Over the past years, Dieppe's downtown area has undergone significant growth, with the construction of the UNIplex, Place Évolution and several mixed-use and multi-residential buildings. Place 1604 has become the heart of downtown, with its library, market, arts and culture center, the Wingate Dieppe Hotel convention center and its refrigerated skating oval. The popularity of this area continues to grow, with the opening of several new businesses.