Looking ahead, town leadership is also preparing to take a longer-range view. The municipality is in the process of issuing an RFP for an updated economic development strategy, with a significant component focused specifically on downtown—how to strengthen what is already working, how to attract more business activity, and how to build on emerging trends like remote work. In parallel, Parry Sound has also established a partnership with two neighbouring municipalities to provide a more regional economic development service. The result is broader coordination and a larger lens: not just a town strategy, but a regional approach to growth and investment. TAMARACK NORTH CENTRE: A MAJOR COMMUNITY ASSET If downtown is about vibrancy,Tamarack North Centre is about long-term livability. Formerly referred to simply as the new recreation centre, Tamarack North Centre is now well underway and represents one of the areas most significant civic investments. The facility is a brand-new build and is taking visible shape. The structure is closed in, interior work is progressing, and the project is now awaiting delivery of its most unique feature: a stainless steel pool, manufactured in Canada using Canadian stainless steel. The mayor notes that stainless steel pools are increasingly favoured over cement for durability and heat retention—an innovation that signals how forward-looking the facility is in both design and long-term operations. Operationally, the area has secured an agreement georgiancommunities.ca growing together with parry sound. We start with location. We let the land decide what our communities should look like. We create simple yet remarkable amenities to bring families together. Ask yourself if what you’re looking for is a place to live – or a place to Live Remarkably. 157 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01 PARRY SOUND, ON
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