City Seeks Public Input for Future Housing Development for Municipal Parking Lot 15 on Pelissier Street
The City of Windsor is inviting the community to provide feedback on the future redevelopment of Municipal Parking Lot 15, located on Pelissier Street between Wyandotte Street West and Elliott Street West. The City values public input and has created a survey to gain insights into public needs and preferences as we shape the redevelopment of this site.
In March 2024, City Council identified the Pelissier Street Parking Lot as a priority site for a future housing development under the Housing Solutions Made for Windsor initiative. On November 5, 2024, the City issued Expression of Interest (EOI) 106-24, inviting developers to submit proposals that align with the City’s vision for sustainable, inclusive, and community-focused housing.
The redevelopment of the Pelissier Street Parking Lot is viewed as an essential part of assisting with Windsor’s growing housing needs amid significant economic expansion and population growth. Beyond just providing housing, the City envisions the redevelopment of this site as a way to enhance the quality of life in our downtown area and directly aligns with the City’s Strengthen the Core Downtown Revitalization Plan.
Public feedback is important to the process as the City looks to revitalize this area with a new housing development. Area residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their insights and preferences through a brief online survey, available at Housing Development – Pelissier Street Parking Lot: EOI 106-24 | Let's Talk Windsor project page from November 20, 2024, to December 18, 2024.
All responses will remain anonymous and will be compiled into a report shared with developers to guide their proposal designs. For assistance with the survey or to learn more about the project, please contact 311.
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“We are committed to Building Windsor’s Future through initiatives like Housing Solutions Made for Windsor. The Pelissier Street Parking Lot redevelopment is an exciting opportunity to deliver much-needed housing while supporting our efforts to Strengthen the Core and revitalize downtown Windsor. Community input is key, and I encourage residents to participate in the survey to share insights and help shape this project. This redevelopment not only helps to address our housing needs but also aligns with our vision for a sustainable, vibrant, and community-focused downtown. By inviting developers to bring forward innovative proposals informed by public feedback, we are taking bold steps to enhance the quality of life for our residents, attract new investment, and create a thriving urban core of which Windsorites can be proud.” – Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens
“Our work to Strengthen the Core involves listening to the people who live, work, and invest in downtown Windsor, which is why the community survey is such an important part of the redevelopment of the Pelissier Street Parking Lot. We want to ensure that this project reflects the needs and aspirations of our downtown residents and businesses while adding more diverse and accessible housing options. This EOI is another exciting opportunity to create a thriving neighborhood in the heart of our city—one that continues to attract new residents, businesses, and investment while sustaining the growth we need. I encourage everyone to share their input and be part of shaping the future of downtown Windsor.” – Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Ward 3