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Downtown Dig Business Blogs
Our downtown is full of unique businesses that bring our community to life. While construction is underway, we’re spotlighting the people and places that make it vibrant—showcasing their stories, what they offer, and why supporting local matters more than ever.
Downtown Events and Promotions
Downtown businesses are open during the dig! Pedestrian access is maintained—so come down, enjoy events and promotions, and keep supporting your favourite shops and restaurants.
Engage Brant - The Downtown Dig
Big changes are coming to Paris with the Downtown Dig! This once-in-a-lifetime project will replace essential infrastructure like water, sewer, and utilities. For the latest information, project updates, community events and more, subscribe to our Downtown Dig EngageBrant webpage.
Engage Brant - Businesses
Businesses are invited to learn more about this project and provide feedback. An invitation is required to view this page, email invest@brant.ca to request access.
Support for Businesses
The County of Brant supports its business through several initiatives and partnerships. Learn more about financial incentives, programs, and partnerships here.
The Plan
View the Overview of Downtown Paris Redevelopment and Implementation of Downtown Paris Master Plan.
"As the Town of Paris looks to the future, urban design is a powerful tool that will help shape the physical setting of the downtown. At its heart, urban design incorporates a “people first” design philosophy. This design approach promotes healthy and socially interactive neighbourhoods that contribute to the economic success of the entire area. Using the principles from urban design protects the qualities of this charming community and deters us from becoming just another suburb."
- Downtown Paris Master Plan Report
Do you have questions about the Downtown Dig? Reach out to our team directly by emailing downtowndig@brant.ca
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