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Commercial / Retail Sector & Support
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Downtown Owen Sound
 With
more than 400 thousand square feet, Owen Sound's downtown core has the
largest concentration of commercial floor space in Grey and Bruce Counties.
The city recently reaffirmed its commitment to a vibrant downtown core
through the "Big
Dig". This monumental refurbishment project included a complete
replacement of all underground services and also resulted in a complete
renovation of the downtown streetscape.
Downtown Facts:
- The downtown core represents approximately 32% of the available retail
space in Owen Sound, with a vacancy rate of only 6% in 2002.
- Downtown Owen Sound contains a broad range of goods and services,
from financial institutions and retail shops to restaurants and pharmacies.
City Hall is located here, too.
- To foster the historic ambience of the downtown core, the municipal
Façade Restoration Program assists downtown property owners with
grants to restore original façades and historical architecture.
- The Owen Sound Community Improvement Plan also provides incentives
for developers looking to invest in development in the inner harbour.
- Owen Sound has a strong Downtown
Improvement Area - DIA.
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