As his Ward encompasses the downtown core, Scott has big plans to improve make major improvements, making it a destination point for residents and tourists.
"These efforts will help drive support for our small businesses who have endured so much this past year, will beautify the neighbourhoods and help improve property values, and so much more," said Scott.
Committee member Cor Den Bleker said he was excited to see what Scott can do to help improve the downtown.
"Moving downtown revitalization ahead at last," he said.
Scott acknowledges he has big shoes to fill, following Coun. Baynes' lead, who made large strides in fixing up the downtown core.
"I am always mindful of his legacy," said Scott.
Over the past decade, the committee has helped drive incremental changes to the area, as the town’s Community Improved Plan supported businesses to improve their storefronts. The sidewalks also got a facelift last May, fixing the broken, uneven pavement.
"But now, this committee, we have interconnected, major revitalization efforts to undertake as a town to really drive downtown revitalization forward," said Scott. "From the eastern gateway along Bridge Street and trails along the Holland River and canals, to rejuvenating the community centre campus for the next generation, resurfacing the roads in adjacent neighbourhoods, and working with Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney on improving the GO train station, there are a variety of linked projects in the downtown vicinity to see through."
With Minister Mulroney moving forward on delivering the Bradford Bypass, he says Bradford will now get to reimagine Holland Street as part of the reconstruction project.
"And we also can’t forget the little things like planting trees or better signage for parking," he added.
He believes all the projects together will make a difference to restore the former glory to the downtown, making it a real destination for generations to come.
