MISSION:

The Mission of Downtown Moncton Inc. is to champion the interests of property and business owners while fostering a positive and dynamic environment for working, shopping, relaxing, living, and investing downtown.

 

VISION:

Downtown Moncton is a safe, clean, vibrant gathering place featuring an appealing mix of people, services, activities, architecture and urban spaces.

 

1. DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE

 

Goal - To develop Downtown Moncton ast the most attractive and dynamic economic centre in New-Brunswick.

 

Initiatives -

1)      Lobby DMCI goals to municipal, provincial and federal authorities for Justice Facility  and Convention Centre (Connectivity; Pedestrian friendly; Architectural distinctive; Sustainability; LEEDS)

2)      Lobby City of Moncton re Parking Strategy

3)      Entertainment Gaming Facility

4)      Police Headquarters

5)      Assumption Fire Station

6)      Tree Planting plan

7)      New Festival Hall

8)      Arena

 

2. DOWNTOWN PARKING

 

Goal - Easy accessible, affordable and convenient

 

Initiatives -

1)      Parking structure

2)      Educate public to change perception of lack of parking

3)      Increase awareness

 

3. DOWNTOWN SECURITY

 

Goal - To maintain Downtown Moncton as a secure workplace and tourist-friendly venue. 

 

Initiatives -

1)      Continued Safety programs — Oultons Cadet Program, Reconnect, Education (DSRT)

2)      Seasonal promotions — Xmas lights, sidewalk cafe

 

4. DOWNTOWN RETAIL

 

Goal - Assess, establish and implement strategies

 

Initiatives -

1)      Implement  a new retail strategy

2)   Promote availability of retail space

3)   Continue to develop partnerships

4)   Create & define and the downtown shopping experience

 

5. DOWNTOWN LEISURE AND CULTURE

 

Goal - To promote leisure & cultural activities within Downtown Moncton.

 

Initiatives -

1)      Promote leisurely assets — Capitol Theater, Tail System, Bore Park

2)      Identify enhancement opportunities & lobby — flood lights, signage by-law

3)      Promote and develop festivals & events — use to showcase downtown

4)      Create a policy for Events & Festivals

5)   Play ground in Riverfront Park

 

6. DOWNTOWN LIVING

 

Goal - To promote the growth of residential development within our downtown

 

Initiatives

1)      Create inventory of land space

2)      Create inventory of living space & promote

3)      Lobby city to make downtown friendly for residence

4)      Lobby to have Tax Abatement Program extended to residential development