First Look At Kingsway Site Plan Excites Council

A presentation on the draft integrated site plan for the Kingsway Entertainment District has flung the door wide open for possibilities and discussion.

Cumulus Architects presented to council a glimpse of what the development could look like which included ideas of a two pad arena, a form of an outdoor maple leaf square and engaging local arts.

Those were all ideas formed in public consultation sessions.

Paul Szaszkiewicz, Principal of Cumulus Architects says these are just early images but he has never seen a project come together as quickly as this one.

A few councillors had questions about parking, but the majority like Ward 7 Councillor Mike Jakubo, commended staff and Cumulus Architects for the quick work.

One councillor who may not have been to impressed was Ward 1’s Mark Signoretti, who had questions over locations and how the infrastructure for the casino and hotels was going to be paid for.

Residents will have the opportunity to comment on the site plan until November 6th, online or at open houses shown below.

Friday, November 3, 2017
-Attend anytime between 9:30 a.m. and Noon.:
• T.M.Davies Community Arena, Lively

-Attend anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.:
• New Sudbury Library, Sudbury

-Attend anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• Sudbury Community Arena (Wolves vs IceDogs). No charge to attend this open house.

Saturday, November 4, 2017
– Attend anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.:
• Dr. Edgar Leclair Community Arena, Azilda
• McClelland Community Arena, Copper Cliff

–  Attend anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.:
• Chelmsford Community Arena
• RHP Training Centre, Kelly Lake Road, Sudbury

–  Attend anytime between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
• Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex, Sudbury
• I.J. Coady Memorial Arena, Levack

Sunday, November 5, 2017
– Attend anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.:
• Garson Community Arena

–  Attend anytime between 10:00 a.m. and Noon:
• Centennial Community Arena, Hanmer

–  Attend anytime between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.:
• Raymond Plourde Arena, Val Caron
• Capreol Community Arena

Monday, November 6, 2017
Attend anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.:
• Carmichael Community Arena, Sudbury

Attend anytime between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.:
• Toe Blake Memorial Arena, Coniston

Attend anytime between 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.:
• Cambrian Arena, Sudbury

Council will see the final integrated site plan November 22nd.