About Base31
Base31, a historically relevant site located in Picton, Prince Edward County, is being reimagined. As part of PEC Community Partners, we are working with the community to envision the future of this 750-acre site as a dynamic collection of neighbourhoods with a mix of uses: retail, restaurants, places to work and create, parks, trails, and recreation areas, a full complement of community amenities, and a range of housing to suit many needs.
This will be a place steeped in history, alive with energy and infused with nature. It’s where its history, the arts and all things culinary will be celebrated, where new housing will help families flourish, and where employment and business opportunities will bring prosperity. Together, we will create a County-made community brimming with opportunity: to live, to learn, to play, and to thrive.
“We’re truly honored and excited to join PEC Community Partners and the Base31 development team. Together, with our shared vision and deep experience, and by working closely with the community and the County, we’re confident that Base31 will become an incredible destination to live, work and play.”
—Gennaro DiSanto, Chief Executive Officer
PEC Community Partners purchased the 70-acre former historic WWII air training base in Picton, Ontario in December 2021 alongside 680-acres of greenspace surrounding the site. Since that time, the ownership group has embarked on an ambitious revitalization program. The revitalization program includes the adaptive re-use of many of the heritage buildings, transformation of the landscape, and significant investment in placemaking, public art, programming, site activation and food and beverage. Today, Base31 is Prince Edward County’s hottest new cultural destination, attracting local, regional and national visitors.
Base31’s Neighbourhood Plan envisions the future of the 750-acre site as a dynamic collection of neighbourhoods with a mix of uses: retail, restaurants, places to work and create, parks, trails, and recreation areas, a full complement of community amenities, and a range of housing to suit many needs.
The vision for this mixed-use community reflects a visionary approach to urban planning, promoting much needed local and regional housing opportunities, economic growth, social interaction, and environmental stewardship. This comprehensive strategy not only enhances tourism appeal, but also establishes a model for sustainable cultural and economic development in Prince Edward County. Over the 30-year term of the project, the site will serve as home to one of the nation’s largest revitalization projects.
