Master Plan for Downtown Paris

The County of Brant is initiating the Master Plan for Downtown Paris to investigate opportunities to contribute to the long-term, ongoing revitalization and improvement of downtown Paris with a project scope that intersects policy, design, land use planning and infrastructure investment.  This Master Plan for Downtown Paris will focus on infrastructure needs, including: sidewalk and crossing improvements, light fixtures and street furniture, parkland features, telecommunications, washrooms and other public amenities.

The Downtown Paris area encompasses a peninsula of land bordered by the Nith River and the Grand River and is home to a vibrant commercial and residential landscape.  The County of Brant recently implemented a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) over this area to create a set of design guidelines for private interests in the area. The plan will encourage consistent and architecturally appropriate designs for new and renovated properties in the Paris area.

Supporting this area is a collection of municipal assets which includes sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals, roadways, horticultural features, walking trails, benches, and parking lots. Many of these assets are approaching end-of-life and are inadequate for this evolving area.

Master Plan for Downtown Paris Survey