Project Goal
The City of Pembroke has an established Community Improvement Plan (CIP) from 2016 that has helped stimulate community revitalization. This update is to ensure the plan and its programs best reflect the current climate and needs of the community.
What is a Community Improvement Plan?
- Planning and economic development tool under the Ontario Municipal Act and Planning Act
- Provides a framework to achieve a wide variety of goals tailored to community needs and priorities
- Establishes financial incentive programs and eligibility criteria through which to provide private property owners with grants and tax rebates to realize community improvement projects
- Stimulates private sector investment in targeted areas
- Promotes revitalization and place-making to attract tourism, business investment, and economic development opportunities
Pembroke's Existing CIP
- Adopted August 9, 2016
- Community Improvement Project Area = entire municipality
- 10 existing Financial Incentive Programs + Temporary COVID-19 Business Support Grant
- From 2016 to September 2025:
- Over $365,000 in grants awarded to over 50 business and property owners
- Directly supported projects with over $1.5M in construction value
- Most popular grants:
- Downtown Heritage Façade Improvement Grant
- Façade Improvement Grant
- Accessibility Grant
- Planning and Building Permit Fee Grant
