The man who helped plan for projects like the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre and the Meridian Centre is retiring.
The City of St. Catharines announcing Jim Riddel, its director of planning and building services will retire later this year.
Riddell’s career in municipal planning has spanned 35 years and included positions in Guelph and Mississauga prior to his move to St. Catharines in 2012.
The city made the announcement yesterday saying they'll begin a recruitment process to replace Riddel immediately.