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Oakville presents Downtown Cultural Hub options

The Town of Oakville has released three options that have been developed as part of the Downtown Cultural Hub study.

A preferred option will be presented to Town Council in September.

Your feedback is welcome now for the three presented options. To provide your feedback, please click the link above.

Option 1: Renovate — Minor

• Minimal improvements to cultural offering, does not meet targets;
• Theatre likely goes ‘dark’ for a shorter time;
• Less opportunity to deliver parking.

Option 2: Renovate — Major

• Significant improvements to cultural offering;
• Theatre likely goes ‘dark’ for a greater period of time;
• Less opportunity to deliver parking.

Option 3: Dispersed — New Build

• New high quality facilities that meets current and projected needs;
• Dispersed cultural facilities shares reinvestment benefits into downtown;
• Post office is renewed, Church St. transformed;
• No theatre “dark” period;
• Improved revenue potential from residential development;
• Better opportunities for revenue generation;
• Delivers ample parking.