Downtown Action Plan
The Transformation Project is focused on bringing bold change to Greater Sudbury and is made up of many processes working together toward meaningful progress. A central priority among these processes is creating a safe, welcoming and vibrant downtown for residents, businesses and visitors. It is clear that a sustained, coordinated effort will have the most positive outcome - an effort that will be implemented in both the short and medium term.
The Downtown Action Plan offers the clarity and direction needed to make positive change in our downtown.
Key Focus Areas
The Plan outlines five priorities with action-oriented initiatives designed to build a cleaner, safer and more vibrant Downtown while addressing major priorities.
Read the full report to Council on October 7, 2025, "Transformation Project – Downtown Services and Support" to learn more about the Key Focus Areas.
Read the full report to Council Council on October 7, 2025, “Winter Warming Centre 2025” to learn more about specific actions taken to support Social Services downtown.
- Extended service hours to 24/7 at Energy Court from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
- Extended services hours at other social service locations.
Read the full report to Council on March 31, 2026, "Homelessness Response Update – Energy Court", to learn more about the extension of services at Energy Court.
- Funding provided to support 8 hours a day of essential services at Energy Court, from May 1 to September 30, 2026.
- Essential services include washrooms, water, snacks, referrals, and space for meetings with community organizations.
Read the full report to Council on June 23, 2026, "Downtown Action Plan Q2 Update"