Get on Board!
Join the Waterloo Region Reurbanization Working Group for a discussion on the exciting development opportunities around future rapid transit stations and other reurbanization areas in Waterloo Region and how we can work together to make them a reality.

• Hear first hand from Keynote Speaker Tracy Finch (Harris Development Group LLC) on how they are capitalizing on the opportunities rapid transit is bringing to Charlotte, NC;


• Learn about the emerging reurbanization market in Waterloo Region and better position yourself to take advantage of these new and developing opportunities;


• Get an update on the progress of the Region’s Rapid Transit Initiative, Area Municipal reurbanization plans and the types of development principles that may guide future development in these areas;


• Provide your thoughts on how the planning framework can be structured to support high-quality development around rapid transit;


• Share your insights on the challenges that face developers; and


• Discuss the tools that can be implemented to assist everyone achieve their common objectives.

Visit www.region.waterloo.on.ca/reurbanization for more information.

What is Reurbanization?
Reurbanization consists of four distinct types of activity that occur within existing urban areas:

Infill: new development on previously vacant sites, typically at a higher density.
Intensification: new development which raises the density on sites already occupied by one or more structures.
Adaptive reuse: a change in the use of a structure and site, typically from industrial to commercial or residential uses.
Redevelopment: The acquisition and wholesale changeover in the use of a large site or several smaller neighbouring sites, typically involving some land assembly and demolition activity.

What Does Reurbanization Look Like?
Reurbanization can occur in just about any shape or size imaginable; from a small, one or two unit addition or infill project to a massive multi-unit redevelopment project occupying an entire city block. Reurbanization projects can also take different forms and tenures, and incorporate many different uses all under one roof. Residential lofts, both freehold and rental, and mixed-used developments that combine residential units, shopping, office space, and institutional uses are what many people imagine when they think of reurbanization.

Are there Successful Examples of Local Reurbanization?
It is sometimes argued that reurbanization is simply a big-city phenomenon. The truth is, a lot of successful reurbanization projects have already occurred within Waterloo Region and many more are currently in the planning phase. A few of our local success stories can be found on the Regions' Web site.

Registration fee: $75.00
Seating is limited

Please RSVP by: September 24, 2008

To register, please contact: Melissa Kennaway, WRHBA
Melissa-kennaway@wrhba.com
www.wrhba.com
725 Bridge St. West, Suite 1
Waterloo, ON, N2V 2H1
Fax: 519-884-7361
Tel: 519-884-7590

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This event is a joint initiative of:
Region of Waterloo
City of Cambridge
City of Kitchener
City of Waterloo
Waterloo Region Homebuilders’ Association