Housing Development Opportunity - Former Concord Elementary School Site
A Housing Solutions Made for Windsor Site
Property Summary
- Former Concord Elementary School Site
- Street Address: 6700 Raymond Avenue
- City: Windsor
- Postal Code: N8S 2A1
- Latitude/Longitude: 42.32772, -82.95444
- Lot Dimensions: approximately 90.25 m along Raymond Avenue to the south, residential properties to the west and east, and Riverside Baseball Park to the north
- Total Area: 0.92 Hectares
- Public Transportation: Bus stop for Crosstown 2 services Wyandotte Street East
- Site Servicing: Existing storm sewers restrict sanitary servicing; however sanitary servicing is feasible from the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Parkview Avenue as this sanitary sewer is sufficiently deep to pass beneath the existing storm sewers and fully service the site. Stormwater management will require on-site storage to control post-development flows to pre-development runoff rates.
- City of Windsor Official Plan: Residential
- Zoning By-law 8600: Residential District 3.2 (RD 3.2)
Economic and Strategic Value
The former Concord Elementary School site is well positioned to benefit from Windsor’s economic growth and strategic location as a border city. The Windsor Census Metropolitan Area is projected to rank among Canada's top-performing economies, with GDP growth of 2.3% in 2025, the 4th highest among major Canadian metropolitan areas, while the region's population has grown by nearly 11% since 2020 to approximately 486,000 residents. Major investments, including the $5 billion NextStar Energy facility, now employing more than 1,100 workers, and Minth Group's expanding $300 million advanced manufacturing operation, are helping drive employment growth and strengthen Windsor's position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and clean technology. Combined with major infrastructure investments such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Windsor Regional Hospital expansion, and continued housing affordability relative to national averages, Windsor offers a strong foundation for long-term residential and mixed-use development.
Educational Hub
Windsor is home to the University of Windsor and St. Clair College, creating a strong educational hub. These institutions generate ongoing demand for housing while contributing to a dynamic environment shaped by students, research, innovation, and workforce development.
Cultural and Recreational Amenities
Windsor offers a range of cultural and recreational amenities that support a convenient and connected urban lifestyle. This creates an opportunity for future development to appeal to residents seeking access to local services, parks, and community facilities.
Transportation and Accessibility
The former Concord Elementary School site benefits from strong accessibility through Windsor’s road network and public transit system. Its location provides connections to major routes, the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, the Ambassador Bridge, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge, supporting access for residents, commuters, and businesses.
Community and Lifestyle
The redevelopment of the former Concord Elementary School site presents an opportunity to support Windsor’s community fabric through a residential project that reflects sustainable living, access to amenities, and a strong sense of place. The site can help meet growing demand for urban housing that balances city living with nearby green space and neighbourhood connectivity.
Interested developers are encouraged to download an Expression of Interest package, complete, and submit the required items by Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (up to and including 11:30:59 A.M. E.D.T). Questions must be received by Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and are to be directed in writing only to purchasing@citywindsor.ca using "Questions - Housing Development – Former Concord Elementary School Site: EOI 82-26" in the subject line.
