Kingsway development going strong: commercial tenants are moved in and businesses have opened their doors.

AuthorMyers, Ella
PositionSUDBURY

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Norm Bouffard has transformed one of Sudbury's many rocky hills into a retail and commercial stronghold over the last several months, and it's officially open for business.

The local businessman and developer is convinced the Kingsway shopping district in the city's east end is the future core for the region's commercial and retail endeavours.

"It's the best spot for retail, that's for sure," said Bouffard.

The new development sits across from Sudbury's RioCan Centre, which is equipped with a Chapters, Costco, Silver City Sudbury Cinema, and several clothing and home decor stores.

Bouffard, the owner of the Skater's Edge sporting goods store, bought the 4.42-hect- i are property just to the west of the bustling Kingsway-Barry Downe intersection to expand his own store into a 21,000-squarefoot facility.

Tenants on the property include a Pita Pit, and two stores: Jump! The Skate, Dance and Gymnastics Store, and Jump! Baby. All four businesses are officially open for business, and Bouffard said the benefits are clear.

"We've got more room, higher ceilings, and all around a better shopping experience," said Bouffard of his own space.

The transformation was costly, but Bouffard said the location made it appealing for other developments.

"I was looking for going bigger for Skater's Edge, this had a good site, and we ended up developing it to do so and selling a lot of acreage to cover costs. Construction is expensive, so it's definitely preferred to be...

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