Dundalk Downtown Revitalization Project

Support the revitalization of downtown Dundalk by volunteering to take part in the Downtown Revitalization Taskforce (DRT)!

Enhancing the town’s commercial core in collaboration with residents and local businesses is a priority for the Township of Southgate. To achieve this, the Township is establishing a taskforce of residents, business professionals, property owners, and staff to complete a Downtown Revitalization (DR) program, evaluating the current context of downtown Dundalk and developing a vision to boost its overall economic well-being.

The Township is seeking five to eight community members with connections to downtown Dundalk that will be available for monthly meetings for approximately one year to support the assessment of the current context, gathering of local data, analysis of findings, and formulation of action plans for implementation and monitoring. Outside of monthly meetings, support with the delivery of other tasks may be required. The estimated commitment time would be 4 to 6 hours/month. Downtown property owners and business operators will be given priority seats on the Taskforce, though residents and community members in and around Dundalk are encouraged to apply.

All applications must be received by 4:00PM on January 24, 2025, to be considered. Please be advised that all information collected by the Township of Southgate will be handled in accordance with, and is subject to, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Please complete the following to be considered for appointment on the Taskforce.

What is the Downtown Revitalization Project?

The Downtown Revitalization Project is an initiative undertaken by the Township of Southgate, as identified in our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, to improve the vitality and interface of downtown Dundalk.

The project will be led by community members, with the Township playing an advisory and supporting role. This will enable community expertise to take the lead, with the Township facilitating the project to ensure the gaps between what is desired and what is possible are bridged.

Where did the Downtown Revitalization Idea Come From?

The Downtown Revitalization initiative has been established and offered by Ontario's Ministry of Rural Affairs, and has helped small towns from across Ontario realize their aesthetic, economic, and social potentials.

You can learn more about this program here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/downtown-revitalization-program

Who is Involved?

The Township of Southgate will be facilitating the project, with a group of 5-8 community members, the Downtown Revitalization Taskforce, helping deliver the project and providing community expertise.

Are you interested in joining? Please fill out the form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DundalkDRTApplication

When is the Downtown Revitalization Project Set to Take Place?

The Downtown Revitalization Project will take place in 2025, with the first meeting happening in the middle of February.

To submit your application for the Downtown Revitalization Taskforce, please apply via the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DundalkDRTApplication