Midhurst/July 7, 2025 – The County of Simcoe and Town of Collingwood are inviting interested community members to join us on July 15th for our Community Information Sessions on the affordable housing redevelopment planned on Birch Street in Collingwood. These sessions are opportunities for local residents and businesses to ask questions and learn more about this exciting project.
| EVENT: | Birch Street Community Information Sessions |
| Date | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
| Time | Session 1: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Session 2: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
| Location | 485 Second Street, Common Room (accessed through the parking lot) Collingwood, ON |
| Details | These sessions are for community members to ask questions and learn more about the planned redevelopment of 29 and 45 Birch Street in Collingwood. Both sessions are considered “drop-in”, meaning residents are welcome to arrive and depart at any point during either session. |
About the planned project
This project will replace the current structures at 29 and 45 Birch Street with a new, modern building that is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and that recognizes the neighbourhood’s character, while allowing future residents to have convenient access to local transit and services. The new three storey building is expected to be home to approximately 30 units, an increase from the existing nine units that are currently at the location.
With a need for more affordable housing within the area, the Town of Collingwood responded to the County of Simcoe’s Municipal Call for Proposals in 2024 with a proposed generous land donation at 29 & 45 Birch Street. The site already has access to amenities and site services.
About the County of Simcoe
County of Simcoe is composed of 16 member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
About The Town of Collingwood
The Town of Collingwood is a progressive community located in the heart of a four-season recreation area on the southern shore of Georgian Bay. The area is well known for its many natural amenities and its rich heritage. Collingwood is a destination for tourism and many business, sporting, and cultural events Collingwood acts as a gateway to the South Georgian Bay region, with stunning landscapes that encourage an active lifestyle, and inspire the local arts and culture community. Downtown Collingwood might just surprise you with 30 plus restaurants, 60 plus boutique shops, spas for relaxing, and live music for grooving…all in the only downtown core recognized by Canada’s Registrar of Historic Places! More recently, the harbourfront area is emerging as an extension of the downtown district. Plans for expanding the amenities and events in the harbourfront area promise to make this a much more prominent tourism destination.
