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In Picton, for example, the company has invested millions in the redevelopment of the Picton Terminals deep water port – which the Doornekamp family also owns and operates. And in Napanee, they are bringing their expertise to the residential market with Gibbard District, a highly-anticipated waterfront community – which is being developed by ABNA Investments, also a Doornekamp company. InthecaseoftheGibbardDistrict, the company is transforming an old furniture factory – which has been there for over 180 years, and is an iconic landmark of the town – into a brand new community, one that honours the history of the site while utilising the property to the best result of the property owners. The development will include condo suites and garden villas, private kayak docks, as well as commercial space for potential coffee shops and restaurants. According to Director Ben Doornekamp, the goal of Gibbard District is to create a “vibrant and sustainable community hub, where family, friends and neighbours can share the moments that make lasting memories.” The goal is also, Ben reiterates, to honour the site’s cherished history. The Gibbard Furniture Factory was founded in 1835, and Gibbard furniture not only decorated family homes, OCTOBER 2020 “Over the past six years, the company has come a long way to realizing those goals. Their work is ongoing, but has been extensive to date.”