Downtown Prescott RiverWalk Revival Project Receives My Main Street Support

Prescott – The Town of Prescott is thrilled to announce that our Downtown Prescott RiverWalk Revival project was selected for My Main Street Community Activator support to move forward with several exciting placemaking initiatives to beautify and activate downtown public spaces; making them more livable and appealing for residents and visitors.

“The Town of Prescott was ecstatic to learn of its successful application to the My Main Street program. This significant funding, along with the Town of Prescott and generous Prescott BIA contributions, will support the implementation of several vital placemaking projects; greatly enhancing our community’s liveability and appeal as a thriving destination to live, work and visit,” said Prescott Mayor Gauri Shankar

This project will support several placemaking activities throughout the Downtown Prescott RiverWalk District, including installations to reshape public engagement and usage, beautified pedestrian spaces through public art installations and greening initiatives, and a renewed wayfinding strategy to attract and retain visitors.

Placemaking activities will facilitate the creation of more inclusive and vibrant downtown public spaces for our diverse residents, visitors and businesses. This will contribute to the vitality of our downtown and businesses.

Engage with our social media platforms for exciting project updates and learn more about Prescott’s project at prescott.ca.

“The Downtown Prescott BIA is excited to receive My Main Street funding support and partner with the Town of Prescott on placemaking activities, that will produce tangible benefits for our Downtown business community, residents, employees and visitors alike,” said Tracey Young, Prescott BIA Vice-Chair

My Main Street is built on the principle of supporting community economic development and creating vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods which will enhance the overall quality of life for residents while also promoting sustainable and inclusive community development. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), and supported by a Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to foster the stabilization and revitalization of main streets across southern Ontario. Learn more about the My Main Street program at mymainstreet.ca.

“Main streets are at the social and economic heart of community life in cities and towns across southern Ontario. They mobilize social capital to improve community safety, support public health, and generate economic development opportunities. The enhancements the Town of Prescott are implementing along in the RiverWalk District will not only attract visitors and increase foot traffic but will contribute to our collective infrastructure, strengthening our downtown cores as vibrant and inclusive places for everyone.” said Mary W. Rowe, CEO and President, the Canadian Urban Institute

“CUI, with support from the Government of Canada, is investing in community projects, such as the Town of Prescott’s River Walk Revival. Projects like this attract visitors to our main streets, support local businesses, and revitalize our communities – helping shops, restaurants and local economies thrive. Together, we’re building stronger, more vibrant communities.” said The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario