. The downtown revitalization project will help to preserve the heritage of our commercial core and strengthen its connection to the waterfront, enhancing the entire downtown area." A dedicated Coordinator will oversee the details of the project including: a streetscape study and strategy, downtown attraction and retention strategy with short, mid and long-term goals to be sustained through community involvement.
