October 11, 2024

Sudbury’s downtown revitalization could soon get a boost as Panoramic Properties seeks a $1.7 million municipal grant to renovate the Scotia Tower into residential units. However, Mayor Paul Lefebvre has placed a condition on the grant: the old, long-vacant hospital building on Paris Street, also owned by Panoramic Properties, must be demolished. The Scotia Tower project, set to add 83 residential units downtown, is part of a larger housing initiative that aligns with the city’s Housing Supply Strategy and Downtown Master Plan. Despite the potential benefits, public sentiment in Sudbury has long been frustrated by the neglected state of the