Business View Magazine | March 2020

17 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MARCH 2020 number of municipal facilities and attractions are available for the entire family. Many events are also organized by external organizations throughout the year, in partnership with the municipality. The City of Dieppe has accredited nearly 70 organizations that offer a number of services and events to residents. As Dieppe continues to grow, many projects are taking shape such as the Doiron Heritage House set to open to the public later this year. The ConneXion Zone, launched last summer, was also a huge success and will have an even more impressive second edition. The ConneXion Zone, a tactical urbanism concept, consisted of a pedestrian-only area where residents and visitors can spend some time playing with giant games such as chess, battleship, bocce, and so much more. They can also relax and enjoy an afternoon outside thanks to the many lounge spaces. Various vendors and community activities are also present. Carried out in July and August of last year, ConneXion Zone was really a gathering place stimulating exchanges between community members and across generations. Like many large cities implementing similar urban planning projects, Dieppe wished to revitalize its downtown area and give this space back to the community.” BVM: What is the project of most note in town and how will it serve to enhance the community? Albert: “The UNIplex, currently under construction in downtown Dieppe, will have a variety of functions meant to serve the entire community and users of all ages. Set to become a hub for active living, wellness, business and cultural events in our region, activities in the UNIplex are scheduled to take place 12 months a year and projected to attract over 290,000 visitors annually; providing over $24 million in economic spin-offs for our community each year. The complex will feature an indoor walking track, a community kitchen, an intergenerational