Area Description
The Central neighbourhood stretches from Chandler Road in the east, stretching along Seminole Street, to George Avenue. It then runs along the Via Rail/CN line as its northern boundary to Lauzon Road in the east, with Tecumseh Road along its southern boundary. It is home to Windsor Assembly Plant, Windsor's largest employer.
Windsor Assembly Plant History
Central Windsor is the neighborhood housing the Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP), formerly known as Chrysler Canada. The automobile factory opened in 1928 and from 1983 to 1991, it became most known for its production of the Chrysler minivans, specifically the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager. The Windsor Assembly Plant introduced a third shift in 1993 to satisfy the demand for one of the most innovative vehicles on the market. By March 2019, FCA Canada announced it would cut the third shift at Windsor Assembly, eliminating 1,500 jobs, which came to pass in July 2020.
Credit: stellantisnorthamerica.com
Stellantis Investment
On May 2, 2022, Stellantis announced a $3.6 billion CAD ($2.8 billion USD) investment to transform both the Windsor and Brampton Assembly Plants to support the Company’s "The Dare Forward" 2030 strategic plan. Current plants will be retooled to support the production of parts for battery-operated vehicles. Once the retooling is complete, WAP is expected to resume as a 3-shift operation.
Central Windsor Housing
Homes in Central Windsor, Ontario enjoy proximity to Stellantis, the largest employer in Windsor, Ontario. Homes are mainly war-time style homes and residential housing is the city's most affordable, around the $300,000 range, perfect for growing families. Many homes are within walking distance of schools, parks and shopping, and major bus routes.
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Central Park Athletics
Also in the neighbourhood, is Central Park Athletics, an over 250,000 square foot, state-of-the-art fully accessible, and family-friendly recreational facility. It features 5 pickleball courts, 4 golf, and multi-sport simulators, 2 indoor soccer pitches, 2 full-size ice pads, a full gymnasium, and an indoor baseball training area. It also includes restaurants and meeting rooms. Best of all, there is always ample, free parking for over 700 vehicles and is enjoyed by all Windsor residents.
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Source: stellantisnorthamerica.com and wikipedia.com and centralparkathletics.com