Nunavut’s capital moves closer to approving big downtown development – Nunatsiaq News
City staff updated a proposed development project by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association Sept. 16 that would transform a large empty stretch of land on Iqaluit’s Federal Road into a commercial, residential and cultural hub.
“I think we’ve all been excited about this development since we first heard about it,” said Coun. Kenny Bell, who chaired the planning and development committee meeting Sept. 16.
Specific buildings and projects within the development scheme, originally put forward in January, are still being finalized by the Qikiqtaaluk Corporation, the QIA’s economic development arm.
But the updated scheme, presented Sept. 16, shows possible locations for a hotel and conference centre, as well as an arts centre and cultural heritage building.
The parcel of land measures just over 16 hectares and fronts on Federal Rd. for about one kilometre between the city centre and the North 40 area.
A creek separates a small western portion of the parcel which, according to the scheme, will be left for future industrial development.
