Development Insider Welcome Table

Digital disruption, artificial intelligence and other technological innovations have quickly woven their way into our economic landscape. We are witnessing an exciting transformation in the City of , exemplified by a number of Contents of initiatives such as Durham College’s AI/Hub, Tech University’s dynamic branding initiative, a $30 million campus expansion at Trent University Durham GTA and a $170 million investment by General Motors of Canada, Strong Economic Fundamentals 2 which includes a brand new autonomous vehicle test track to complement other automotive R&D assets such as the ACE climatic wind tunnel and moving ground plane. This past October, Oshawa hosted the Global Cyberlympics, Industrial Growth 4 an international ethical hacking competition that will firmly position our city as a leader in the rapidly growing field of cyber security. Our ability to embrace emerging industries will be key to the ongoing evolution of our economy. Development Highlights: Underway 6 The City of Oshawa continues sustained economic growth through sector diversification and a renewed focus on the Development Highlights: Pipeline 8 future. Coming off of a series of record-breaking development years, real GDP is forecast to stabilize in 2020, following a gain of 1.8% in 2019. The Conference Board of Canada forecasts Oshawa’s economic growth will Development Highlights: Coming Attractions 9 quickly resume in 2021, projected to come in at 2.2%. Notable groundbreakings this year include Panattoni Development Company’s development of over 92,903 sq. m. (1 million sq. ft.) of new commercial/industrial space Company Growth 10 in south Oshawa; a project with an estimated construction value of $70 million. The City of Oshawa is the largest urban municipality in Durham Region and an eastern gateway to the Greater The GM Transformation 12 Area (GTA). Companies in Oshawa have quick and convenient access to Canada’s largest market of more than Innovations Driving the Future Economy 14 5 million consumers and are located within a day’s drive of more than 120 million Canadian and American consumers. Oshawa’s talent pool, large commuter shed, population growth, exceptional real estate value and proximity to Strategic Investments 20 Toronto also make our city an attractive place to invest and grow. I am pleased to share the 2019 Development Insider which reflects on our progress this year and the many strengths that continue to make Oshawa an amazing TeachingCity 22 place to live, work and prosper. Unique Assets 24 We used to build cars. Join us as we build our future. Continuous Investment in Talent 26 Kyle Benham Downtown 28

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Director, Economic Development Services Filming 32 City of Oshawa Strong Economic Fundamentals

Oshawa continues to grow as a diverse and innovative city for business, research and education across a variety of sectors including: Advanced Manufacturing, Health and Biosciences, Energy Generation, Multimodal Transportation and Logistics, and Information Technology. Oshawa’s economic diversity and growing technology sectors will play a key role in the city’s recovery from the General Motors shift in auto production.

Oshawa Jobs 2014 63,211 GDP growth 2015 64,469 2.7% 2018 2016 65,888 2.3% 2014—2023 2017 66,395 2018 67,971 Companies in Oshawa 11,144 (2018) Health Care 16.3% Retail Trade 13.1% Durham Jobs Educational 10.3% 2018 260,193 ors 2018 ct Accomodations & Food Services 8.4% Admin and Support 7% Public Administration 6.5% Manufacturing 5.7% onomic Se Unemployment Rates Nearly 5,696 dwelling units Transportation/Warehousing 5.5% Oshawa CMA 5.1% Construction 5.4%

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2 Development Insider Strong Economic Fundamentals 3 Industrial Growth

The City of Oshawa is benefitting from a record year for industrial development, with 120,000 sq. m (1.3 million 900 Farewell Street sq. ft.) of new industrial space being built or currently in the pipeline. Industrial lease rates deliver exceptional Located in the Farewell Industrial Park (800 feet away value making Oshawa one of the most cost effective cities in the Greater Toronto Area. Excellent future from the Port of Oshawa) this business complex development opportunities are supported by infrastructure and local incentives. Oshawa does not have City contains five units ranging in size from 111 sq. m. Development Charges on industrial development. This would represent a savings of nearly $900,000 per 9,290 (1,200 sq. ft.) to 400 sq. m. (4,300 sq. ft.) Cooper sq. m. (100,000 sq. ft.) of development. Oshawa is truly open for business. Equipment Rentals, Emco Waterwoks and Lev2 Mastery Cabinetry & Millwork are among the first Panattoni Phase I and II occupants of the property. Located at 1121 & 1147 Thornton Road South, this state-of- the-art development is Panattoni’s first speculative project in 980 Thornton Road South Durham Region and will offer tenants high quality property New industrial development will include 10,000 sq. m. attributes and cost savings through high efficiency building and (107,000 sq. ft.) of space to accommodate five units. design. The projected is estimated at $70 million and will Construction began in Summer 2019. bring a projected 300 jobs to Oshawa. Construction has started on two industrial buildings totalling 58,529 sq. m. (630,000 sq. ft.). Strategically located within Permit Value Industrial Development minutes to Highway 401, this site will provide easy access to employee amenities and other 400 series highways. 2013 $8,579,000 450–464 Taunton Road West 2014 $28,333,500 2015 $11,505,300 A 9,306 sq. m. (100,172 sq. ft.) industrial condominium is 2016 $5,330,100 currently being planned. 64 industrial units will occupy the 2017 $27,679,500 building with construction anticipated in 2021. 2018 $17,441,000 2019 $83,523,100

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4 Development Insider Industrial Growth 5 Development Highlights: Underway Stay informed. Oshawa’s latest development activities are online at Oshawa.ca/tour

With $5 billion in current and proposed development activity, the City of Oshawa has experienced record levels of 2535 Thoroughbred Street 504 residential units in a 25 storey tower; includes ground-related podium and recent growth. These projects represent over 43,000 associated jobs. New developments will have a capacity to attached two-storey parking deck. Located in the Windfields Main Central Area. welcome 42,000 new residents to the city with approximately 16,000 new residential units. Notable projects for 2019 include 80 Bond and the completion of 70 King, The Genosha Hotel Heritage Building Revitalization. 895 Phillip Murray Avenue OH! Towns Located in south Oshawa, OH! Towns will be a collection of 70 King 56 townhomes that bring affordable waterfront living The Genosha Hotel Heritage Building Revitalization to the GTA. Graywood and partners at Falconcrest The revitalization of the historic Genosha Hotel in have a combined 70 years of experience that they downtown Oshawa is now complete. This are bringing to south Oshawa because they believe development includes 86 brand new residential units “it’s brimming with potential,” says Stephen Price, and approximately 300 sq. m. (3,300 sq. ft.) of President and CEO of Graywood Developments. ground floor commercial space. “When you take into account the proximity to transit and Lake Ontario, as well as the quality product we’re offering, you can make the case that OH! 550 Bond Street West 4 storey, 129 unit retirement Towns offers the best value anywhere in the GTA.” home just steps from the recently expanded Oshawa Centre. Building will include a 230 sq. m. 161 Athol Street East 185 units of student housing is nearly complete in downtown Oshawa. This (2,500 sq. ft.) medical office and walkout lower level. development is nine storeys tall and is located near several Ontario Tech University campus buildings as well as Construction will be complete in 2020. the Tribute Communities Centre. Construction is expected to be completed in 2020.

385 Arctic Red Drive 110 apartment units in a four 6–18 King Street East 80 Bond As part of a $125 million two phase Bond storey building. This 3,716 sq. m. (40,000 sq. ft.) and Mary development, 375 units are now planned for development is located in the Windfields Community. Lovell Drugs Heritage Building Revitalization Phase II, including 224 condominium units and 151 A complete revitalization of the historic Lovell Drugs rental units. This includes a 21 storey residential condo building in downtown Oshawa—with 23 brand new tower and 185 sq. m. (2,000 sq. ft.) of ground floor residential units—was completed in 2019. commercial space. Construction began in May 2019.

6 Development Insider Development Highlights: Underway 7 Development Highlights: Pipeline Development Highlights: Coming Attractions

135 Bruce Street Medallion Northwood Business Park A brand new neighbourhood is being planned in Northwood Business Park is comprised of 260 hectares Oshawa’s downtown core; a 2,271 unit (642.5 acres) of employment designated land. The area is zoned mixed-use development. The project will include and in the process of being serviced to allow for future 2,175 apartment units and 96 townhouse units, as development. This area has the advantage of being located in well as office and retail ground floor space, in proximity to Ontario Tech University/Durham College main buildings ranging from 3 to 22 storeys in height. campus, the Highway 407 and the Oshawa Executive Airport. Phase I will include 500 apartments in a 10 storey and 22 storey tower. Construction is anticipated to Richmond and Mary Development begin in 2021. 630 units in two 18 storey residential towers proposed in the core of downtown Oshawa. The project will also include 557 sq. m. (6,000 sq. ft.) of commercial space on a two storey podium. RioCan The RioCan Windfields Retail Hub is a 65 hectare (160 acre) site which will include 78,000 sq. m. (840,000 sq. ft.) of commercial space as well as 343 townhouse units and 352 apartment units. Construction Columbus Part II Plan will begin in 2021. Another major expansion will take place within the Columbus Planning Area. It is anticipated that employment lands will surround the 407 expansion, as well as residential development. Preliminary consultations and planning began this year.

Kedron Part II Plan This area is expected to accommodate 22,000 new residents on 466 hectares (1,151 acres). Ten new schools and a number of new parks are expected along with 2,800 sq. m. (30,000 sq. ft.) of commercial space.

8 Development Insider Development Highlights 9 Company Growth

With over 10,000 businesses, a skilled labour force, low business costs, state of the art research facilities, a convenient Ontario Power Generation Ontario Power GTA location and a fast track development process, Oshawa continues to be the right place for business growth. Generation (OPG) is investing in Durham Region, with plans to build a new corporate campus by 2024. BDC The Business Development Bank of Canada Durham Business Commercial Center has moved to Suite 401 The completed site will accommodate OPG staff from of the Executive Tower of the Oshawa Centre. 15 existing locations across the Greater Toronto Area and Niagara Region, bringing over 2,000 jobs to Tokyo Smoke Located at 575 Laval Drive Unit #400, Tokyo Smoke is Durham and the surrounding region. This move will an award-winning, design focused, legal cannabis retailer. bolster economic growth across many municipalities throughout Durham. Mathilda’s Located at 29 Simcoe Street South, Mathilda’s offers plant-based food to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. They empower people to take charge of their health and reverse diet and lifestyle related diseases. Mathilda’s also offers a one- stop shop for vegan supplies and have many gluten free options. Oshawa-based Durham Recruiting; All or Nothing Brewhouse Founded in 2014 in Oshawa by brothers recognized as the 15th fastest growing Jeff and Eric Dornan based on the core philosophy that with hard start-up in Canada by Maclean’s and work, any insurmountable obstacle can be overcome no matter the Canadian Business Magazine! odds. The company is known for superior, high quality and full-flavour beer, excellent customer service and the fire-in-the-belly energy to do their part in the “Better Beer Revolution”. The company is currently operating in Oshawa at 438 Ritson Frere Du Nord In June 2019, Frere Du Nord opened a Road South. 65 sq. m. (700 sq. ft.) retail space integrated into their factory, so that customers can see how their clothes are The Bollywood Tacos A brilliant fusion between Mexican made while they relax and enjoy Frere Du Nord’s made to and Indian cuisine, The Bollywood Tacos brings customers measure customer service. Every step of Frere Du Nord’s great value, outstanding service and an overall memorable manufacturing process is completed on site using high experience. quality, Canadian fabrics.

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General Motors of Canada announced plans in 2019 that will transition the GM Oshawa Assembly operations to parts manufacturing and advanced vehicle development and testing. GM plans to invest $170 million to support a transition focused on stamping, related sub-assembly, and other activities for GM and other auto industry customers. The new business will retain 300 Oshawa jobs with the potential to grow and generate significant additional jobs in the coming years as the business attracts new customers. GM will convert part of the Oshawa Plant property into a test track for autonomous and advanced technology vehicles—further expanding the capability of GM’s Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) in Ontario. GM will maintain 700 jobs in the city at its head office and its CTC engineering facility. To further underscore its partnership and commitment to Oshawa’s sustainable future, GM also intends to donate the 1.2 hectare (3 acre) Fenlon Park and the 35 hectare (87 acre) McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve to the City of Oshawa for the permanent benefit of its community members. Currently, GM is looking at its land holdings and what opportunities might be coming available.

12 Development Insider The GM Transformation 13 Innovations Driving the Future Economy

Entrepreneurship and innovation will continue to drive the next wave of economic growth in Oshawa. The city is on the planet. In the CWT, wind speeds can reach home to a number of dynamic entrepreneurial incubators including the Spark Centre, Ontario Tech University’s Brilliant 300 kilometers per hour with temperatures that range from Catalyst and FastStartDC at Durham College. –40 to +60°C. With solar arrays and storm generators, ACE can create any weather condition imaginable, from sweltering Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) jungle downpours to the paralyzing cold of an arctic storm. Ontario Centres of Excellence, on behalf of the Chambers are used to test automotive and aerospace products, Ontario government, established Oshawa/Durham to improve the performance of elite athletes and to provide Region as one of six Regional Technology services to many other markets. Development Sites (RTDS) and part of the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) Spark Centre The new Spark Centre office is located inside the project. The AVIN project focuses on accelerating CIBC building at the corner of King Street and Simcoe Street in innovative, connected, and autonomous vehicle Oshawa. At 830 sq. m. (9,000 sq. ft.), Spark has expanded to technologies and supporting the development of the create an even larger ecosystem for clients and partners. Spark Centre participates in Canada’s Start-Up Visa talent pool to service the industry. AVIN builds upon (SUV) program to attract foreign entrepreneurs who wish to establish new, high-growth businesses in Canada. Oshawa’s and Ontario’s position as a globally To be eligible for the Start-Up Visa program, entrepreneurs must be accepted into a program offered by a leading automotive manufacturing and supply designated Canadian business incubator or accelerator like jurisdiction. The cluster of information and Spark Centre. Visit sparkcentre.org to learn more. communication technology companies allows Ontario to enhance its position as a North American leader QAC—ACE Partnership The new QA Consultants (QAC) in transformative automotive technologies. partnership at Ontario Tech University with the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) creates the most comprehensive independent Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) vehicle software and physical testing capability in the world. The The ACE research and testing facility offers chambers partnership places ACE, Ontario Tech University and QAC at the and technology for climatic, structural durability and forefront of global leadership in delivering bug-free and highly life-cycle testing. Facilities include one of the largest reliable physical and digital systems in connected and and most sophisticated climatic wind tunnels (CWT) autonomous vehicles.

1414 Development Insider Innovations Driving the Future Economy 15 Climatic Wind Tunnel Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) Innovations Driving the Future Economy

AI/Hub The Durham College Hub for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence for Business Solutions (AI/Hub) offers industry partners access to technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and platforms, and student talent, Global Cyberlympics so that businesses can uncover insights while providing intelligent and autonomous solutions that increase pro- ductivity and growth. The AI/Hub engages with existing businesses and start-up ventures utilizing advanced AI This year, the City of Oshawa was host to The techniques and solutions to address practical business problems. Global CyberLympics, a worldwide cyber security competition. It pits teams from all over the world to compete in a series of challenges in the areas of Digital Forensics, Web Application Exploitation, System Exploitation, Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

Top 10 Intelligent Community Oshawa’s tech talent pool has grown over 70% over the past 5 years, making it The City of Oshawa is proud to announce that it the fastest growing small-market city for tech has been included in the Intelligent Community Forum’s comprehensive international ranking of talent in Canada. —CBRE the top intelligent communities (2018).

18 Development Insider Innovations Driving the Future Economy 19 Strategic Investments

Investments in transportation infrastructure gives the city unprecedented levels of access to North American and global markets. Collectively, Oshawa is benefitting from the 407 extension and the Darlington nuclear plant refurbishment. Combined with the proposed GO Train extension and the Port Hope area nuclear remediation, these four projects represent $16 billion in public investment and are among the largest infrastructure projects underway in Canada.

Fibre Optic Broadband Network Major investments in fibre optic infrastructure continue throughout the community. Bell Canada announced an investment of $100 million to implement fibre optic broadband services via 240 kilometres of lines to 60,000 homes and businesses. Rogers and telMAX are also deploying new fibre in the city.

GO Transit Expansion The Metrolinx Business Case for option 1 forecasts annual ridership of 6.3 million by 2031 and a benefit cost ratio of 1.0. Option 1 would stimulate up to 21,000 jobs; 6,000 new homes; construction of 724,643 sq. m. (7.8 million sq. ft.) of office space, retail and industrial buildings; and $1.1 billion in transit-oriented walkable urban development. Increased rail use by the community will help to reach environmental goals, such as greenhouse gas reduction targets. Option 1 supports an integrated and active transportation network that is accessible via foot, bicycle or bus. It could eliminate about 50 million kilometres of car travel, yearly.

20 Development Insider Strategic Investments 21 TeachingCity

Launched in 2017, TeachingCity Oshawa brings together the City of Oshawa and its education and research partners—the Canadian Urban Institute, Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.

The City and its partners focus on addressing the students apply their academic learning and work Oshawa’s urban issues through innovation, in a lab environment to collaborate with City staff and collaboration, applied research and shared faculty to co-design possible solutions to challenge experiential learning opportunities. questions posed by the City. Since its inception, TeachingCity Oshawa has started TeachingCity is positioning Oshawa as a local, national many research projects ranging from studying air and global community of urban research and learning. quality in the downtown, water quality in stormwater management ponds, corporate facilities energy management, the production of a diversity and inclusion plan and more. TeachingCity Oshawa has also launched an innovative program for post-secondary students entitled “City Idea Lab”. City Idea Lab is a collaborative, course- based project between the City and its academic partners that offers experiential learning opportunities to post-secondary students via a credit course at the downtown TeachingCity Hub. Throughout the semester,

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22 Development Insider TeachingCity 23 Unique Assets

Oshawa’s Deep Sea Port LHEARN Centre New for 2019 is the Oshawa Port grain terminal. Built The Lakeridge Health Education & Research Network by QSL and Sollio Agriculture, the capacity of the new (LHEARN) is on the cutting edge of teaching healthcare grain terminal is 10,000 metric tonnes, and will practitioners the skills and knowledge they will need in accommodate storage and shipping for the local order to succeed in the ever-evolving field of medicine. farming community. It will be operational by the end As Oshawa’s largest employer, Lakeridge Health of 2019. Now under the management of the recently utilizes world-class training technologies to attract and amalgamated Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority retain medical talent in our community. High fidelity (HOPA), Oshawa has handled over 500 vessels and patient simulators mimic hundreds of real world shipped more than 3 million tonnes of cargo over the pathologies. This innovative approach allows medical past decade. On average, the port handles residents to practice unlimited clinical scenarios in a $23 million worth of cargo annually. risk-free environment, which translates into better care for our community. Oshawa Executive Airport Every year, Lakeridge Health welcomes more than University, Durham College, Ontario Tech University Situated on nearly 200 hectares (500 acres) of land, 1,800 students across a broad range of health and the University of Toronto, to train the next this executive level regional airport facilitates corporate disciplines as they pursue their studies in state-of generation of healthcare providers for our growing business travel and general aviation. Air ambulance, the-art facilities under the guidance of expert community. To date, Lakeridge has also been host to passenger charter services, flight training, freight instructors. Lakeridge Health has partnered with more over 600 research studies and clinical trials across services, aerial police operations, aircraft maintenance than 80 post-secondary institutions, including Queen’s many clinical programs. and aircraft restoration services are all provided at the airport. The new Ryan Terminal is now the largest Unique Assets hangar in the Oshawa Executive Airport. This new 2 Freight Rail Lines (CN and CP) development features 3,700 sq. m. (40,000 sq. ft.) of 3 Commuter Rail & Transit Systems (VIA Rail, GO Transit, Durham Regional Transit) temperature controlled, ventilated space, monitored and 1 Deep Water Port staffed 24/7. Hangar doors can handle 14 x 2.8 m. 1 Executive Airport 2 Major Highways (Highway 401 & Highway 407) (150 x 30 ft.) with plug-ins available. 2 International Airports within 60 minutes drive

24 Development Insider Unique Assets 25 Continuous Investment in Talent

Oshawa draws upon a regional labour force of 1.2 million people and a student population of 25,000. The city’s Durham College Skilled Trades Expansion labour force is highly educated, with 83% of the population 25-64 years having a certificate, diploma or degree. Durham College recently announced a $35 million Companies have direct access to students and graduates from Ontario Tech University, Durham College and Trent expansion built with a focus on high-priority industries University Durham GTA. building will enhance the outstanding student such as elevating devices and trades including Ontario Tech University Student Centre experience that Trent is known for, providing new electricians, crane operators, millwrights and emerging spaces and enhanced opportunities for the whole areas such as boilermakers. The expansion will feature The construction of a $40 million new university centre community to socialize, learn, study, and engage in a new 5,500 sq. m. (60,000 sq. ft.) centre that will for students will drive collaboration and experiential life on campus. double the college’s industrial skilled trades training learning in a rich and dynamic entrepreneurial culture. capacity. In addition, it will position DC and the Ontario Tech University’s newest build on campus is The addition of 200 on-campus residence spaces means region as ground zero for post-secondary and designed to fully optimize collaborative learning, future students will be able to live on campus and apprenticeship elevating devices training in Ontario interaction with business and industry partners and experience all that Trent Durham has to offer 24/7. and Canada. future growth. State-of-the-art academic spaces will feature prominently in the new space, including a 100-seat tiered lecture This new building will centralize the Faculty of Health hall, two 64-seat classrooms and new laboratories for Sciences creating valuable and dynamic opportunities interdisciplinary discoveries and research. for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in enriched learning and mentorship. It will eSports Arena Durham College has broken new offer students a unique perspective across all health ground in the collegiate gaming world by opening a Durham College Geothermal Field disciplines and support the expansion of simulated brand new eSports arena at the college’s Oshawa Recently, Durham College finished construction on its and experiential learning. A high-tech simulation lab campus. The 280 sq. m. (3,000 sq. ft.) facility is a first $9 million geothermal field, and began harnessing will provide access to the latest advances in 3D of its kind, and will serve as a training area for the 550 tons (1.9 megawatts) of clean, sustainable solutions, augmented and virtual reality. Durham Lords, the college’s varsity electronic-sports geothermal power through the Energy Innovation team, and as a hub for gamers on campus. Its industry- Centre (EIC) to fuel the energy needs of the campus. Trent University Durham GTA Expansion grade design will provide students with vital hands-on This 2,508 sq. m. (27,000 sq. ft.) field contains It’s an exciting time for Trent University Durham GTA. experience to prepare them for career success in the 150, 6” boreholes 183 m (600 ft.) deep. Opening fall 2020, a new residence and academic eSports market, which is on track to exceed $1.6 billion by 2021.

26 Development Insider Continuous Investment in Talent 27 Downtown

As the only urban downtown environment of its kind east of Toronto, downtown Oshawa is located on the main Incentive Programs King Street East Streetscape Improvements transit lines for and just minutes away from the planned Oshawa GO Train station. Residents The City of Oshawa offers a variety of incentive We are rebuilding our streetscape to welcome both of downtown Oshawa will not only find great value, but an excellent range of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants to programs to support private investment and development visitors and new residents. Phase I of this project suit every occasion. Downtown is conveniently close to Oshawa attractions such as The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, in key areas. Oshawa’s community improvement plans includes the widening of the sidewalk on the north McLaughlin Public Library, Parkwood National Historical Site and the Tribute Communities Centre. have seen significant reinvestment back into the side of King Street East between Ontario Street and community. The Urban Growth Centre Community Mary Street North, which will allow for additional Downtown Development Potential Oshawa’s and an estimated 140,000 sq. m. (1.5 million sq. ft.) of Improvement Plan consists of five grant programs: space for pedestrians, outdoor patios/cafés, amenities downtown core is the heart and soul of our city. It is a new commercial space. • Increased Assessment Grant Program and businesses. cultural hub, major employment district and a unique • Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant asset in the eastern GTA. The city’s downtown Program revitalization strategy aims to leverage those features in • Conversion to Residential Grant Program order to create one of the most unique downtown • Upgrade to Building, Fire and Electrical Safety experiences in our region; one that is centered around Codes Grant Program people, with an emphasis on social gathering spaces. • Economic Stimulus Grant Program Proposed downtown developments represent 9,597 potential residential units for over 19,196 residents. This in turn has the potential to create over 4,000 jobs Yuk Yuk’s and Wendel Clark’s Classic Grill & Bar The Downtown Residents Residential Units Jobs now open in downtown Oshawa, A Growing Population Today 8,553 4,434 5,000 located in the new Current Development Pipeline 7,758 3,879 598 Holiday Inn Express Over 3,000 residential units will be built in Futures Development Opportunities 19,196 9,597 4,003 and Suites at 67 the downtown core, resulting in upwards of Total 35,507 17,910 9,601 Simcoe Street N. 6,000 new residents in 10–15 years.

28 Development Insider Downtown 29 Lifestyle This page has ben intentionaly left blank. The City of Oshawa offers the best of all worlds, from world-class academic institutions to upscale neighbourhoods and affordable housing. We are home to a vibrant downtown (named a Top 100 Canadian Neighbourhood), lakefront, countryside, award-winning recreation facilities, an extensive park and trail network and many transit options. Oshawa is host to sold-out concerts, major sporting events, diverse and varied culinary options, boutique stores and the largest regional shopping centre in the eastern Greater Toronto Area.

2019 is the seventh consecutive year that Oshawa’s Peony Festival has been Oshawa’s Climate Ranks in the Top 10 for: awarded as one of the Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario. The Peony Festival attracts Warmest climate more than 7,000 visitors to Oshawa for one weekend in June Lowest Amount of snow each year. Longest frost-free season

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With a projected population of nearly 200,000 in 2031, the number of Oshawa residents will grow by 16% over the next 10 years

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This page has been intentionally left blank. Lights, camera, action! Filming in Oshawa is one of the latest additions to our dynamic economy. Film production companies benefit from a wide range of filming locations, a welcoming community and no film permit fees.

Released in Theatres in 2019 • IT Chapter 2 • Ready or Not “Our Town Oshawa,” debuted on TV Shows that Filmed in Oshawa in 2019 WNED-TV to more than 1.3 million • The Handmaid’s Tale homes across Southern Ontario and • Designated Survivor Western New York. • Secret Society of Second Born Royals • Schitt’s Creek • Private Eyes • Jupiter’s Legacy • Mrs. America • Madam C.J. Walker • Titans • The Umbrella Academy • Magnesium • The Boys

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