Neighbourhood Revitalization Project - Downtown Sarnia and Mitton Village

The City of Sarnia’s Neighbourhood Revitalization Project is an initiative funded in part by Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The project aims to enhance the areas of Downtown and Mitton Village by identifying opportunities for improvements to public space, marketing and promoting the areas, and providing business development services. We hope to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem to attract businesses to the areas, as well as help existing local businesses thrive.

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"The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goeth

Project Details

What is it? The project will begin by updating the areas' business inventories, compiling historical and archival data on the areas, and hosting community engagement events. The project team will also host a series of public consultations, digital surveys, and pop-ups in the coming months to gather input from residents, businesses, and organizations in these areas. The feedback gained will help inform some of the short-term activation initiatives, and longer-term strategic planning priorities, for the revitalization of these areas.
What areas are included in the project? Downtown Sarnia and Mitton Village, as defined in the City's Community Improvement Plan, will be the focus areas for this project. But the entire community is welcome to share there input on what's needed to enhance these areas.

How can your voice be heard? We encourage you to get involved and share your thoughts! Call 519-332-0330 ex 3295.

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NRP Management Committee

OMAFRA's Downtown Revitalization Program recommends the establishment of a management committee to advise on the project work plan and activities and to assist with analyzing the wants and needs of businesses in the downtown area. Representatives of businesses in the Downtown and Mitton Village and business support agencies were invited to participate on the committee. The members are:

Sarah Reaume, Chief Executive Officer - Sarnia-Lambton Business Development Corporation
Keeley McMullin, Committee Member – First Friday
Nicole Warner, Owner - That’s What She Grows
Joshua Walters, Owner – Maud’s Variety
Matt Pasut, Owner– Team Outfitters
Ethan Paxton, Economic Development Coordinator - City of Sarnia
Kelly Provost, Director of Economic Development - City of Sarnia

For more information about the Neighbourhood Revitalization Project, please contact Ethan Paxton, Economic Development Coordinator, at ethan.paxton@sarnia.ca or 519-332-0330 ext. 3266.