JASON SETNYK
A proposed subdivision on the former Domtar lands is outlining a major step toward transforming one of Cornwall’s most prominent waterfront properties into a mixed-use community.
According to a notice of complete application issued by the City, the draft plan of subdivision would create more than 900 residential units along with a commercial block at 800 Second St. West. The application has been submitted by 2113467 Ontario Inc. (Paris Holdings) with planning support from Fotenn Planning + Design. The proposal includes 21 single detached homes, 27 semi-detached lots yielding 54 units, six townhouse blocks with 96 units, and six apartment blocks totalling 795 units. In addition, one commercial block is planned, supporting a broader mixed-use vision for the site. The lands form part of the long-envisioned Lock 18 redevelopment, a project that aims to convert roughly 75 acres of former industrial property into a new waterfront neighbourhood. Plans emphasize a mix of housing types, commercial activity, and improved public access to the Cornwall Canal and St. Lawrence River, with a focus on walkability and integrated public spaces. Once home to a major pulp and paper mill, the Domtar site was a cornerstone of Cornwall’s economy for over a century before closing in 2006. Its redevelopment has long been viewed as both an opportunity and a challenge, due in part to environmental remediation requirements tied to its industrial past. The subdivision application represents a key planning step, though the lands are also subject to proposed amendments to the city’s Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw. As with other large-scale brownfield projects, timelines will depend on approvals, market conditions, and ongoing site preparation.
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