A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) enables municipalities to provide financial incentives to private commercial landowners for improvements to lands, buildings, signs, landscaping and other works.
In 2012, the former Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield developed a CIP for its commercial core areas in the Village of Lakefield and the Hamlets of Bridgenorth, Ennismore and Young's Point.
In 2018, the Township of Selwyn's CIP underwent a 5 year review, which involved:
- Reviewing the results of the existing incentive programs to determine uptake, effectiveness and any needed refinements;
- Determining if any critical needs are not being met by the existing programs;
- Identifying gaps or issues with regard to existing program content and administration;
- Reviewing the existing Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) and areas outside of the current CIPA; and
- Proposing incentive program revisions and additions and a revised CIPA as needed to address critical needs and gaps.
What is a CIP?
A CIP is a planning and economic development framework that includes public realm improvement projects and financial incentive programs designed to stimulate private sector investment and building rehabilitation and development. CIPs can assist residents, business owners, and investors to plan for the revitalization, redevelopment and stabilization of their neighbourhoods.
See the Township of Selwyn's CIP
COVID-19 Update |
As we continue to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 within our community, there has been a strong desire for an incentive program that would help local businesses deal with COVID-19 related costs. As a result, the Township’s CIP has undergone a review in an effort to incentivize as many projects as possible and to address the many COVID-19 expenses that our local businesses are incurring. Two major temporary changes have been made to the Township's original CIP:
Both initiatives expire as of December 31, 2022; with the cost sharing formula reverting back to 50% Township : 50% applicant on January 1, 2023. |
Financial Incentive Programs |
The Township has five financial incentive programs. A brief description of each program is provided below, along with guidelines and the application. COVID-19 Pilot Grant - Expires December 31, 2022
Ground Sign Improvement Grant
Facade Improvement Grant
Landscaping Improvement Grant
Urban Design Study Grant
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Buckhorn CIP |
In 2015, the Township of Selwyn and the Municipality of Trent Lakes completed a joint CIP for the Hamlet of Buckhorn. The adopted Buckhorn CIP is for the commercial core area in the Hamlet of Buckhorn. The Municipality of Trent Lakes has adopted the same CIP guidelines on the opposite side of the bridge to pursue a cohesive approach to Buckhorn's beautification. The guidelines within the final CIP document are meant to assist and foster enhancements of buildings, properties, streets and keep with the overall desired vision and character of each area identified. A copy of the adopted final plan is available on the Municipality of Trent Lakes' website or below: CIP Financial Incentive Programs for the Hamlet of Buckhorn
Building Improvement Grant
Landscape Improvement Grant
Improved Signage Grant
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