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It's February in Downtown Oshawa!❤️ | As a major urban destination within the eastern GTA, Oshawa’s downtown core is the heart of our community; a vibrant and growing entertainment, arts, culture, education and shopping/dining district within Durham Region. Enjoy some of the latest developments in our #DTOshawa February edition newsletter! | |
It's #BlackHistoryMonth in #DTOshawa
Oshawa is proud to be home to a diverse group of businesses and entrepreneurs. In celebration of Black History Month, the City is showcasing Black entrepreneurs and their businesses that have contributed to making our community unique. Their investment and commitment have changed the landscape of Oshawa's economy. We encourage you to shop local and support our businesses.
Featured Business: Florida Fades ✂️ - 27 King Street East
From their professional staff to the ambiance of their barber shop. Florida fades has distinguished itself as a complete trustworthy and soothing environment where clients can enjoy being pampered, escape the stress of their everyday lives, and relax with while listening to a smooth classic jazz.
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Oshawa is one of the Fastest Growing Communities in Canada!
- Since 2016, The City of Oshawa has averaged the second highest level of population growth in Canada.
- Over two-thirds (69%) of the increase in the population of Oshawa has been due to an inflow of migrants from within Ontario.
- Affordability is driving many first-time home buyers in our direction.
- Other contributors to Oshawa’s sustained strong population growth include an inflow of 5,000+ permanent immigrants and 3,500+ non-permanent migrants.
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City of Oshawa records strongest year of building activity with over $900 million in permit values🏗️
The City of Oshawa is pleased to report that building permit activity in 2022 exceeded any year in Oshawa’s recorded history.
In total, Oshawa set 25 new building records in 2022. Highlights include:
- Highest total construction value issued in any one year ($901+ million)
- Highest total residential construction value issued in any one year ($762+ million)
- 12 new industrial and commercial buildings, which continue to generate even more local jobs.
Learn More
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Future Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Downtown Oshawa | |
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Richmond and Mary Development
This proposal for two 18-storey residential towers will bring 630 units of living space to Downtown Oshawa. The project will also include 6,000 sq. ft. of commercial space on a two storey podium.
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Post Lofts
47 Simcoe Street South
A former Canada Post building is anticipated to be an eight storey 143-unit mixed-use, mid-rise building that preserves the original building façade and unique architecture that have made 47 Simcoe Street South a significant landmark in Oshawa’s downtown.
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135 Bruce Street
A 2,271 unit mixed-use development. The project will include 2,145 apartment units and 96 townhouse units, as well as office and retail ground floor space, in buildings ranging from 3 to 22 storeys in height. Phase I will include 509 apartments in 10 storey and 22 storey towers.
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#ShopWhereYouLive This Valentine's Day ❤️
Sweet tooths unite and head over to Isabella’s Chocolate Café in downtown Oshawa. Featuring coffee, chocolate, sweets and gifts, it’s a great place to satisfy your cravings. Located at 2 King Street East, they were recently featured in Durham Region's ultimate date night blog.
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The Durham Region 2023 Parasport Games are Here!
On February 3rd - 5th, Durham Region will host the 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, supported by the Ontario Government, through its Games Ontario program. This program delivers and supports multi-sport events, including the Ontario Summer and Winter Games for youth, the Ontario 55+ Winter and Summer Games and the Ontario Parasport Games.
Oshawa event venues include:
Durham College & Ontario Tech University Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre
- Sport: Wheelchair Basketball
Oshawa Curling Club
- Sport: Wheelchair and Visually Impaired Curling
Civic Recreation Complex
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Reminder: Community Improvement Grant Applications Due March 1st
The City of Oshawa offers grants through an Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for commercial property owners and business tenants.
The intention of the program is to offset costs of renovations and new development in the Downtown Core for projects such as façade and accessibility improvements, security installations, building and fire code upgrades, and the creation of residential and commercial units.
Over time, the Urban Growth Centre CIP is expected to increase tax assessment, employment opportunities and housing options in the City's core as part of a longer-term plan to revitalize the downtown. The next application deadline is March 1, 2023.
Have Questions about CIP's?
Contact: Mary Cousineau - Manager, Downtown & Business Development: mcousineau@oshawa.ca
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New Proposed Residential Development - 39 Athol Street West
A proposal has been introduced for 39 Athol Street West, consisting of a twelve storey 140-unit residential building. A total of 99 parking spaces will be provided, with 44 spaces in one level of underground parking. The remaining 55 spaces will be accommodated within the first two floors of the proposed twelve storey building. A roof top amenity space has also been recognized as an important element of the proposed development; providing opportunities for residents to enjoy indoor and outdoor spaces, to socialize and connect with one another on rooftop gathering places.
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Digital Main Street: Downtown Business Tips for Digital Marketing
There is always something new going on in the world of marketing: an update to Google’s ranking algorithm, a game-changing feature that makes a familiar social media platform feel fresh again, or a new way to connect with customers. It can be hard for you to keep up in the fast-moving world of marketing. Click below for some tips and tricks to get you started!
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Major Transit Station Area Study
The City of Oshawa has retained Parsons Inc. and initiated the Central Oshawa Major Transit Station Area (M.T.S.A.) Land Use and Area-specific Transportation Master Plan, referred to as the “Integrated M.T.S.A. Study”. The first public information session will take place February 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Available Meeting Options
In Person:
The meeting will be held in-person in the C Wing Committee Room, Oshawa City Hall, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa (enter from the Main South Entrance and immediately turn right).
Virtual:
The meeting will be streamed. A link, call-in number and a copy of the presentation will be posted on Connect Oshawa at: www.connectoshawa.ca/MTSAStudy.
There will be an opportunity to submit questions electronically via Connect Oshawa in advance of the meeting.
Learn More
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Welcome to #DTOshawa:
King's Crown Bar & Grill!
Join us in welcoming King's Crown Bar & Grill to Downtown Oshawa! Offering great pub fare and music. You can visit King's Crown at 28 King Street East.
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The City of Oshawa, Oshawa Public Libraries and OSCC55+ are calling on you to help shape the future of Oshawa’s parks, recreation, library and culture facilities.
Oshawa has experienced tremendous growth since the last Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment (P.R.L.C.) in 2015 and the City needs you to help inform this update.
The P.R.L.C. will:
- Guide investment in indoor and outdoor facilities in both established and new growth areas; and,
- Focus on how City facilities can support the physical, social and mental health, inclusion and wellbeing of the community.
- Feedback can be provided:
- Online on Connect Oshawa (www.connectoshawa.ca/PRLC); or,
- On paper at Service Oshawa, City recreation facilities or any Oshawa Senior Community Centres or Oshawa Public Libraries branch during regular business hours.
Feedback will be received until 12 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and considered in the development of the draft update to the P.R.L.C.
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On February 12 at 1:00pm, Aves Coffee Co. hosts the Ontario Piping Plovers Program to discuss conservation!
Aves Coffee Co. offers Bird Friendly® coffee, guaranteeing every coffee bean is grown in a way that protects bird habitat & other wildlife.
You can visit Aves Coffee Co. at 9 William Street West
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