The Downtown Vitalization Task Force was established in 2012 to create an action plan to revitalize the central downtown business district incorporating public meetings, surveys, gleaned best practices and expert advice.
The Downtown Vitalization Action Plan was launched in 2013 after many hours of service from dedicated community volunteers and partnerships with the:
These citizens and organization partners created a vision for Downtown Cobourg:
Downtown Cobourg is Ontario's foremost cultural and recreational small town destination forged from a beautifully preserved historic community on the waterfront. As the economic hub of Northumberland County, it will deliver accessible experiences and opportunities generated from local agriculture, environmental consciousness and active, health-centered living.
The Action Plan is currently being implemented with major projects spearheaded by Town of Cobourg staff, consultants and Advisory Committee members, including the:
The Downtown Coalition Advisory Committee has been created to encourage downtown groups to work in a more efficient and cohesive manner for the benefit of the downtown core. The Downtown Coalition Advisory Committee monitors development of the downtown and provides annual reports to Cobourg Council on the progress of approved projects and set performance measures.